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UAE president offers Dh200 million for the reconstruction of Afghanistan
President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has donated Dh200 million to Afghanistan as part of his efforts to ease the suffering of Afghan people.
- WAM
- Published: 14:13 September 21, 2008
- Image Credit: AP
- An Afghan girl stands near the door of her house on the outskirts of Kabul.
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has donated Dh200 million to Afghanistan as part of his efforts to ease the suffering of Afghan people.
The grant will be used to build infrastructure and assist Afghan people tap their resources and also restore security and stability of the country.
The President directed Khalifa Bin Zayed Charity Foundation to coordinate with Afghan authorities to allocate and channel funds into sustainable social, economic, health, educational and essential services projects.
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