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Sheikh Mohamed gets award for humanitarian aid efforts

Dubai - It is also a token of appreciation for the UAE’s leading role in offering Covid relief to people around the world.

(File photo)
(File photo)

By Wam

Published: Wed 17 Mar 2021, 2:52 PM

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has received the '2021 DIHAD International Personality Award for Humanitarian Relief'.

The recognition is a gesture of "international gratitude" for his continuous support and dedicated efforts in reinforcing humanitarian aid internationally. It is also a token of appreciation for the UAE’s leading role in providing necessary medical aid and support for people around the world, especially in light of the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lieutenant-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, received the award on Sheikh Mohamed's behalf.

The award is one of the most prominent of its kind, presented by the supervising scientific committee at DIHAD in n recognition of international figures and leaders who play a prominent role in supporting people in need around the world and international institutions working in the fields of humanitarian relief.

The award was presented by Gerhard Putman-Cramer, Director of DIHAD International Scientific Advisory Board (DISAB).


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