Airline to build wells in Nigeria, Mauritania, and Sierra Leone as part of Sheikh Mohammed`s Well of Hope initiative. Etihad-funded water wells will be constructed in designated locations within Nigeria, Mauritania, and Sierra Leone by the end of 2019.

Commenting on the campaign, group chief executive officer of Etihad Aviation Group, said: This initiative reflects our recognition of the water crisis, and our commitment to contribute in a small way to a practical solution. Dubai Municipality revealed that it was working on the construction of six water wells in seven countries that are faced with acute water crisis, including Bangladesh, Benin, Brazil, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Tajikistan.

Dubai Municipality’s initiative will help meet the water needs of more than 34,300 people in these seven countries.