Bahrain Red Crescent Society
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Abbreviation | BRCS |
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Purpose | Humanitarian |
Headquarters | Manama |
Location |
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Region served | Bahrain and the Middle East |
Official language | Arabic |
Secretary General | Dr. Fawzi Amin |
President | Abdulla Bin Khalid Al Khalifa |
Vice-President | Ali Mohammed Murad |
Affiliations | International Red Crescent |
Bahrain Red Crescent Society was established in 1971, via a charter issued by Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Amir of Bahrain at the time. The society was recognized by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on 14 September 1972.[1] It is the 116th member of the international group since its inception in 1919.[1] It has its headquarters in Hoora, Manama.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Bahrain Red Crescent Society". Charity Tree. Archived from the original on 18 July 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
External links[]
- Bahrain Red Crescent Society Profile
- Official International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Web Site
Categories:
- Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies
- Organizations established in 1971
- 1971 establishments in Bahrain
- Medical and health organisations based in Bahrain
- Bahrain stubs