UAE sends aid to flood-hit people in Sudan

Ajman: His
Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler
of Ajman, has ordered the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid and provide all
the necessary resources and equipment to alleviate the suffering of families
affected by the heavy floods in Sudan during the past weeks.
The
assistance is in cooperation and coordination with the Ajman’s International
humanitarian and Charity Organisation, IHCO, and the concerned official
authorities, local charities, the UAE’s citizens and residents.
Based on the
directives of Sheikh Humaid, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of
Ajman Municipality and Planning, launched a campaign to help the people of Sudan
that aimed at collecting Dh10 million in the first phase, in cooperation with
the IHCO.
Sheikh Rashid
was informed by Dr Khaled Abdelwahab Al Khaja, Executive Director of the IHCO,
about the damage caused to some Sudanese states and cities.
Sheikh Rashid
emphasised the Government of Ajman’s commitment to providing all support for
the fraternal people of Sudan as the Ruler of Ajman had ordered the speedy
implementation of several projects in the most affected areas by forming relief
teams to contribute to alleviating the suffering of the affected population.
He also
indicated that the UAE has been ranked first in providing humanitarian services
to all peoples of the world and has proven that it is always proactive in
charitable work and supporting every humanitarian work anywhere, through its
unique approach aimed to promote charity and humanitarian work.
He also
hailed the efforts of the IHCO and its offices in several Arab countries to
support the underprivileged.
Al Khaja
hailed the directives of the Ruler of Ajman to launch the campaign as a result
of the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the two countries.
During a visit by a delegation, the IHCO distributed 5,000 food parcels to those affected in the capital Khartoum and several remote villages around Sudan where homes were washed away by floodwaters.