HH Shaikh Nasser approves BD 17.43 million-worth projects to support COVID-19-affected citizens

Manama, June 11 (BNA): HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Board of Trustees Chairman of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has approved a package of humanitarian projects aimed at supporting needy citizens and those who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. With an estimated budget of BD 17.43 million, the projects are within the "Feena Khair" campaign launched by HH Shaikh Nasser to support the national efforts to fight the pandemic. On the occasion, HH Shaikh Nasser extended sincere thanks and appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for his constant care for the citizens and residents, in the midst of the current situation resulting from the spread of the novel coronavirus, as well as his sound directives to confront the pandemic as a united team. HH Shaikh Nasser praised the tremendous efforts exerted by the government, led by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, and the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, to contain the pandemic and curb its spread, through applying all world precautionary measures adopted to fight the pandemic. He stressed that history will bear witness to the solidarity and cooperation of the citizens and residents to combat the virus, noting that they have all proved their dedication in serving HM the King and the homeland, as well as readiness to continue rallying behind HRH Crown Prince in order to contain the pandemic. HH Shaikh Nasser also commended the efforts of the members of the "Feena Khair" campaign’s coordination committee, which is in charge of distributing aid, instructing the committee to deliver all kinds of support to those who need it, in line with the directives of HM the King, and in order to achieve the goals of the campaign. He stressed that the campaign, which enjoys the support of HM the King, HRH Premier and HRH Crown Prince, has achieved outstanding success thanks to the massive participation of the citizens and residents in it. This came as the “Feena Khair” campaign’s coordination committee held its third meeting remotely, under the chairmanship of the Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed Al-Ameen. Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed said that HH Shaikh Nasser has approved the committee’s suggestions, including projects aimed at helping the needy citizens and those affected by the spread of the virus, with a BD 17.43 million budget. He indicated that the allocated budget will be used to support needy segments, productive families, and business owners who are not subject to the insurance system. The budget will also be dedicated to providing computers to students from needy families, contributing to sanitising towns and villages, providing food baskets, within the “Your Food at Your Home”, studying the establishment of an epidemics treatment centre, supporting distant learning applications and helping indebted people, he said. Dr. Al-Sayed said that the meeting followed up on the progress of the implementation of the initiatives endorsed by HH Shaikh Nasser within the "Feena Khair" campaign. The committee paid tribute to volunteers for the tremendous efforts they are making to face the pandemic at all levels, thus reflecting the awareness of the citizens and residents on the importance of cooperation and solidarity in facing the pandemic. Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed expressed pride in the sacrifices made by medical competencies and security personnel to combat the coronavirus, noting that the committee discussed proposals to honour the frontline heroes of the fight against COVID-19 to motivate them and highlight the major role they have played to serve society during such difficult circumstances. The “Feena Khair” campaign’s coordination committee includes representatives from the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, the Ministry of Health and the Labour Market Regulatory Authority as members.