ABU DHABI, Nov 12 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), will establish a new aid agency, to advance the country’s global humanitarian outreach, the official Emirates News Agency reported, yesterday.
The UAE Aid Agency will implement foreign aid programmes, designed to address urgent global needs, including disaster relief, recovery, post-conflict stabilisation, development, and capacity-building initiatives, the report said.
The establishment of the agency “represents a continuation of the steadfast humanitarian legacy” of the country, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan was quoted as saying, adding that, it also underscores UAE’s commitment to addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development.
To date, the UAE has contributed over 98 billion U.S. dollars in foreign assistance, reaching over a billion people globally, the report said.– NNN-WAM
