The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday welcomed a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, which presented him with the Global Humanitarian Personality Award.
This award was granted in recognition of his significant contributions to international humanitarian efforts over decades of dedicated service.
During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his appreciation to the delegation for selecting him, and emphasised that the UAE's humanitarian approach has been a consistent policy since the era of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
His Highness stated that the UAE will continue to champion this humanitarian policy in collaboration with its global partners to alleviate suffering, particularly in disaster and crisis-stricken areas.
He also highlighted the UAE's commitment to supporting development and combating diseases, thereby contributing to improving lives worldwide.
The delegation commended the humanitarian initiatives of Sheikh Mohamed, both regionally and globally, acknowledging his significant influence in this field.
They also expressed their appreciation for his recent announcement of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative, which allocates AED 20 billion to humanitarian causes in the most vulnerable areas of the world.
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