ERC Continues Second Series Of Group Weddings In Yemen
Faizan Hashmi Published October 06, 2019 | 07:00 PM
KAWKHAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 06th Oct, 2019) The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, has organised its second series of group weddings in Yemen, in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, with the monitoring of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the ERC.
The ERC has organised the fourth group wedding in Yemen’s Red Sea Coast, its 18th in the country, as part of the efforts of the UAE and its leadership to support the stability of the Yemeni people.
The wedding, which was held in Khawkhah District, Hodeidah Governorate, involved 200 couples and was attended by Dr. Hassan Ali Taher, Governor of Hodeidah, and Mohammed Salem Al Junaibi, ERC Representative in Yemen’s Red Sea Coast, as well as local officials and the families and friends of the newly-married couples.
Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, ERC Secretary-General, stated that the UAE’s initiative aims to reinforce community coherence and achieve security and stability in Yemen’s liberated governorates, adding that it confirms that the UAE’s leadership is continuing the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in supporting Yemenis.
Al Junaibi noted that Yemen’s Red Sea Coast has witnessed many group weddings, which were held in 11 Yemeni governorates.
In their speeches, the married couples expressed their happiness at achieving their dreams and thanked the UAE for its initiative.
The event included heritage performances by artistic groups from Aden.
Recent Stories
Pak Vs NZ T20I: Orphaned children extended special invitation to watch match
Finance Minister lauds UNDP’s unwavering support during floods
President Raisi leaves for Iran from Karachi
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 24 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 24 April 2024
Punjab CM inaugurates Pakistan’s first Virtual Women Police Station
Dutch model Donny Roelvink embraces Islam
Experts raise concerns over introduction of 10-stick packs
Iranian president arrives in Karachi
Law Minister expresses Govt's resolve to address issue of missing persons
Rizwan’s batting order may be changed: Sources
Nawaz Sharif to visit Guangzhou exhibition in China
More Stories From Middle East
-
UAE announces ‘Zero Bureaucracy Program’ to reduce bureaucracy
3 months ago -
COP28 President-Designate welcomes Transitional Committee agreement to operationalise Loss and Damag ..
6 months ago -
Global Media Congress 2023 to feature Co-Production Majlis as a new networking platform
6 months ago -
Young female athletes shine at Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship
6 months ago -
King of Jordan receives Abdullah bin Zayed and ministers participating in Arab coordination meeting
6 months ago -
Abdullah bin Zayed participates in coordination meeting of Arab foreign ministers, joint meeting wit ..
6 months ago
-
3rd annual conference of Emirates Society of Clinical Microbiology kicks off in Dubai
6 months ago -
SIBF 2023 hosts Nobel laureate to discuss emergence of ‘Afrofuturism’ in global discourse
6 months ago -
ALC announces winners of Kanz Al Jeel Award 2023
6 months ago -
SIBF turns spotlight on remarkable contributions of women
6 months ago -
Global assets in spot bitcoin ETFs hit $4.16 billion
6 months ago -
Rescuers struggle to find Nepal quake survivors as deaths reach 157
6 months ago