Sultan Bin Ahmed lays foundation stone for village in Sri Lanka

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, affirmed that the charitable projects implemented in the Republic of Sri Lanka represent a blessed fruit of cooperation between the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority and the Sharjah Charity International.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed highlighted that these efforts are a continuation of the guidance and vision of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, who consistently encourages extending a helping hand to those in need and contributing to providing a dignified life to people everywhere.

This came during Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed’s laying of the foundation stone for “Al Reeh Al Mursalah” Village and the inauguration of the mobile medical clinic in the Puttalam region of Sri Lanka, which will be built with the support of “Al Reeh Al Mursalah” programme by the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to all contributing organisations and individuals involved in humanitarian work, emphasising that collective efforts reflect a shining image of the UAE and Sharjah in spreading goodwill and promoting global humanitarian solidarity.

He noted that the charitable projects help support family stability and meet basic needs, ensuring dignity and enhancing opportunities for a better future.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed also praised the contributions of the community and donors to “Al Reeh Al Mursalah” programme, which has become a vital channel for assisting those in need and improving their standard of living.

He stressed that humanitarian work will remain a cornerstone of Sharjah’s approach and message to the world, praying that God rewards every benefactor and donor, blesses their efforts, and relieves the hardship of every needy person.

Mohamed Hassan Khalaf, Director-General of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, affirmed that the inauguration of several charitable projects in Sri Lanka is the result of “Al Reeh Al Mursalah” programme, broadcast through the Authority’s channels.

The programme allows benefactors and contributors to extend support for various humanitarian projects, including villages, mosques, hospitals, and more, as well as providing basic living necessities and implementing developmental initiatives that empower families and ensure income sustainability and future security.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed laid the foundation stone for the village, which aims to educate and raise community awareness, strengthen social ties, and train and qualify villagers in productive professions.

The village will also provide employment opportunities and necessary medical care.

The village will include 50 homes, each with two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, a mosque accommodating 200 worshippers, and a health centre offering medical services to villagers, including treatment and waiting rooms and a pharmacy.

It will also feature a children’s recreational park, a sewing centre with a training workshop, a display hall for village products, and an artesian well providing clean water.

The homes and facilities will utilise solar energy to ensure sustainability and continued benefit from donor-supported services.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed also inaugurated the mobile medical clinic, which provides emergency medical services as well as routine and initial check-ups for villagers and neighbouring communities.

The clinic is designed for easy mobility across areas to facilitate access for patients and is equipped with the necessary medical supplies under the supervision of a trained medical team capable of handling the most common local conditions.

The Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council also reviewed the logistical supplies distributed to villagers, including food, sewing machines, bicycles, and wheelchairs, which help generate a sustainable monthly income for families, allowing them to become self-reliant and secure employment opportunities.

Mohamed Hassan Khalaf, Director-General of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, affirmed that the inauguration of several charitable projects in Sri Lanka is the result of “Al Reeh Al Mursalah” programme, broadcast through the Authority’s channels.

WAM