Bahrain’s humanitarian efforts get UN’s appreciation
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
The United Nations yesterday hailed the humanitarian efforts undertaken by Bahrain to support people affected by wars and natural disasters around the world.
The appreciation comes as Bahrain, under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, assigned the Royal Humanitarian Foundation to provide relief aid of one million dollars to people fleeing Ukraine in response to an urgent UN appeal. The move also made Bahrain the first country in the Gulf to help Ukrainian refugees.
Adviser to the High Commissioner, UNHCR representative to the Gulf states, Khalid Khalifa, said, “We are proud of our partnership with the Foundation and grateful for its pioneering role as the first supporter of the emergency response in Ukraine from the Gulf region.” He also praised the generous directives of HM the King to respond to the call of the UN.
For his part, Dr Mustafa AlSayed, the Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, praised HM the King for extending a helping hand to people in need.
Dr Al Sayed also praised the support given to RHF by the government under the leadership of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Personal Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs.
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