DIHAD participants hail UAE's humanitarian leadership
Stephen Anderson, Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Office in the UAE and WEP Representative to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), described the UAE as one of WFP's most important humanitarian partners, citing two decades of collaboration and the strategic support offered through Dubai's Jebel Ali facilities. He noted the UAE's key contributions to operations in Gaza, Yemen, Syria and Türkiye.
Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Anderson added that DIHAD provides a vital platform for connecting humanitarian agencies, development bodies, private sector players and academia, while showcasing the UAE's use of advanced technology to improve aid delivery.
He also highlighted the role of private sector partnerships in preserving beneficiaries' dignity and improving food security.
Sajeda Shawa, Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the UAE, described DIHAD as a critical event for reinforcing global humanitarian efforts. She praised the UAE's longstanding support and OCHA's 21-year involvement as a key partner and member of DIHAD's Scientific Advisory Board.
Shawa referenced a pre-conference workshop on 28th February, titled Humanitarian Values and International Law, which addressed the role of diplomacy, technology and AI in modern humanitarian response.
Madelaine Kuns, International Director of Communications and Fundraising at Jesuit Refugee Service, said DIHAD offers valuable opportunities for partnership-building and knowledge exchange. The organisation operates in over 58 countries, including Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq, focusing on education, vocational training and community support for refugees.
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