HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Western Region and Chairman of the Red Crescent Authority (RCA), the UAE National Forum for Emergency Medical Response opened today in the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi. The event runs concurrently with the First UAE Humanitarian Conference.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr. Hanif Hassan, Minister of Health and a number of senior officials and local, regional and global experts in the field of emergency attended the opening session.
‘Mother of Emirates’ HH Sheikha Fatima, Chairwoman of General Women’s Union and of Family Development Foundation was honoured with the UAE Humanitarian Award at a special ceremony during the opening session in recognition of the efforts of Her Highness and the active role in supporting humanitarian work.
Sheikha Fatima is regarded as the pioneers of humanitarian work at the global level as she has spared no effort in supporting and encouraging humanitarian work around the world.
The honouring of Sheikha Fatima comes in recognition of her humanitarian efforts on global and local levels and her patronage of the humanitarian initiative to provide treatment to one million needy children around the world.
The initiative provided treatment for children suffering from various diseases in a number of countries including Pakistan, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Indonesia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eritrea as well as other countries.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed said that the UAE is one of the first countries in the world to provide fast response and relief in times of emergency, thanks to the limitless support of the prudent leadership of UAE for humanitarian efforts.
“The father and founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed reached out to all throughout the world to help them overcome suffering caused by disasters, conflicts and turmoil.
Sheikh Zayed devoted his life to provide the underprivileged with the means and support to help them achieve a decent and prosperous life.” said Sheikh Hamdan in a statement made to mark the occasion.
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