UAE ranks among top humanitarian aid donors in 2025

The UAE has been ranked among the top donors of humanitarian aid globally for 2025, following the US, UK and the European Union, according to data published by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA).

The organisation's Financial Tracking Service (FTS) classification revealed that the UAE contributed $1.45 billion (around AED 5.325 billion) in humanitarian aid during 2025, representing 7.1 per cent of all aid recorded by the UN, with global contributions amounting to $20.55 billion (around AED 75.469 billion). 

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, affirmed that the UAE continues to respond swiftly and effectively to global crises, natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies, alleviating the suffering of communities. 

He emphasised that under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s commitment is rooted in its noble mission and human values founded on assistance, solidarity, cooperation, and sustainable development for the benefit of people everywhere. 

The UAE’s foreign aid efforts align with the ninth of the “50 Principles”, which underscores that humanitarian assistance is a core component of the nation’s identity and an ethical responsibility toward less fortunate communities.