Al-Ittihad newspaper – Under the direction of the head of state. "The Red Crescent" implements development projects in Fiji

Under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Commander-in-Chief of the UAE Armed Forces, and the follow-up His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Authority implements a number of development projects to support the education sector in the areas affected by the hurricane in the Republic of Fiji in the Pacific South.
In accordance with the directives of the competent authorities, the UAE Red Crescent Authority and the Ministry of Economy of Fiji have signed a cooperation and coordination agreement providing for the establishment of a number of 39 schools equipped with basic facilities and services, as well as supplies and educational materials at a cost of 18 million and 365 thousand dirhams. The agreement defines the mechanisms of action and the stages of implementation as well as the strengthening of cooperation between the two parties in order to achieve the objectives of good leadership to raise the level of education in the archipelago, facing major development challenges due to cyclones and natural disasters to which it is exposed from time to time.
The cooperation agreement was recently signed by the United Arab Emirates Red Crescent, Obeid Rahmat Al Balushi, head of the delegation who traveled to Fiji to carry out various humanitarian tasks. It was signed by Fiji Makereta Yuji Konort, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Economy, in the presence of Saleh Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Non-resident of the Republic of Fiji.
The agreement defines the mechanisms of action and the stages of implementation as well as the strengthening of cooperation between the two parties in order to achieve the objectives of good leadership to raise the level of education in the archipelago, facing major development challenges due to cyclones and natural disasters to which it is exposed from time to time.
Mr. Mohammed Ateeq Al-Falahi, Secretary-General of the Red Crescent, said that the projects of the education organization to be implemented in Fiji demonstrate the determination of the UAE and its wise leaders to support development efforts. in the Fijian archipelago, attracting the attention and follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Al-Nahyan. "This step builds on the UAE's humanitarian initiatives for those affected and affected by the humanitarian situation in the Pacific," said the Secretary-General of the Red Crescent.

Al-Falahi added that the agreement provided for broader areas of cooperation and joint work between the two parties to serve the education sector, which is spearheading the development and development processes. reconstruction, as well as capacity building for vulnerable communities and enabling them to catch up with human civilization. The impact of natural disasters and disasters has affected the lives of the people. He emphasized that the Convention represented a living example of a smart partnership in the field of development.
Al-Falahi said this step ushered in a new phase of the UAE's Red Crescent initiatives for development and education in Fiji, stressing that the Commission's presence in the South Pacific epitomized the global message that She wore regardless of inhumane considerations. These are needed by the local population in countries and areas affected by frequent natural disasters, especially in islands and coastal areas, such as in the Fijian archipelago. It also confirms the considerable extent achieved by the Commission in the implementation of projects and programs for people affected by disasters and crises on all continents of the world.

"This neutral approach, with the exception of the service of humanity, has earned our national body the confidence of the international community and international humanitarian organizations."
The Secretary-General of the United Arab Emirates Red Crescent stated that the Authority is ensuring that construction specifications are of high quality and respect the characteristics of disasters that sometimes hit the archipelago and are hurricane-resistant, wind and earthquakes.
She also thanked the people of the UAE for their sincere humanitarian attitude towards the Fijian people during the crisis, which has always been a strong supporter of the humanitarian problems in the country, as well as the Red Crescent for its support. Stressing that the Convention is a positive and distinctive gesture of the Commission to strengthen its presence in Fiji, as well as its interest in education and its efforts to improve its services.
Fiji's archipelago of more than 300 islands has been hit by several hurricanes in recent years, including Jetta, Jose, Josie and Winston, which have significantly affected the humanitarian situation of the local population and led to destruction. massive infrastructure services. Basic.