Emirates Red Crescent extends humanitarian arm to Sudan

The aid provided by the United Arab Emirates to Sudan’s flood
victims was widely praised for Abu Dhabi’s unlimited humanitarian support
provided to Khartoum.
Red Crescent’s major role
In a statement issued by the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Khartoum thanked the UAE for its efforts to aid Sudan in its crisis,
as the Emirates Red Crescent Authority provided food, medical and shelter
assistance to rescue those affected by the effects of the floods.
In his statements, Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al-Falahi,
Secretary-General of the authority said that the UAE is making great efforts
with the Sudanese partners to help them overcome the repercussions of the
crisis after it reached about 16 states.
Meanwhile, UAE Ambassador to Sudan Hamad Mohammed Al-Junaibi
praised the leadership and people of Abu Dhabi standing with the Sudanese
people in all cases and circumstances, stressing that the UAE’s humanitarian
and development presence in Sudan is nothing new, but has rather continued for
decades, not linked to any specific disaster or crisis.
Junaibi pointed out that the UAE is one of the first
countries to respond to the current disaster and is currently providing the
necessary assistance in various fields through its humanitarian arm, the
Emirates Red Crescent, as well as other Emirati organizations and associations.
Throughout Sudan’s history of floods, the UAE has been among
the countries that provide humanitarian support to Khartoum, revealing the
UAE’s awareness of Sudan’s needs in the current crisis.
Sudan is exposed to frequent flooding at the same time every
year, but the intensity of the floods increased this year, which destroyed many
homes and villages, disrupted life, and killed dozens.
It is noteworthy that the UAE sent a delegation to Khartoum
from the Red Crescent, headed Mohammed Salem Al-Junaibi, who is currently in
Sudan, to lead the operations of the relief agency and supervise the delivery
of aid to those who need it in a number of states most affected by the flood
disaster.