Al-Mughnas: Coordination Among Gulf National Societies to Develop Humanitarian Work
Al-Mughnas emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation with the Qatar Red Crescent Society in Doha.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Kuwait Red Crescent Society Chairman, retired Ambassador Khaled Al-Mughams, emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination among Gulf national societies, as well as exchanging expertise and experiences, to contribute to the development of humanitarian work and enhance the efficiency of responses to humanitarian needs and challenges.
This statement came in an interview with Al-Mughams to KUNA following his visit to the Qatar Red Crescent Society headquarters in the capital, Doha, and his meeting with Mohammed Al-Bushra, Assistant Secretary-General for the Communications and Resource Development Sector at the Qatar Red Crescent Society. The discussions focused on ways to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise between the two parties in several areas of mutual interest.
Al-Mughams stated that the relationship between the Kuwait Red Crescent Society and its Qatari counterpart is built on a long history of joint cooperation and coordination, reaffirming the commitment to developing these ties and leveraging the expertise and experiences of both sides to serve shared humanitarian objectives.
He clarified that the meeting addressed several topics related to humanitarian work, particularly in the fields of communications, humanitarian media, and resource development, as well as the exchange of expertise and practices that contribute to improving institutional performance and strengthening the capacity of national societies to convey their humanitarian message and expand the impact of their programs and projects.
Al-Mughams added that the current stage, marked by increasing humanitarian crises and challenges in the region and worldwide, requires greater coordination and integration of efforts among Gulf Red Crescent societies. He praised the role played by the Qatar Red Crescent Society and its humanitarian and relief efforts.
He noted that the Kuwait Red Crescent Society is keen to expand cooperation with its counterparts in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and exchange successful experiences and practices, thereby enhancing joint Gulf humanitarian work and contributing to reaching the most vulnerable groups efficiently and effectively.
During the visit, Al-Mughams toured several facilities of the Qatar Red Crescent Society, reviewed operational mechanisms, and received briefings on various programs and systems used to support humanitarian work, communications, and operations management.
Al-Mughams was accompanied on the visit by Dr. Mohammed Al-Mutairi, advisor to the Kuwait Red Crescent Society. The meeting was also attended by several leaders of the Qatar Red Crescent Society, including Ahmed Al-Jassim, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Support Services, and Hussein Al-Ali, Assistant Secretary-General for Volunteering and Local Development.
