19th Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition
Annual Humanitarian Aid and Development Event in Dubai
DIHAD Conference
Meet and Collaborate with exceptional people in the Humanitarian World
DIHAD Exhibition
The Leading Platform for NGOs, CSR, Charities, Foundations, Public and Private Partnerships
DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Foundation
A not-for-profit organization focusing on the sustainable improvement and needs of the people in countries affected by crises, disasters and natural calamities
The Leading Humanitarian Aid & Development Event
6,000
Attendees from
84+
Participating Countries
640
Participating NGOs, Charities,
CSR & Foundations, Aid
and Relief Suppliers
659
Pre-Arranged B2B Meetings from
60
Buyers
50
Humanitarian Renowned Speakers,
24
Key Sessions and Workshops
Conference Contributors
DIHAD previous editions were graced by the presence of:
H.E. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-General of the World Health Organization
H.E. Mr. Jagan Chapagain
Secretary-General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
H.E. Ms. Helen Clark
then UNDP Administrator and Chair of the UN Development Group
H.E. Mr. Filippo Grandi
then Commissioner-General, UNRWA; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
H.E. Mr. António Guterres
Secretary-General of the United Nations
H.E. Dr. Janez Lenarcic
European Commissioner for Crisis Management
H.E. Mr. Robert Mardini
Director-General, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
H.E. Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari
First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria; President, African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM)
H.E. Ms. Janaina Tewaney Mencomo
Minister of Government, Republic of Panama
H.E. Ms. Helle Thorning-Schmidt
CEO of Save the Children International, and former Prime Minister of Denmark
H.E. Ms. Gerda Verburg
United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, Coordinator, Scaling-Up Nutrition, Geneva
H.E. Mr. António Vitorino
Director General of the International Organization for Migration
Our Event Activities
Connecting you to the World’s Humanitarian Aid and Development Community
Partners & Sponsors
Special thanks to the support, involvement and active contribution of our Sponsors and Partners.
Officially Supported By
Supported By
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Lanyard & Coffee Sponsor
Badge Sponsor
Industry Partner
Strategic Partner
Media Partners
Official Airline
Official Housing Bureau
Official Media Agency
Organised By
INDEX Hospitality
Fly Emirates to DIHAD with Special Rate
News & Press Releases
HH Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum inaugurates the 18th edition of DIHAD
March 25, 2022
– Annual humanitarian event brings together key decision-makers to discuss the most pressing humanitarian issues around the world – DIHAD is expected to bring together more than 6,000 visitors from more than 84 countries and international non-profit organisations – Over 600 NGOs, humanitarian associations, companies, and suppliers of leading international […]
DIHAD launches 4 humanitarian initiatives from the UAE to the world
March 25, 2022
DUBAI, 16th March / WAM / Major General Salem Ali Mubarak Al Shamsi, Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Support Services at the Ministry of Interior witnessed the launch of 4 new humanitarian initiatives at the 18th edition of the Dubai International Exhibition and Conference for Relief and Development “DIHAD”. This […]
HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed attends DIHAD Conference and Exhibition in Dubai
March 25, 2022
Dubai: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Member of the Dubai Council, attended the third day of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) on Wednesday. The event brought together leading international charitable and humanitarian organisations […]
