Gulf Air signs cooperation agreement with RHF to transport aid to Pakistan

Manama, Sept. 6 (BNA): In implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, assigning the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), led by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, to provide urgent humanitarian aid to the flood victims in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the RHF signed a cooperation agreement with Gulf Air to transport humanitarian relief aid to flood victims in Pakistan. The agreement was signed by Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed, Secretary General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, and Captain Waleed Al-Alawi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air. On this occasion, Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed praised the existing cooperation between the Royal Humanitarian Foundation and Gulf Air, which represents the principles of corporate social responsibility; appreciating the continuous cooperation by Minister of Industry and Commerce, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulf Air Zayed R. Alzayani, in sponsoring and supporting the charitable and humanitarian work done by the Royal Humanitarian Foundation in implementation of the directives of His Majesty the King. He also praised the efforts of Captain Waleed AlAlawi in supporting the humanitarian work carried out by the Foundation, stressing that Gulf Air is one of the first companies in providing assistance and serving the Bahraini community, as the airline is known for its fondness of charity work, and for supporting numerous humanitarian projects. Dr. Al Sayed indicated that the Royal Humanitarian Foundation is working to prepare a shipment of urgent relief aid which contains relief and medical materials, wishing peace and prosperity for Pakistan and the whole world. Captain Al-Alawi praised the royal directives to help flood victims in Pakistan, highlighting the great role of His Majesty the King in helping the needy and providing relief to the afflicted in various countries of the world. He also and praised the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs to promote humanitarian work provided by the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, stressing that the delivery of aid is not surprising for the Kingdom of Bahrain, which has been and still is a forerunner in supporting, helping and relieving the afflicted in various countries of the world. He added that Gulf Air provides all its support to deliver aid to the victims of Pakistan, in line with the role it plays as an active member of the international community, and that the airline’s cooperation in this initiative with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation is a good example of that. He also thanked the Royal Humanitarian Foundation for its cooperation with the airline in this charitable gesture, wishing the people of Pakistan success in overcoming the repercussions of this ordeal.