DINAS, Philippines — Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has arrived in Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, to attend ceremonies marking the launch and handover of several community development projects.

The programme includes the groundbreaking of Al Reeh Al Mursala Village, the inauguration of an orphanage and a Quran and Arabic Learning Centre, and the reopening of the Rural Health Unit (RHU) dispensary.

The visit will also see the handover of facilities and medical equipment to the local health unit, aimed at strengthening healthcare services in the area.

The projects focus on community welfare, healthcare provision, education and support for vulnerable groups in Zamboanga del Sur.

The visit highlights ongoing development initiatives involving facilities intended to serve local communities, including orphans and residents requiring access to healthcare and educational services.