Mohamed bin Zayed: U.A.E. will remain a staunch supporter for Arab brothers

Abu Dhabi (WAM): The U.A.E., under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will remain a staunch supporter for Arab brothers, based on the longstanding and deeply embedded approach initiated by the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the U.A.E. Armed Forces, has affirmed. ''President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is keen to cherish and promote Sheikh Zayed's legacy of standing beside sisterly countries, making every effort to alleviate their suffering and backing their drive to serve their interest, as well as supporting humanitarian issues across the world,'' His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said as he received members of the Coordination Office of U.A.E.-funded Development Projects in Egypt led by Dr. Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, Minister of State, who paid a courtesy visit to extend Ramadan greetings. In the presence of a group of stakeholders, supporters and media representatives, Sheikh Mohamed and his guests exchanged greetings on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, praying to Allah to return it with further progress, glory and prosperity for the U.A.E. leadership and people. Sheikh Mohamed said that he appreciated the relentless efforts the team had made in cooperation with the Egyptian government to launch and implement a package of inclusive development initiatives that support Egyptian citizens by concentrating on vital sectors like energy, housing, education, healthcare, infrastructure and utilities as well as economic aid. ''The U.A.E. will remain at the forefront of countries supporting Arab brothers and will not hesitate to play any active role in supporting them, alleviating their suffering and enabling them to face the heavy burdens they endure in a way that enhances their stability and brings goodness to them,'' the Crown Prince said. ''We will stay on this course because standing with our brothers means standing with ourselves.'' Sheikh Mohamed was briefed by the team on the progress of work of the coordination office which oversees U.A.E.-funded projects in Egypt. H.H. has instructed the team to put on more effort to expedite delivery of these projects, ensuring swiftness and efficiency in implementation so as to generate better economic and social benefits for Egyptians. Dr. Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, Minister of State, and Chairman of the Coordination Office of U.A.E.-funded Development Projects in Egypt, expressed the team's profound thanks and gratitude to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for their support, instructions and follow up, saying, "Without which we could not have made this tangible progress in this mission. We will pursue our mandate guided by Sheikh Mohamed's instructions which have made a good impression on the team and which have provided them with a catalyst and enthusiasm to continue the work and deliver the hoped for results.'' The team included representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, the Higher National Security Council, the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation, Emirates Red Crescent, the Federal Authority of Electricity and Water, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, Abu Dhabi Electricity and Water Authority, Abu Dhabi Finance Department, Secretariat-General of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Emirates Liquefied Natural Gas Co., Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, International Petroleum Investment Co., Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Mubadala Development Co., Mubadala Petroleum, Masdar, and Al Dhahera Agricultural Co.. Media representatives in attendance included those from the National Media Council, Emirates News Agency (WAM), Arabic dailies; Al Ittihad, Al Bayan, Al Khaleej, Emarat Al Youm, Al Roya, and Al Watan, and both Abu Dhabi TV and Dubai TV. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – Read more: http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395268006247.html