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Biz Bahrain
18-05-2025
- General
- Biz Bahrain
During GCC Meeting, BRCS Highlights Drive to Enhance Regional Humanitarian Partnerships
Senior officials representing Red Crescent authorities and societies from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened to underscore the critical need for a unified and resilient humanitarian framework in the region. The high-level meeting focused on enhancing coordination and integration among GCC Red Crescent entities to address escalating regional and global humanitarian challenges, including natural disasters and complex crises. The session, which saw active participation from the Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS), placed significant emphasis on fostering a cohesive Gulf humanitarian response system. Discussions highlighted the importance of strategic collaboration in emergency and disaster response, the initiation of joint relief programmes, and the continuous development of human capital within Red Crescent institutions in GCC member states. Representing the Kingdom of Bahrain, the BRCS delegation was led by Mr. Mubarak Al-Hadi, Secretary-General of the Society, accompanied by Dr. Fawzi Amin, Board Member; Mr. Adel Hamad Al-Jar, Assistant Secretary-General for Committees Affairs—who received the Volunteer Work Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions—along with Mrs. Rana Yousef Ahmed, Director of Administrative Affairs, and Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Hassan, Head of Procurement and Warehouses. Their participation and recognition underscore the Society's ongoing engagement in regional humanitarian initiatives. Mr. Mubarak Al-Hadi underscored the significance of convening regular meetings among GCC Red Crescent bodies to unify efforts and reinforce collaborative humanitarian action across the region, and remarked that the active participation of the Bahraini delegation reflects the Bahrain Red Crescent Society's commitment to advancing regional cooperation and facilitating knowledge exchange to better serve humanitarian and relief objectives. Mr. Al-Hadi reaffirmed the Bahrain Red Crescent Society's determination to sustain close coordination with Red Crescent counterparts across the GCC, with the aim of upholding shared humanitarian values and ensuring timely support for those in need under all circumstances. Emphasis was placed on translating the outcomes of the meeting into tangible initiatives, particularly through the formulation of a unified media strategy for GCC Red Crescent entities, the modernization of the Awards Programme to reflect emerging trends in volunteerism, and the ongoing preparations for the upcoming annual GCC Red Crescent Conference, aligned with the long-term strategic visions of the region.
Daily Tribune
13-05-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Regional GCC meeting
The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) took part in the senior officials' meeting of the Red Crescent societies from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held on 7–8 May in the State of Kuwait. This meeting served as a preparatory forum for the 21st session of the heads of Red Crescent bodies within the GCC. The BRCS delegation was led by Secretary-General Mubarak Al-Hadi and included Board Members Dr. Fawzi Amin and Adel Al-Jar, Assistant Secretary-General for Committees Affairs. Al-Jar was honoured with the Volunteer Work Award during the event, alongside Mrs. Rana Yousef Ahmed, Director of Administrative Affairs and Follow-up, and Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Hassan, Head of Procurement and Warehousing, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to humanitarian efforts.
Kuwait Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait's humanitarian leadership praised at Red Crescent meeting
KUWAIT: Kuwait's humanitarian leadership received strong praise on Thursday during the 21st meeting of the Committee of Presidents and Heads of Gulf Red Crescent Societies, held in Kuwait. Khalid Al-Sunaidi, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs at the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), commended Kuwait's global relief efforts and the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who presides over the current GCC Supreme Council session. Al-Sunaidi expressed gratitude for Kuwait's continued support of Gulf joint action, aimed at achieving progress and prosperity for citizens across the region. Highlighting the role of Red Crescent societies in responding to humanitarian crises, Al-Sunaidi also noted the growing number of volunteers across the GCC. He mentioned the honoring of 80 volunteers with the Volunteer Work Award as part of efforts to recognize contributions to the humanitarian sector. Khalid Al-Sunaidi Ambassador Khaled Al-Maghames Speaking at the event, Ambassador Khaled Al-Maghames, Chairman of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, emphasized that the gathering sent "an important message to the world" about Gulf unity, cooperation, and collective humanitarian action. "Our societies have achieved tangible progress in humanitarian work thanks to the vision of GCC leaders," Al-Maghames said, crediting strong leadership for major policy milestones and new initiatives in the field. Al-Maghames stressed that increasing coordination between Gulf Red Crescent societies is critical for deepening understanding and strengthening ties among member states. He added that Kuwait, through the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, remains at the forefront of emergency relief efforts — with active campaigns supporting Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, and other crisis-hit nations. The meeting's agenda included reviewing current and future cooperation plans among national Red Crescent societies, developing joint humanitarian strategies, and strengthening partnerships with international organizations. Participants also discussed internal action plans, training programs, a strategic media plan, and preparations for the upcoming GCC Red Crescent Day celebrations. In closing, officials reaffirmed their collective commitment to advancing Gulf humanitarian collaboration and providing aid to those affected by crises around the world, with Kuwait playing a leading role in these efforts. — KUNA
