Charity efforts lauded

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) new Board Chairman Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and members at Sakhir Palace yesterday. His Majesty congratulated them on the formation of the new Board of Directors, wishing them every success. HM the King underlined Bahrain’s keenness on supporting charity, humanitarian and voluntary work, lauding the Kingdom’s initiatives in this respect which reflect the Bahraini people’s belief in the importance of solidarity that emanates from Islamic precepts and the inherent Bahraini traditions. 

His Majesty thanked BRCS board Chairman and members for their tireless efforts to achieve the society’s goals, praising the key role of BRCS in promoting the culture of voluntary work, solidarity and co-operation. HM the King stressed the Kingdom’s glorious history and civilisation, which have always been based on tolerance and coexistence. HM King Hamad recalled the efforts of late Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa in charity and humanitarian work and his contribution to boosting BRCS regional and international participation while chairing its Board of Directors. He also commended the efforts and contribution of former BRCS chairman and members.

BRCS Board member Taqi Al Baharna presented HM the King with some of his literary publications. The BRCS Board Chairman extended heartfelt thanks and gratitude to HM the King for the meeting, voicing pride in his being the society Honorary President which reflects the royal keenness on enabling the society to continue achieving its noble goals for which it was set up in 1970. Shaikh Khalid affirmed that the royal support to BRCS has enabled it to develop over the past years to become one of the oldest and most pioneering societies in the region given the key role its plays at the regional and international level.

He pointed out the society’s relief efforts at the international level, including building schools, hospitals and shelters as well as providing immediate relief aid to disaster-stricken regions. He also pointed out the society’s contribution to providing the needed training in more than 30 states, in co-operation with national associations.