UAE Commits USD 500 Million To Sudan Relief At US Donors Conference

The United Arab Emirates has pledged USD 500 million in new funding for urgent humanitarian relief in Sudan, announced during the U.S. Donors’ Conference for Sudan. Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh headed the UAE delegation, stressing that the pledge continues a long-standing policy of support for Sudanese civilians impacted by the civil war.

The conference, convened by the United States ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan, focused on the worsening humanitarian crisis. The UAE delegation highlighted that the meeting arrives at a critical stage for Sudan, where conflict has severely disrupted daily life and limited access to essential services across many regions.

Nusseibeh explained that needs in Sudan remain acute, with millions facing displacement, food insecurity, and limited health care. "Today, more than 30 million Sudanese – over half the population – require humanitarian assistance. To help meet that need, alongside the generous U.S. pledge, the UAE is committing USD 500 million to address urgent humanitarian needs in Sudan. This contribution reflects our enduring commitment to ensuring that civilians affected by this devastating civil war can access life-saving necessities."

The UAE’s new pledge sits within a broader aid portfolio built over the past decade. According to the delegation, total assistance provided by the UAE to Sudan exceeds USD 4.24 billion. Since 2023 alone, almost USD 800 million of that overall amount has been directed specifically to humanitarian programmes supporting vulnerable communities.

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During the conference, Nusseibeh expressed appreciation to the United States for organising the donors’ meeting and maintaining international focus on Sudan’s situation. On the same occasion, Nusseibeh stated: "We commend President Trump’s leadership in support of a peaceful, united, and stable Sudan." The UAE delegation linked this diplomatic engagement with wider multilateral efforts on peace and humanitarian access.

Nusseibeh also recognised United Nations coordination on the crisis, praising Tom Fletcher in the role of United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at OCHA. The UAE delegation underlined that OCHA’s work, along with QUAD engagements, remains central for planning and delivering aid operations inside Sudan.

Describing the QUAD’s diplomatic approach, Nusseibeh said: "The QUAD has reaffirmed a principled and consistent position – that the UAE has maintained since the onset of this crisis – that Sudan’s future must be determined by its people. Achieving this requires a permanent ceasefire and a credible transition process that is civilian-led, inclusive, and fully independent of both warring parties and extremist groups, including those linked to the Muslim Brotherhood."

The UAE position at the conference restated support for an immediate halt to hostilities so relief organisations can move supplies across all parts of Sudan. Nusseibeh stressed that humanitarian aid must not be politicised or weaponised. The delegation also called for dedicated humanitarian and development initiatives targeting women and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

Following the main conference sessions, Nusseibeh joined a QUAD meeting that included Senior U.S. Envoy Massad Boulos, together with representatives from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt. The discussions reflected the UAE’s stated view that sustained regional and international coordination is essential to support Sudan’s civilians and back a credible political process.

With inputs from WAM