With a grant from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, one million people in the Republic of Tanzania are benefitting from the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE)’s initiative to implement sustainable water projects.
This increases beneficiaries of Suqia UAE’s projects, since its establishment in 2015, from 13.9 million to 14.9 million people worldwide. In cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent, Suqia UAE is digging new artesian wells and maintaining current wells to provide clean and safe drinking water to the residents of different regions and villages across Tanzania.
A joint delegation from Suqia and the Emirates Red Crescent visited Tanzania to make final arrangements to begin implementing water projects in coordination with the relevant Tanzanian authorities.
In the presence of HE Khalifa Al Marzouqi, Ambassador of the UAE to Tanzania, a cooperation agreement was signed with the Human Relief Foundation in Tanzania, to dig wells and provide water in areas suffering from water scarcity and pollution according to a plan to supply water networks in villages and rural areas and expand the range of beneficiaries.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Suqia UAE emphasized Suqia UAE’s commitment to the vision and directives of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, focusing on humanitarian and volunteer work. Suqia UAE, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, aims to combat water scarcity globally, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The UAE's dedication to international cooperation and development is evident in its efforts to provide clean water to underserved communities, as demonstrated during the visit to Tanzania. Al Tayer thanked collaborators including the UAE Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Emirates Red Crescent Authority, and local authorities.
Dr. Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, highlighted the initiative's significance in addressing water scarcity challenges, enhancing stability, and promoting human rights. The Emirates Red Crescent Authority pledged full support to Suqia UAE in achieving its goals of combating the water crisis and ensuring global water sustainability.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
