Abu Dhabi - Mubasher: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler's representative in Al Dhafra region and the chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) announced on Tuesday launching the Zayed World Humanitarian Renewable Energy Initiative.

Al Hayat Initiative is part of the ERC's programmes for the Year of Zayed 2018, as reported by Emirates news agency (WAM).

''The UAE is always seeking to find creative solutions to address negative phenomena that threaten life on planet Earth and create favourable conditions for a decent living,'' said Hamdan.

''The initiative will fund and develop sustainable solutions in developing nations, particularly in electricity, water, agriculture and irrigation, so as to stimulate the growth of these economies and improve the living conditions of the underprivileged targeted by the ERC's humanitarian programmes,'' he added.