Dubai: Amb. Dr. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Roving Ambassador for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean for the GCC, Chairman of DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organisation, and Chairman of the DIHAD International Scientific Advisory Board (DISAB), welcomed the members of DISAB at the Dubai World Trade Centre for their annual meeting. This gathering marks a significant step in shaping the future of humanitarian work.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting brought together representatives from a wide range of prestigious organisations, including the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM), DCAF Gen¨ve Center for Security Governance, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), United Nations, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Noor Dubai Foundation, UAE Red Crescent Authority, University of Manchester, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), Terre des Hommes, World Food Programme (WFP), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and Dutch Advisory Council on International Affairs.
Khaled Al Attar, Director-General of DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organisation, shared insights into the organisation’s recent initiatives and strategic plans focused on enhancing cross-border humanitarian collaboration. The discussions addressed key areas such as implementing effective solutions in conflict zones, building strong public-private partnerships, and managing the complexities of the global aid landscape. The board also set the theme for DIHAD 2026, demonstrating a proactive approach to tackling future humanitarian challenges.
The DIHAD Pre-Conference Workshop, organised in collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), was held under the theme: “Ethics in Action: Upholding Humanitarian Values and Ethics Amidst Global Divides.”
Ms. Sajeda Shawa, Head of OCHA UAE Office, stated, “Advocacy remains at the core of OCHA’s mission, and it is essential that we continue sharing and amplifying the humanitarian efforts of all humanitarian actors delivering lifesaving aid at the most difficult times for humanitarians globally. Over the years, this meeting has become an integral part of DIHAD, and we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to hosting it in the years to come.”
The 21st edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD), organised under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, is set to commence tomorrow, with over 18,000 delegates expected to attend from 160 countries. DIHAD continues to serve as a crucial platform for fostering international collaboration in humanitarian efforts.
