It brings together the best international names specialized in charitable work and spreading the culture of volunteerism

DIHAD launches next week in Dubai, with the participation of 600 regional and international organizations

The global event is expected to attract 6000 philanthropists from 84 countries.

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the activities of the Dubai International Aid and Development Exhibition and Conference “DIHAD” will be launched next Monday at the Dubai World Trade Center. In charitable work and spreading the culture of volunteerism and assistance to build a better future.

The 18th session will be launched with the participation of more than 600 NGOs, humanitarian associations, companies, suppliers and international brands from all over the world, and 50 speakers in the field participating in eight main sessions and 16 workshops presented by the United Nations and a number of private organizations and bodies of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross. DIHAD will attract more than 6000 visitors, participating from more than 84 countries, from international non-profit organizations.

This year's session comes under the theme "SDG 17: Partnerships to Achieve the Goals", which was chosen based on the Sustainable Development Goals, which are a global call to action to end poverty, protect societies and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Strong relationships date back Between the United Nations and the UAE to 1971, through a joint humanitarian journey, its lines were drawn in close cooperation that spanned decades.

31 United Nations agencies work hand in hand with the UAE, including the World Food Program, UNESCO, UNRWA and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

The United Nations team in the UAE organizes operations at the global level, regional programs, as well as national partnerships and partnerships, as the United Nations team participates with the UAE in the 2030 Agenda through the country's long experience in the humanitarian field and its programs in support of all those in need.

DIHAD Executive Director for Sustainable Humanitarian Action, Ambassador Gerhard Putmann Kramer, said: “In (DIHAD 2022), we will meet again with national government authorities, international and non-governmental organizations, the Red Cross and Red Crescent, foundations, charities, academic institutions, media and the private sector in Dubai, where the agenda will contain On a selection of global names, including the opening speakers and keynote speakers, who will work to develop conclusions and recommendations that are implementable and agreed upon.

While the President of DIHAD, CEO of DIHAD Conference and Exhibition, and Ambassador of the Mediterranean Parliament in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, President of INDEX Holding, Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, said: “The Emirate of Dubai continues to be a pioneer in the field of charitable work, in line with the leadership directives that It reinforces the lofty message of the state in the fields of education, knowledge, health care, humanitarian and relief aid and other aspects.”

He added: "We are confident that the current session of DIHAD 2022 will bring together the most prominent specialists in the field to work on capacity building and training in humanitarian work, along with exchanging knowledge and experience among the attendees, and working together under one goal, which is humanity."

A number of countries that gathered here in Dubai will also participate in the exhibition to share their experiences about the sector and ways to spread the culture of charitable work, in addition to establishing new partnerships with all relief workers, by adopting a global charitable work methodology.

France, Germany and Norway are participating in the exhibition, and the United Nations is participating through eight institutions, namely UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration and the United Nations Population Fund and the World Food Programme.

The 18th DIHAD Conference and Exhibition focuses on the theme of the 17th Sustainable Development Goal: Partnerships to achieve the goals, through a number of sessions that discuss different topics such as Zero Hunger, Climate Action, Good Health and Well-being, Clean Water and Hygiene, Decent Work, Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Structures Fundamental, Peace, Justice, Strong Institutions, and other Sustainable Development Goals.

• 50 speakers participating in eight main sessions and 16 workshops presented by the United Nations and a number of international organizations.

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