Bill Gates, the founder and partner in The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has lauded the UAE’s support to the charity and health projects in a number of countries worldwide.
He referred to the huge support of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in combating polio in Pakistan, Afghanistan and the region in general. He added the move comes in line with the humanitarian and charity approach supported by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Bill Gates commended here today at a round table conference held at Emirates Palace, the UAE charity and humanitarian organisations for their sustainable humanitarian roles. He added that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is planning to collect US$6 billion to fight and eradicate polio, and reduce the famine worldwide.
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