Dozens of development projects bear the name" Sheikh Zayed" In 11 countries

Abu Dhabi, 8 March / WAM / On Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is reviewing development and strategic projects bearing the name of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and which have contributed to promoting sustainable development in beneficiary countries around the world, based on the late man’s belief that real progress is not limited to achieving economic growth or developing infrastructure, but rather is measured by human empowerment and enhancing his well-being.

Since its establishment in 1971 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “may God have mercy on him,” to be the development and economic arm of the UAE, the Fund has embodied the vision of Sheikh Zayed, which extended beyond local development to include supporting the prosperity of countries, and that true development stems from human dignity and the spirit of giving. This philosophy still forms the basis on which the Fund’s work is based today, directing its decisions, partnerships, and the opportunities it seeks, with the aim of creating environments that allow individuals to grow, nurture human potential, and achieve progress. Leaves a positive and sustainable impact on communities.

Among the specific projects supervised by the Fund is Sheikh Zayed City, which included Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital projects, Sheikh Zayed Secondary School for Girls, Sheikh Zayed Canal – within the South Valley Development Project, and Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Manshiyet Nasser in Egypt, within the framework of 19 projects implemented within the city’s construction project, which contributed to enhancing the efficiency of infrastructure, supporting the process of economic development, and improving the quality of life of residents, in addition to adding about 540 thousand acres to the agricultural area dependent on the waters of the Nile, as well as About providing water to irrigate 100,000 acres within an integrated irrigation system targeting half a million acres, which reflects positively on social and economic development.

At the health sector level, the projects of Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Morocco, Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mauritania, and the provision of medical equipment to Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Pakistan have contributed to improving the level of health services in those countries by providing the necessary care to the population within the highest levels of quality, and ensuring the readiness of these facilities with the latest modern medical equipment necessary to meet the needs of the population.

Infrastructure, housing and energy projects had a large share of the focus of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, as the projects of the Sheikh Zayed Solar Energy Park in Jordan, the Zayed Residential City and the expansion of the Sheikh Zayed Road in Bahrain, the Sheikh Zayed Road in Mali, the Sheikh Zayed Residential City in Palestine, and other Fund projects played a major role in enhancing service facilities, in addition to their direct impact on the development of other facilities such as schools, mosques and shops in their surroundings, which contributes to providing the necessities of life. Decent and economic development for the residents of these communities.

Considering that education is the basis of economic and social well-being, projects such as the Sheikh Zayed International Academy in Pakistan, the Sheikh Zayed Center for Child Care in Kenya, and Sheikh Zayed University in Afghanistan are scientific edifices that contribute to qualifying students and developing their skills, thus enhancing human capabilities and competencies capable of contributing to the development of their societies in the future.

In this context, His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, said: “Zayed Humanitarian Work Day is an opportunity to remember that giving is not limited to resources, but is also reflected in the exchange of knowledge, encouraging innovation, and creating opportunities that enable societies to grow and prosper. From this standpoint, the role of the Fund goes beyond merely financing projects or implementing programs. Based on Sheikh Zayed’s belief that true progress is achieved when people are placed at the heart of development, the Fund continues to promote a human-centered development approach, and contributes to In supporting communities, expanding opportunities, and achieving sustainable impact.

He added: “Sheikh Zayed’s vision continues to inspire our mission and our approach to work. In the next phase, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will continue to support the development process based on values, the spirit of giving, and anticipating the future, with a focus on enabling societies to prosper, nurturing human potential, and promoting comprehensive and sustainable progress.”

In light of an increasingly complex global landscape, the values ​​of integrity and achieving long-term impact remain at the heart of the mechanism by which the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development cooperates with its partners, addresses development challenges, and supports comprehensive, equitable growth with a tangible impact, as success is not measured by tangible results, but rather by the extent to which the strength of societies is strengthened and the opportunities for them are expanded. By adhering to the principles established by Sheikh Zayed, may God have mercy on him, the Fund seeks to ensure that every step and project contributes to building a more resilient and sustainable tomorrow for individuals, communities and countries.

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