United Arab Emirates plans to bankroll first ‘planned community’ in south Gaza

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 7 min read 100% complete by Cate Brown in WashingtonJanuary 23, 2026 at 07:54 PM

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to fund Gaza's first "planned community" near Rafah, offering residents access to basic services in exchange for biometric data and security vetting. This marks the UAE's first investment in post-war reconstruction in Israeli-held Gaza, adding to the $1.8 billion in humanitarian aid the UAE has already provided. Blueprints for the project, approved by Israeli military planners, were presented to European donors in January. The US-led Board of Peace, with backing from Donald Trump, will oversee reconstruction efforts in Gaza, with this Emirati-backed community potentially serving as a model for future residential camps. Planners aim to prevent Hamas influence within the community.

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Planners envision efforts to prevent Hamas influence, including electronic shekel wallets and a UAE-supplied school curricula.

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Israeli military planners have given the plans their stamp of approval.

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The UAE has contributed more than $1.8bn of humanitarian assistance to Gaza since 7 October 2023.

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Palestinian residents will have access to basic services if they submit to biometric data collection and security vetting.

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UAE plans to fund Gaza’s first planned community on the outskirts of Rafah.

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Josh Gruenbaum 40% Hamas 40% Abu Dhabi 40% Board of Peace ×350% Steve Witkoff ×250% Jared Kushner ×260% United States ×560% Israel ×470% Rafah ×270% Gaza Strip ×890% United Arab Emirates ×690%

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planned community 90% gaza reconstruction 80% united arab emirates 80% rafah 70% post-war reconstruction 70% biometric data collection 60% humanitarian assistance 60% board of peace 50% security vetting 50% alternative safe communities 50%

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