“Feena Khair” welcomes expatriate support

TDT | Manama

The “Feena Khair” campaign will expand its efforts and capabilities by including contributions from Bahrain’s vibrant expatriate population, it was announced yesterday. The campaign is an initiative aimed at supporting national efforts to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19), led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, and supported by His Majesty the King’s Humanitarian and Youth Affairs representative, National Security Advisor and Royal Humanitarian Fund (RHF) Board of Trustees chairman His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

“Feena Khair” has already received a BD1million contribution from HH Shaikh Nasser and a total of BD29million contributed by various local agencies and individuals. Based on the impressive volume of contributions received, RHF secretary-general Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed announced that the RHF will be holding a special event to be aired on Bahrain Television this coming Friday, during which prominent speakers will take part in efforts to increase awareness of COVID-19 developments and guidelines.

Dr. Al Sayed went on to commend the efforts of the Kingdom’s expatriate population and noted that expats play a key role in the national economy. Highlighting the Kingdom’s strong and diverse social fabric, Dr. Al Sayed noted the importance of the “Feena Khair” campaign as a means to instill a sense of belonging among Bahrain’s expatriate community. Dr. Al Sayed added that the support of the expatriate community is integral to national efforts aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus.

Dr. Al Sayed also announced that the “Feena Khair” campaign will be extended to April 30 due to popular demand and to give a chance for the maximum number of people to contribute. Anyone seeking more information can go to rco.gov.bh. Businesses and individuals can donate at the same website or by bank transfer to: National Bank of Bahrain – Account Name: MOFNE The National Effort to Combat the Coronavirus COVID 19; IBAN: BH66NBOB00000082109370.