DUBAI, 16th July, 2023 (WAM) — Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has joined the UAE delegation to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), which runs from July 10-19 at the UN headquarters in New York.
Established in 2012, the High-Level Political Forum is the central UN platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the global level. Under the theme “Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels”, the Forum will hold in-depth discussions addressing a number of SDGs, namely clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, industry, innovation and infrastructure, sustainable cities and communities and partnerships for the goals.
The MBRGI delegation, led by MBRGI CEO, Dr. Abdelkarim Sultan AlOlama, with the participation of Advisor to Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and Secretary General of The Digital School, Dr. Walid Al Ali, conducted a series bilateral meetings with major international institutions, including the World Economic Forum, UNDP, UNEP, UN Women, UNCDF, Gallup and the Public Policy Lab.
During the meetings, the delegation discussed ways to strengthen mutual collaboration, strategic partnerships and knowledge sharing, in line with MBRGI’s mission in humanitarian and development efforts, and its commitment to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The MBRGI delegation also met Amna Binzaal Almheiri, UAE Consul General in New York, US Senator Kevin Thomas and New York Mayor Eric Adams.
Support for disadvantaged populations:
During an event entitled “UAE Partnership for Global Development: Building Towards the 2030 Agenda”, the MBRGI delegation presented some sustainable initiatives and projects implemented by MBRGI in dozens of countries around the world, aimed at addressing key humanitarian, social and development challenges, improving education in marginalized communities and fighting poverty and disease, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, and promoting the values of tolerance and coexistence.
Abdelkarim Sultan AlOlama said: “The participation of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiative in the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York is in line with its commitment to contribute to the achievement of the 17 development goals. which, in essence, correspond to the mission of the MBRGI, namely to bring help to disadvantaged communities around the world.” Participating in this forum is an ideal opportunity for us to present what has been done to achieve the goal ” No Poverty” through humanitarian campaigns, as well as our contributions to the “Zero Hunger” goal through the launch of food aid campaigns during Ramadan. We also showcase our projects under the Health and Wellbeing, Clean Water and Sanitation and other goals,” he added.
102 million beneficiaries in 100 countries:
Dr. Al Olama pointed out that the MBRGI spent a total of AED 1.4 billion on various projects and initiatives implemented in 2022, benefiting 102 million people in 100 countries. These initiatives cover the five pillars of the MBRGI, namely humanitarian aid and relief, health care and the fight against disease, dissemination of education and knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship. and community empowerment.
Effective global partnerships:
Walid Al Ali said: “The participation of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York reflects his vision and his firm belief in the need to support international efforts aimed at to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, especially the fourth goal, i.e. “quality education”.This goal can be achieved by presenting the main achievements of the MBRGI in the field of education and by introducing its latest initiatives in the field of education. of education, namely the Madrasa platform and the digital school.
“To this end, we are always keen to form effective global partnerships that help support education globally, as well as achieve our goals of empowering communities to build a better future,” he said. added.
Created in 2015 to consolidate various initiatives sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the MBRGI brings together under its umbrella more than 30 humanitarian, social and development initiatives and entities that primarily focus on vulnerable and disadvantaged communities around the world, and is considered the largest such entity locally and regionally.
Translated by: Gihane Fawzi.
2023-07-17 05:34:22
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