Doha: Representatives of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) foreign offices and Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) experts held workshops on governance, transparency, financial procedures, and the regulatory guides and guidelines to reduce humanitarian risks.
QRCS has concluded its 3rd annual meeting of foreign offices via videoconference technology. The five-day event was extended for extra two days, to engage other partners in the discussions.
Ibrahim Abdullah Al Dehaimi, General Manager of RACA took part in coordination meetings. He praised the event as an opportunity to build the capacity of foreign personnel and develop institutional work.
According to him, RACA seeks effective communication with humanitarian and nonprofit organizations, to boost the leading position of Qatar’s humanitarian sector.
Eng. Ibrahim Abdullah AlMaliki, Chief Executive Director of QRCS and Acting Director of Relief and International Development commended fruitful discussions among the participants. He urged the enforcement of updated regulatory guides and formulation of clear recommendations to overcome challenges and improve performance.
Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of QRCS, and Eng. Al Maliki participated on fifth day of the sessions, which discussed international relations and enhancement of mutual cooperation with components of the Movement.
As a keynote speaker, Dr. Hossam Elsharkawi, Regional Director of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) – MENA Region, valued the meeting and called for closer communication and coordination with components of the Movement to control the impact of emergencies, particularly the coronavirus pandemic.
Mohammed Mukhier, IFRC Deputy Regional Director – Asia Pacific, said, “QRCS is an outstanding National Society that represents the spirit of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in humanitarian action in Qatar and globally, as manifested in direct cooperation in many countries”.
Dr. Mohamed bin Ghanem Al Ali Al Maadheed, President of QRCS, participated in the discussions. In his remarks, he emphasised the importance of centering humanitarian action around the ultimate goal of alleviating the suffering of the vulnerable and serving those in need. “We are entrusted with the humanitarian message and action, which requires effective and professional efforts”.
Another session was held by Dr. Abdul Salam Al Qahtani, board member and General Director of the Medical Affairs Division, who talked about the best medical and relief practices, reviewing the Coronavirus response in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), such as Mekaines and other quarantine facilities, ambulance service, and Workers’ Health Centers.
Al Hammadi and Eng. Al Maliki discussed with the participating heads of foreign offices the results and recommendations to be implemented towards better work at all levels.
