DP World, Unicef deepen ties to deliver Covid-19 supplies

DP World, Unicef deepen ties to deliver Covid-19 supplies

DUBAI / WAM

Abdulla Bin Damithan, DP World's UAE Region and Jafza CEO and Managing Director, on Monday welcomed Unicef's Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Ted Chaiban, to Dubai as part of its ongoing efforts to leverage DP World's facilities, infrastructure, and expertise to deliver critical Covid-19 supplies to countries most in need. In January, DP World and Unicef announced an ambitious and wide-ranging multi-year partnership supporting Unicef's mission to distribute critical Covid-19 vaccines and critical supplies on behalf of the COVAX Facility. Through this partnership, the two entities are collaborating on advocacy and knowledge-sharing to address logistical bottlenecks hindering access to essential supplies for children and their families.

UNICEF has begun utilising DP World's free zone facilities in Jebel Ali to optimise critical supply access for countries most under pressure from the pandemic. The operation focuses on low- and lower-middle-income countries, where populations have been hard-hit, and pharmaceutical transport and logistics are particularly challenging. Abdulla Bin Damithan said, "It has been an honour to welcome Ted Chaiban and his team to our flagship terminal in Dubai, which plays a crucial role in distributing vital COVID-19 supplies to where they are needed most.“ "We offer our infrastructure and