Underneath the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Included, inaugurated the twentieth Dubai Worldwide Humanitarian Assist and Improvement Convention and Exhibition (DIHAD 2024). The occasion is being held on the Dubai World Commerce Centre from 23 to 25 April.
DIHAD 2024 brings collectively key decision-makers from main NGOs, UN Companies, charity organisations, and authorities our bodies, along with help, schooling, and building suppliers from the non-public sector, to handle the wants of individuals and nations affected by crises, disasters, and pure calamities beneath the theme ‘Humanitarian Diplomacy and a Journey to the Future’.
The opening ceremony started with a speech by His Excellency Nawal Al-Hosany, the UAE’s Everlasting Consultant to the Worldwide Renewable Vitality Company (IRENA). In her handle, she mentioned: “As at all times within the UAE, we’re by no means content material to relaxation on our laurels. We’re at all times trying forward: to the longer term. This yr’s DIHAD convention aligns with this precept, beneath the title ‘Humanitarian Diplomacy and a Journey to the Future’. So, let’s do this. Let’s form an inclusive, sustainable, and affluent future by means of progressive humanitarianism and diplomacy to make sure vitality entry and improvement alternatives for all.”
His Excellency Amb. Dr. Abdulsalam AlMadani, PAM Roving Ambassador for the GCC Area, Chairman of DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organisation, and Chairman of DISAB, said: “Whereas humanitarian efforts are usually seen as responses to crises, at DIHAD, we strategy them in a different way. Our focus is on anticipating future humanitarian must safeguard lives and livelihoods. We take accountability for operations in affected areas and develop a sustainability technique to information future humanitarian efforts.”
Celebrating the twentieth version of DIHAD, His Excellency Amb. Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani added: “In commemorating 20 years of exceptional solidarity, the theme “Humanitarian Diplomacy and a Journey to the Future” serves as each a mirrored image on our previous achievements and a transparent name to motion for the street forward. The occasion performs a pivotal position in enhancing mutual understanding amongst humanitarian and improvement actors.”
His Excellency Rashed Mubarak Almansoori, Secretary Normal of the Emirates Pink Crescent (ERC), said: “We purpose to deepen our strategic partnership to fulfil the collective aspirations inside the humanitarian sector. Our purpose is to boost the assets of our organisations and foster stronger collaboration to advance the noble rules and values we uphold. As key companions on this vital humanitarian endeavour, we’re dedicated to exerting each effort to realising our targets. We’re devoted to assembly expectations and reinforcing the connections between our organisations to make sure a brighter future for humanitarian diplomacy. With cautious planning and efficient coordination all through this convention, we’re assured in our capacity to realize these targets.”
Mohammad Musbah Dhahi, Government Director Normal of Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Actions Division (IACAD), mentioned: “With our collective efforts, we will unite to find appropriate and progressive options and successfully utilise assets throughout all ranges, no matter the challenges’ scale or nature. Within the UAE, we embrace the imaginative and prescient articulated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who said, “The long run belongs to those that can think about it, design it, and execute it.”
Immediately, we convene at this convention to contribute to shaping the way forward for humanitarian efforts, spreading hope, and daring to dream for a brighter tomorrow by means of collaborative motion, international cooperation, and the diplomacy of kindness.”
He added: “We lengthen our gratitude to all people devoted to selling philanthropy and humanitarian motion and people dedicated to pursuing noble humanitarian targets worldwide.”
On the opening ceremony, the DIHAD Lifetime Achievement Award was introduced, which was beforehand given to His Excellency Antonio Guterres, Secretary Normal of the United Nations. The DIHAD Worldwide Character Award for Humanitarian Management was introduced to Jan Egeland, UN Underneath-Secretary-Normal for Humanitarian Affairs for his distinctive humanitarian work.
Receiving the award Jan Egeland, UN Underneath-Secretary-Normal for Humanitarian Affairs, said: “As humanitarians, it is vital to prioritise assets towards humanitarian negotiations, mediation, and fostering acceptance. The current system not solely falls brief in delivering help but in addition in safeguarding people, as evident within the escalating civilian casualties. To handle this, emphasis needs to be positioned on safety and sustaining shut proximity to affected communities. It is crucial to reaffirm our dedication to persistently adhering to humanitarian rules.”
Kids of DIHADThe opening ceremony additionally featured the ‘Kids of DIHAD Initiative’, which champions the exceptional mind and compassion of kids within the humanitarian realm, offering a platform for his or her voices to be heard. By way of panel discussions and gatherings, these younger minds share insights on essential humanitarian issues, together with the importance of humanitarian efforts and the crucial of aiding refugees.
After the opening, His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum toured the exhibition accompanied by Belmonde Dogo Myss Logboh, Minister of Nationwide Cohesion and the struggle towards poverty in Côte d’Ivoire. His Excellency Amb. Dr. Abdulsalam AlMadani, PAM Roving Ambassador for the GCC Area, Chairman of DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organisation, and Chairman of DISAB; His Excellency Nawal Al-Hosany, UAE Everlasting Consultant to the Worldwide Renewable Vitality Company (IRENA); His Excellency Rashed Mubarak Almansoori, Secretary Normal of the Emirates Pink Crescent (ERC); His Excellency Maryam bin Theneya, the Second Deputy Speaker of the Federal Nationwide Council of the UAE; and Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Government Vice President of the DWTC and a gaggle of ambassadors, heads of collaborating delegations, and representatives of worldwide organisations.
This yr, DIHAD marks its twentieth anniversary because the world’s main occasion on humanitarian help and improvement. The Kingdom of Norway is the visitor of honour at this yr’s version. The nation has been a key associate of the DIHAD Convention and Exhibition for the previous 20 years.
Greater than 16,000 contributors and guests from 154 nations are anticipated to attend DIHAD 2024 over three days, together with over 106 consumers from United Nations businesses, main establishments, charities, and humanitarian organisations from all over the world.
Greater than 900 organisations and charities actively concerned in humanitarian affairs are collaborating within the occasion, together with 131 audio system who’re consultants within the humanitarian discipline worldwide. The occasion’s programme will cowl important matters by means of 24 predominant classes and 144 progressive workshops, offering coaching and exploring quite a few vital views and options within the realm of humanitarian diplomacy.
DIHAD provides a platform for help suppliers to have interaction with related company and governmental stakeholders, fostering impactful collaborations to assist these in want. This yr’s version is held along with the fifteenth version of the Worldwide Emergency and Disaster Administration (IECM), which gives a platform for the emergency, catastrophe administration, and search and rescue communities to showcase their gear, know-how, and providers throughout emergencies to a related viewers.
DIHAD Convention and Exhibition is organised yearly by INDEX Convention and Exhibitions Org. LLC, a member of INDEX Holding, and is proudly supported by the United Nations, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum World Initiatives, Dubai Future Council on Humanitarian Assist, UAE Pink Crescent Authority, Worldwide Humanitarian Metropolis, and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Institution. It’s sponsored by the Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organizations (MAPIM), the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Actions Division in Dubai, the DP World Basis, the Dubai Islamic Financial institution, the Dubai Charity Affiliation, and the Al Khair Basis.
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