Our Supporters
Our Patron
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai.
Who we are?
DIHAD is an annual international Aid & Development conference and exhibition held in Dubai, UAE. DIHAD started in 2004 as the Middle East’s first humanitarian aid and development event. Now in its 15th edition, DIHAD has by far proved to be the ultimate regional event for the exchange of humanitarian ideas, values and practices.
Our Vision
To be a valued contributor to advancing the development of principled and effective international humanitarian and development assistance.
Our Mission:
- Transfer and share valuable knowledge through presentations, debates and dialogues
- Showcase new trends in operational support and supply services related to the humanitarian industry
On behalf of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian & Charity Est., it gives me the honour to invite you to participate in the 16th edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition – DIHAD 2019 to be held in Dubai from March 12 – 14, 2019.
As an active charity foundation in the UAE, we are proud to support DIHAD in all its activities where we can grow and share experiences with the regional and international humanitarian community.
With a world blighted by suffering and poverty, we wish to further facilitate the work of local and regional humanitarian actors to meet with the ultimate goal of reducing suffering around the world.
H.E Ibrahim Bumelha
Cultural and Humanitarian Advisor of – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Vice President – Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Est.
Chairman of the Higher Committee – DIHAD
Chairman of DISAB
Come be a part of the pioneering event and see how this mobilizes positive change in troubled lives. Meet leaders, professionals and trade partners, explore latest trends, products and services, take part in insightful, educational conferences and workshops and grow your network of business associates.
Join the list of world-class businesses in the sector showcasing their newest products, services and innovations in front of eminent global leaders, prestigious delegates and fellow industry experts. Take the chance to make sustainable impact on the crises-ridden lives of people in need.
Join the discussion on improving humanitarian assistance, finding scarce resources with innovation, creating and preserving moral and ethical considerations with some of the leading think tanks of the world and become a more informed about latest trends and developments.
“DIHAD has grown into an event of global importance, bringing together international organizations, governments, think tanks, universities and businesses working in the humanitarian and development field all over the world.”
“My team has participated in DIHAD before and I must say I am impressed. It is very important to participate here, as we must come together as a whole community to face the challenges of today and tomorrow”
“We have been in business for 40 years and over the years have conducted a lot of business with several UN Agencies. This years participation has been beneficial with a lot of good customer meetings and getting an insight into the markets. An important part of our strategy is to conduct these meetings, interact with customers and DIHAD is a great platform for it all, we plan to be at DIHAD next year”
“ I think that the UAE can be our key gate to do more humanitarian work in the Middle East “
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“This conference could not be more timely. We live in extraordinary times with huge numbers of people affected by conflicts and disasters. Humanitarian crises are more complex and last longer than ever before”.
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“DIHAD is an international forum and its an opportunity to understand various players in the ground providing humanitarian services around the world, We have had the honor to be a platinum sponsor over the years”.
