Nahyan bin Zayed: The UAE has a global respect and appreciation for its unique humanitarian contributions
Abu Dhabi, August 19/ WAM/ His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works, confirmed that the UAE led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, is continuing with determination to enhance humanitarian and relief work through qualitative initiatives and projects that provide appropriate and sustainable solutions to develop human societies around the world, following the example The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul.
His Highness said in a statement on the occasion of the International Day of Humanitarian Action, which falls on August 19 of each year, that celebrating this occasion renews the UAE’s commitment to exerting all efforts and providing all capabilities for projects and programs that serve humanity, in a way that reflects its impact on various parts of the world, and embodies the hope of a better future for many societies, based on the belief of the wise leadership that giving and human solidarity does not recognize the borders Contributing to building a more humane and compassionate world.
His Highness added that the UAE represents a model to follow in humanitarian and relief work and sustainable development, and thanks to its ambitious vision and its immortal heritage remains a forerunner with the initiatives of humanitarian giving based on an integrated and sustainable work system, with the aim of upgrading the quality of life and building a bright future for societies, in addition to providing support and urgent assistance in times of crisis and disasters, indicating that humanitarian initiatives The state is consistent with the goals of the “General Society” in contributing the active in the field of relief and enhancing the culture of shared responsibility in the speed of humanitarian response.
His Highness appreciated the role of workers in the field of relief and humanitarian services in the UAE and the world, stressing that they are setting the most wonderful examples of courage, dedication and steadfastness. It is a milestone in the lives of millions of people. ”
The Zayed Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works celebrates the International Day of Humanitarian Action in parallel with its field efforts to serve man wherever it is, continuing its humanitarian role in alleviating the repercussions of the difficult and exceptional circumstances that many regions are going through and contributing to international development efforts.
His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Atiq Al -Falahi, Director General of the Foundation, stressed that the UAE’s celebration of the International Day of Humanitarian Action comes as an affirmation of the approach of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, the firm in maximizing human values and global solidarity, indicating that this occasion reflects Sheikh Zayed’s belief that humanitarian service is the basis of progress and prosperity, and that humanitarian work continues to unify the Emirates tender to serve the public good through promoting capabilities Creating a positive impact, advancing sustainable development in partnership with societies around the world and ensuring vital support in times of crisis and disasters.
He added that humanitarian action is an integral part of the UAE’s strategy, its initiatives and its future plans until it has become one of the largest donor countries for development aid, and leads the humanitarian work process globally through the implementation of projects and initiatives that affect its influence of various countries of the world, and the state continues its steadfastness towards providing emergency relief and creating new solutions to immediately respond to alleviating the repercussions of crises and consequences Disasters and achieve the speed of early recovery for those affected.
He said that this day represents an occasion to express the great appreciation of the efforts and sacrifices of all workers in the humanitarian sector and the heroes of the first ranks of relief work in the UAE and the world, who perform their duties towards humanity with great dedication and sincerity and continue their efforts to reach the targeted groups and affected societies in the world’s most dangerous regions, their energies to improve people’s lives.
The Zayed Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works during the coming months of this year 2025 is implementing various initiatives, the most prominent of which is the “Winter Bag” project directed at tens of thousands of targeted groups around the world, especially with low and medium income, which contributes to reducing the repercussions of deficiency of heating materials and winter supplies.
It also works to complete several health projects, including a project to use artificial intelligence for early detection of diabetic retinopathy in the Kingdom of Morocco in partnership with the “Nour Dubai” Foundation, and the project to restore and equip the Emirates Hospital for Ophthalmology in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, in addition to entering Sheikh Zayed Hospital in the Pakistani Cambps for service after being equipped with about 20 beds to provide public medicine, emergency and obstetrics. With regard to water projects, the Foundation is implementing a plan to establish and dig about 105 new water wells in Egypt, Jordan and Tanzania, to provide a permanent source of drinking water and agricultural uses, which contributes to improving the living conditions of the local population.
The Foundation also continues its participation in the humanitarian and relief efforts of the UAE by providing aid to the affected peoples around the world, as it participated in humanitarian initiatives to support the Palestinian brothers in the Gaza Strip within the “Al -Faris 3” initiative, in addition to its efforts in supporting societies affected by natural disasters such as Türkiye, Kenya and others.
The Zayed Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works during the past months of this year succeeded in announcing sustainable development projects that affect human needs in the education and health sectors and care for people of determination and water and agricultural projects that serve the most needy groups in a number of countries in the world, stressing their commitment to continuing its humanitarian message aimed at alleviating human suffering and promoting sustainable development around the world.
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