The Red Crescent Society of the United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates (UAE) affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The authority was founded in Abu Dhabi in 1983 with support of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Its main objectives are to carry out Red Cross operations on a systematic basis throughout the UAE. References External links Official website: Red Crescent Society of the United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates Charities based in the United Arab Emirates Medical and health organisations based in the United Arab Emirates Organizations established in 1983 1983 establishments in the United Arab Emirates