In line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) Honorary President, and under the patronage of RCO Board of Trustees Chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, RCO Secretary General Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed arrived in Somalia to inaugurate Bahrain's projects there.
He was welcomed by Minister of Culture and Higher Education Dr. Duale Adam Mohammed, Health Minister Dr. Ali Harir, Advisor to the Somali President Dr. Taher Ghili and senior officials.
Bahrain's development projects in Somalia in the post-drought wave witnessed by the country include Bahrain Specialised Hospital, Bahrain Scientific Complex-Mogadishu National University and ten water wells across the country. 4000 Somali patients who were suffering from vision problems had also their sight treated. Bahrain also sent relief consignments to Somalia during the drought period including more than 2 tonnes of relief, medical and food staff.