Chairman’s Message
Chairman’s Message
General Information
DIHAD (Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development) Conference & Exhibition is the World’s Leading Event on Humanitarian Aid and Development. It brings together United Nations Agencies, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, International and Local NGOs, Civil Society Organizations, Government Authorities, Public Institutions, EU Institutions and Member States, Donors, Foundations, Charities, Academic Institutions, Media Organizations, and Private Sector Stakeholders. The event showcases the latest solutions, facilitates knowledge exchange, and provides networking opportunities to address global humanitarian challenges.
DIHAD has successfully completed 21 editions. View Event Summary
Each edition of DIHAD is guided by an annual theme, reflecting evolving global humanitarian and development priorities. The 2026 edition theme is: “Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Action”. View Concept Note
DIHAD is held annually at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The 2026 edition will be at Sheikh Maktoum Hall and Sheikh Rashid Halls.
Registration is only through the official DIHAD event website. Click here to Register.
All visitors, conference delegates, speakers, exhibitors, and media representatives must register to gain entry to the event.
Exhibition: Visiting the exhibition is free.
Conference: A registration fee applies. Conference registration includes exhibition access and certifications.
Yes. The exhibition visitor pass is valid for all 3 days of the event (24 – 26 August 2026).
Yes. Visitor registration only grants access to the exhibition halls. Separate registration is required for the Conference and Pre-Conference Workshops. Click here to Register.
Registered attendees can collect their badges at the registration counters at the venue. Please bring your registration confirmation or have your confirmation number ready.
Kindly check your spam folder. If the email confirmation is not there, please contact registration@dihad.org
Contact:
Ms. Muriel Amadouny – Partnerships Manager
Mobile: +971 549 989 396
Telephone: +971 4 520 8888 Ext: 703
Direct: +971 4 520 3803
Email: exhibit@dihad.org
You can book hotels or apartments near the venue and avail travel discounts with Emirates Airlines. Learn more
For visa information and assistance, contact the DIHAD hospitality team.
No. The exhibition is strictly for registered professionals and conference delegates. Children under 16 are not permitted.
Dates: 24–26 August 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Yes. There will be food and beverage outlet available inside the exhibition hall and outdoors at the DWTC Concourse.
No, food and drink from outside the venue are not permitted.
Metro: Take the Red Line to Dubai World Trade Centre Station. RTA website
Taxi: Official Dubai taxis are cream-colored and metered. Ladies-only taxis are also available (+971 4 2080808). Pick-up is available near the Ibis Hotel.
PAID Car parks are available for the attendees within the perimeter of the Venue. The car parks operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Dubai World Trade Centre has several car parks (See map link | majority are paid parking). Click to download the parking map.
