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ON A MISSION FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. A Leading Global Non-Profit Organisation. DIHAD 2027 event will take place on 4-6 May at Dubai World Trade Centre

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In a courtesy meeting in Geneva, H.E. Amb. Prof. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Chairman of DIHAD Sustainable Organisation and Chairman of DISAB; Roving Ambassador of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean for the GCC Region, met with H.E. Dr. Omniyat Mohammed Al Hajeri, Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy and Dr. Omelkheir Mazouz, Executive Board Member of the Sheikha Fatima Fund for Women Refugees. The meeting reflected a shared commitment to humanitarian engagement and support for refugee communities.

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H.E. Amb. Prof. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Chairman of DIHAD Sustainable Organisation and Chairman of DISAB; Roving Ambassador of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean for the GCC Region, met with Mr. Nicholas Rutherford, Managing Director of AidEx and Development2030 in Geneva, to discuss opportunities to strengthen collaboration and partnership, foster meaningful dialogue, and advance discussions on shared priorities in humanitarian action and sustainable development.

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H.E. Amb. Prof. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Chairman of DIHAD Sustainable Organisation and Chairman of DISAB; Roving Ambassador of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean for the GCC Region, visited the UAE Pavilion at AidEx 2026, highlighting the participation of UAE entities and their contributions to humanitarian action, international cooperation, and sustainable development.

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In a courtesy meeting in Geneva, H.E. Amb. Prof. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Chairman of DIHAD Sustainable Organisation and Chairman of DISAB; Roving Ambassador of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean for the GCC Region, met with H.E. Mr. Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), to discuss opportunities for cooperation and exchange views on advancing sustainable and effective humanitarian action worldwide.

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H.E. Amb. Prof. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Chairman of DIHAD Sustainable Organisation and Chairman of DISAB; Roving Ambassador of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean for the GCC Region, visited the DIHAD stand on the margins of its participation at AidEx 2026.

The participation reflects DIHAD’s continued commitment to advancing sustainable humanitarian action, fostering international cooperation, and strengthening partnerships across the humanitarian and development sectors, while highlighting its initiatives aimed at building more resilient and sustainable communities worldwide.

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In a strategic meeting with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Geneva, Eng. Khaled Al Attar, Director General of DIHAD Sustainable Organisation, met with Ms. Mervat Shelbaya, Chief of the Partnership Branch, and Ms. Sarah Muscroft, Chief of the Response Support Branch.

The meeting explored strengthening partnerships and collaboration, while further advancing the existing cooperation between DIHAD Sustainable Organisation and OCHA. Discussions explored opportunities to build on shared priorities and enhance joint efforts in support of effective humanitarian action.

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As part of DIHAD Sustainable Organisation’s continued engagement with leading international humanitarian and development institutions, Eng. Khaled Al Attar, Director General of DIHAD Sustainable Organisation, met with Mr. Nicolas von Arx, Regional Director for the Near and Middle East, and Mr. Daniel O’Malley, Deputy Regional Director, from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

The meeting, which was held at ICRC headquarters in Geneva, focused on exchanging perspectives on the evolving humanitarian landscape, strengthening cooperation, and exploring opportunities to support communities affected by crises through sustainable and locally driven solutions.

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Hear directly from the speakers of the 22nd DIHAD Conference as they share their experiences, reflections, and key takeaways from the event.

Their perspectives reflect the importance of dialogue, collaboration, and collective action in advancing humanitarian efforts and sustainable development.

Join us for the 23rd edition of DIHAD Conference & Exhibition taking place on 04–06 May 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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Meet Mr. Amin Awad, a renowned global crisis expert with over 35 years of experience across conflict analysis, humanitarian leadership, and peace operations.

As a distinguished faculty member at DIHAD Humanitarian College, Mr. Amin brings decades of field experience and deep expertise in navigating complex humanitarian and crisis environments.

His experience bridges academic learning and real-world humanitarian practice, preparing the next generation of leaders.

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In the presence of H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, DIHAD Sustainable Organisation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of the Republic of Zambia in Abu Dhabi, on the margins of the UAE–Zambia Business Forum, establishing a framework for DIHAD Sustainable Organisation to lead the development and establishment of Zambia Medical City in the Republic of Zambia.

The MoU was signed by Eng. Khaled Al Attar, Director General of DIHAD Sustainable Organisation, and Hon. Prof. Roma Chilengi, Minister of Health of the Republic of Zambia.

Zambia Medical City is envisioned as a future-oriented healthcare development designed to expand access to high-quality medical services, advance healthcare innovation and expertise, strengthen healthcare capacity, and contribute to positioning Zambia as regional hub for integrated healthcare and medical excellence.

This milestone represents a significant step in strengthening UAE–Zambia cooperation and advancing a shared vision for sustainable healthcare development, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and long-term investment in the health and well-being of communities across Zambia and the wider region.

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Invest in Peace.
For Everyone. Everywhere. Everyday

#InternationalDayofPeace

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One event. One global conversation. Millions reached at DIHAD 2026.

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What an incredible edition of DIHAD! 

DIHAD 2026 brought together the global humanitarian community for 3 remarkable days of connection, collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and impact.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our partners, sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, delegates, and everyone who contributed to making DIHAD 2026 a great success. Your presence, support, and commitment made it all possible.

The numbers tell the story. The impact goes far beyond them.

And the journey continues…
4–6 May 2027

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The First Aid World Cup 2026 Awarding Ceremony recognised the outstanding teams and individuals whose dedication, expertise, and performance exemplify the importance of first aid and resuscitation in strengthening lifesaving preparedness.

The ceremony honoured the achievements of participants throughout the competition and acknowledged their commitment to advancing first aid skills, innovation, and emergency response, contributing to safer and more resilient communities worldwide.

[ICRC for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries @ICRC_GCC]

We were honored to receive the prize for Best Humanitarian Actor of 2026 at this year's @dihad IHAD Humananthropy Awards, recognizing our ongoing humanitarian work.

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[فرسان الإمارات @Forsan_UAE]

حمود العفاري مدير عمليات الإغاثة الإماراتية – عملية "الفارس الشهم 3"، في ختام "ديهاد": العمل الإنساني مسؤولية مشتركة، واستعرضنا تجربة "الفارس الشهم 3" لدعم غزة🕊️🤝🇦🇪

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[Lana Wreikat لنا الوريكات @LanaWreikat]

Pleased to sign an MoU today between @UNICEF and @dihad to deepen collaboration beyond the conference — advancing child-centred humanitarian priorities, stronger partnerships, innovation and practical solutions for children.

A strong platform for what comes next. #DIHAD2026

[OCHA UAE @OCHAUAE]

Closing @dihad on a high note, energizing partnerships across humanitarian and development actors to better reach and uplift the world’s most vulnerable yet resilient communities.
#WeAreOCHA
#ActForHumanity #LeaveNoOneBehind #NotATarget

[UNICEF Gulf يونيسف الخليج @UNICEFGulf]

A new chapter of collaboration. 💙

At #DIHAD2026, UNICEF and @dihad signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation and explore future opportunities that place children’s rights, needs and voices at the heart of humanitarian action.

#ForEveryChild

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The DIHAD Conference comes to a close, marking the successful conclusion of another edition.

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