The United Arab Emirates has funded a mass wedding ceremony for 250 Palestinian couples in Gaza, allowing them to celebrate their marriages despite the ongoing devastation and displacement caused by the prolonged war. The event took place on Friday along the Gaza City beachfront as part of the UAE's Operation Gallant Knight 3, according to a report published by the UAE-based newspaper The National on Saturday.
Couples from various parts of the Palestinian territory attended the ceremony, with brides wearing wedding gowns and holding bouquets, while grooms appeared in dark suits, some accessorized with traditional keffiyeh scarves. Many of the participating couples had been unable to hold their weddings earlier due to the conflict, which has displaced thousands of families and worsened economic conditions, making marriage increasingly unaffordable for many young Palestinians.
Dr. Anwar Gargash, the UAE's diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, described the initiative as a component of his country's sustained humanitarian commitment to the Palestinian people. Speaking on Saturday, Gargash emphasized that Gaza remains a primary focus of UAE humanitarian interventions, even amidst numerous global crises.
“Gaza and its people remain at the heart of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts despite the world’s many crises,” Gargash said.
Gargash explained that the assistance provided by the UAE is not limited to addressing immediate suffering but is also intended to restore happiness and provide renewed confidence in the future. He stated that humanitarian interventions should serve to “bring back a smile and revive hope for a better tomorrow.”
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