Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD) and Head of the National Committee for the Coordination of Foreign Aid, on Thursday described the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) as a big boost for the UAE’s stature as an active humanitarian actor. During her visit
The International Humanitarian City, IHC, has signed three partnership agreements at DIHAD Conference and Exhibition 2015, aimed at contributing to the development of humanitarian action through the activation of local participation by individuals, institutions and businesses partnerships. The agreements are signed with Dubai Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, Group 32 and UPS to serve the
International Medical Corps will participate in this year’s Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD) event focused on “Opportunity, Mobility & Sustainability”. The organisation will share knowledge and highlight new trends in humanitarian assistance, and network among key local, regional and global players. Since the launch of its office last year in
In line with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s directives to provide emergency relief to the thousands of displaced families in Vanuatu as a result of Cyclone Pam, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, instructed Dubai’s International Humanitarian
UNHCR has launched an online digital platform aimed at significantly enhancing private sector engagement and support for the Syria humanitarian response. The launch comes as the Syria crisis approaches its fourth anniversary, with Syrian refugees become the largest population of concern under UNHCR’s mandate. The online ‘Partnership Platform’ acts as a one-stop shop for the
