KSA and UAE: Two Global Humanitarian Icons

• As is so often the case in times of crisis, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are today at the forefront of the global humanitarian response to COVID-19.
• Charity is deeply rooted in the cultural mindsets of both the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Under King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Kingdom remains fully committed to this humanitarian tradition.
• The UAE’s dedication to global charitable activities reflects the enduring humanitarian values of its founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
• Through their extensive global humanitarian assistance, the UAE and Saudi Arabia remain faithful to their respective commitments to create a better future for all, without distinction between race, color, sex or religion.
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• Having provided USD $84.7 billion to 70% of the world’s countries between 1996 and 2018, Saudi Arabia is the 7th largest humanitarian donor on Earth, earning the title, "The Kingdom of Humanity."
• The UAE remains one of the most significant donors of global aid worldwide, spending almost double the proportion of national income requested by the UN on international humanitarian and development assistance.
• The foreign aid strategies pursued by Saudi Arabia and the UAE illustrate the extent to which charitable work is embedded in their national legislative and executive frameworks.
• Charity and humanitarianism represent major aspects of the Saudi and Emirati national characters; they are values that are intrinsic to their societal DNA and are sustained by nationals and residents alike.