Tribune News Network
Doha
A delegation from the Netherlands visited Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), as part of a diplomatic tour to the Middle East. The team comprised Eline Kasanwidjojo from Security Policy Department, Paul Sassen, regional security coordinator, and Amin Zaghdoud, political affairs officer at the Dutch Embassy in Qatar.
They were received by Ibrahim Abdullah al Maliki, chief executive director; Dr Mohamed Salah Ibrahim, executive director of relief and international development; and Mona Fadhel al Sulaiti, head of social development.
The visitors communicated greetings from the Dutch ambassador to Qatar, who commended QRCS’ humanitarian operations and achievements.
During the meeting, Maliki said QRCS worked in accordance with a set of rules and laws regulating charity and humanitarian action, under the supervision of Qatar’s Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA).
"Being a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is another strength and legal capacity that gets us well in place to reach out to disaster zones,” Maliki added.
He highlighted some challenges to humanitarian action, particularly the bureaucratic procedures that delay humanitarian response. To overcome these challenges, Maliki explained, QRCS adopted modern technology and techniques, to ensure a smooth and balanced workflow.
"Other ways to facilitate the work include operating under the umbrella of the movement and the United Nations, associating with fellow national societies and local partners and establishing foreign representation offices,” Maliki pointed out.
The meeting also reviewed the latest humanitarian developments in Qatar and regionally. They focused on the countries where QRCS works, mainly Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Palestine.
As a key player on the international humanitarian arena, Kasanwidjojo remarked, the Netherlands was interested to have stronger relations with QRCS, in order to ensure timely delivery of aid, while complying with the global banking and regulatory requirements.
Doha
A delegation from the Netherlands visited Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), as part of a diplomatic tour to the Middle East. The team comprised Eline Kasanwidjojo from Security Policy Department, Paul Sassen, regional security coordinator, and Amin Zaghdoud, political affairs officer at the Dutch Embassy in Qatar.
They were received by Ibrahim Abdullah al Maliki, chief executive director; Dr Mohamed Salah Ibrahim, executive director of relief and international development; and Mona Fadhel al Sulaiti, head of social development.
The visitors communicated greetings from the Dutch ambassador to Qatar, who commended QRCS’ humanitarian operations and achievements.
During the meeting, Maliki said QRCS worked in accordance with a set of rules and laws regulating charity and humanitarian action, under the supervision of Qatar’s Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA).
"Being a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is another strength and legal capacity that gets us well in place to reach out to disaster zones,” Maliki added.
He highlighted some challenges to humanitarian action, particularly the bureaucratic procedures that delay humanitarian response. To overcome these challenges, Maliki explained, QRCS adopted modern technology and techniques, to ensure a smooth and balanced workflow.
"Other ways to facilitate the work include operating under the umbrella of the movement and the United Nations, associating with fellow national societies and local partners and establishing foreign representation offices,” Maliki pointed out.
The meeting also reviewed the latest humanitarian developments in Qatar and regionally. They focused on the countries where QRCS works, mainly Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Palestine.
As a key player on the international humanitarian arena, Kasanwidjojo remarked, the Netherlands was interested to have stronger relations with QRCS, in order to ensure timely delivery of aid, while complying with the global banking and regulatory requirements.