Sheikh Mohammed chose to change the road’s name to that of Saudi Arabia’s King “in recognition and appreciation of his role in supporting the causes of the Arab and Muslim world”.
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This was announced by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, at a summit on refugees and the financing of humanitarian operations here on Tuesday evening.
In New York today, he said the deal was getting closer but the ball was in Saudi Arabia’s court. He also stressed Saudi Arabia’s remarkable initiatives to combat extremism and terrorism, and keenness to deliver relief aid to stricken people all over the world, in line with the social solidarity spirit stemming from the principles of the Islamic religion.
“We continue to work with worldwide organizations for the welfare of refugees, the refugee crisis required action by all those responsible to unite efforts and minimize the humanitarian impact” Prince Naif said. More, they have been given the ability to find work and receive free healthcare. He drew attention to the $139 billion in aid provided by the kingdom over the past decade.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, unveiled the sign during a ceremony in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Dr Mohammed Al Bishr, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
The Crown Prince told the audience that his country had accepted and welcomed over 2.5 million since the Syrian crisis began five years ago. They discussed their common objectives in regard to fighting terrorism, as well.
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The Saudi prince is expected to address delegates at the UN General Assembly on a number of pressing issues in the region, including the crisis in Syria and terrorism. The United Nations has estimated that there are 6.6 million people who have been internally displaced.
