Sharjah builds 8,860 wells, six desalination plants worldwide

The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) announced an important milestone in its efforts to provide clean drinking water to areas facing severe water shortages. In 2024, the organisation drilled 8,860 wells and set up six desalination plants at a total cost of Dhs 34.2 million, focusing on countries in Africa and Asia that struggle with water access.

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Mohammed Rashid Bin Bayat, the Vice Chairman of Sharjah Charity International, emphasised that having clean water is essential for everyone. He stated, "Access to clean water is no longer a luxury; it has become a basic human right." He explained that the efforts are not just about giving water, but also about investing in the future of communities that are heavily affected by water shortages.

Bin Bayat highlighted that these projects do much more than provide water for drinking. They help improve health, create stability in communities, and boost local economies, especially in areas that depend on farming and raising animals.

Additionally, the organisation built six desalination plants, which will offer a long-term solution for hundreds of thousands of people in need of water that is safe for drinking and farming.

Recently, Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has begun implementing the "Ramadan Iftar" project in 43 countries, allocating 300,000 Iftar meals throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan at a total cost of Dhs3 million.

The project aims to provide Iftar meals to fasting people in various countries, in coordination with the relevant authorities and the association's offices spread across many countries covered by the project.