UAE launches Gaza sewage network maintenance project

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As part of ongoing efforts of the United Arab Emirates within "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3", a project to urgently repair sewage networks in various areas within the Khan Yunis Municipality, Gaza, was announced on Saturday.

State Officials explained the project aims to address the severe damage sustained by the sewage and water networks in the Strip, contributing to ending environmental disasters and improving the living conditions of Khan Yunis residents. They commended the UAE's endeavours to implement urgent initiatives to deliver water to affected areas.

Dr. Alaa Al-Bata, the mayor of Khan Yunis, praised the humanitarian efforts of the United Arab Emirates, led by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, saying the UAE has been one of the first countries to provide support and relief to the Palestinian people in Gaza and continues to extend aid to the residents of the Strip.

The project is part of a series of initiatives carried out by the UAE to mitigate the impact of the disaster afflicting the Strip and enhance the stability of the affected Palestinian community.

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