Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree No. (94) of 2026 to restructure the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council. The decree appoints H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the chairman, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Council's new members include Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Secretary-General of Erth Zayed Philanthropies; Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency; and Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.
The International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council was originally established in January 2024 through a Federal Decree by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Council is responsible for managing international humanitarian affairs and reports directly to the Chairman of the Presidential Court.
