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UAE ODA Disbursements

The United Arab Emirates provided AED 5.18 This suggests that even amidst economic
billion (USD 1.41 billion) of Official Development challenges and changing budgetary focuses, the
Assistance (ODA) in 2022, representing 0.28% of UAE’s dedication to advancing global prosperity
Gross National Income (GNI). While this reflects a remains steadfast. The nation’s growing ODA
slight dip compared to the ODA/GNI contribution stands as evidence of its unwavering commitment
in 2021, in real terms volume, UAE’s ODA in 2022 to contributing actively to a brighter, more
increased by 12%. equitable global future.

UAE ODA Towards Humanitarian Assistance

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates displayed an regions facing health emergencies. Additionally,
unwavering commitment to global humanitarian integrated solutions in emergency multi-sector
efforts, allocating 17% of its Official Development aid, combined with emergency shelter and Non-
Assistance (ODA), amounting to AED 1.10 billion Food Items (NFIs), were collectively allocated over
(USD 298.3 million), specifically for humanitarian 20% of the humanitarian ODA, translating to AED
assistance and emergency response. Notably, of 229.6 million (USD 62.5 million). This allocation
this humanitarian-centric ODA, a significant 44% underscores the UAE’s holistic approach to crisis
(AED 478.7 million or USD 130.3 million) was management, ensuring that various needs are
prioritized for emergency food aid, addressing met concurrently.
immediate nutritional needs in crisis-hit areas.
The primary beneficiaries of the UAE’s robust
Furthermore, emergency health initiatives were humanitarian ODA in 2022 were Ethiopia,
at the forefront of the UAE’s humanitarian Pakistan, and Jordan, emphasizing the nation’s
agenda. The UAE dedicated nearly 30% of strategic focus and commitment to regions facing
the total ODA, or AED 319.7 million (USD 87.0 acute humanitarian challenges.
million), towards healthcare interventions in

01 By Income Level

The collective endeavor of the global development In 2022, the United Arab Emirates once again
community is guided by a common purpose: to demonstrated its deep-seated alignment with this
direct aid where its impact is most profound. global objective. The UAE met the upper threshold
Central to this mission is the globally endorsed of the international ODA target for LDCs, with its
benchmark which seeks to allocate 0.15-0.20 ODA/GNI to LDCs registering at 0.17%. In a clear
percent of a country’s ODA/GNI towards the reflection of the UAE’s focused strategy to elevate
Least Developed Countries (LDCs). This target the well-being of the world’s most vulnerable
encapsulates the recognition of the distinctive populations, the UAE channeled 41% of its total
hurdles and complexities faced by these nations, 2022 Official Development Assistance (ODA)
necessitating tailored and concentrated support. towards 32 LDCs. This commitment translates to