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Sharjah 24
5 days ago
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs meeting of IHPC
The meeting focused on the strategic direction of the foreign aid sector, reviewed the 2024 Foreign Aid Report, and discussed programs aimed at empowering professionals in the humanitarian field. His Highness Sheikh Theyab highlighted the significance of collaborative efforts among local entities to implement diverse humanitarian and development initiatives globally, in line with the UAE's civilisational mission for development and prosperity, a vision established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and reinforced by President His Highness Sheikh The UAE remains committed to its international humanitarian responsibilities, supporting communities in need and providing sustainable development solutions to address global challenges. Sheikh Theyab emphasised the necessity of aligning the UAE's humanitarian and development programs with national priorities and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education, healthcare, disease eradication, poverty alleviation, food security, economic growth, environmental protection, and biodiversity. He remarked that the UAE's extensive projects across various continents reflect its leading role in the global humanitarian and development sectors. The meeting underscored the importance of institutionalising the UAE's generosity as a model for international aid and development, while enhancing the dignity and prosperity of recipient communities. It also highlighted the UAE's approach to leveraging resources, capabilities, and partnerships to support those in need. The aim is to collaborate with partners to achieve sustainable humanitarian impacts, foster innovation, integrate foreign aid programs to create economic opportunities, and improve communication in humanitarian efforts. Additionally, the meeting reviewed the Humanitarian Foresight Programme, designed to empower leaders by enhancing their skills, knowledge, and experience. This program equips participants with the latest scientific and technological advancements in humanitarian and development fields, aligning with national priorities and strengthening the capabilities of professionals in donor institutions and charitable organisations. The council also expressed support for the Master of Arts in Humanitarian and Development Work at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, aligning with its objectives to enhance specialised competencies among personnel in relevant humanitarian institutions, particularly the UAE Aid Agency. The program aims to refine participants' decision-making and multicultural team management skills, improve their capacity to manage humanitarian initiatives, and deepen their understanding of development and humanitarian studies in the context of international relations, law, diplomacy, and global priorities. Attendees of the meeting included Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Empowerment; Faris Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Advisor at the Presidential Court; Dr Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent; and Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs 2nd meeting of International Humanitarian and Philanthropy Council
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council (IHPC), has chaired the second IHPC meeting. The meeting discussed the strategic direction of the foreign aid sector and reviewed the 2024 Foreign Aid Report, as well as programmes to empower professionals in the humanitarian sector. His Highness emphasised the importance of collective efforts among all relevant local entities to implement diverse humanitarian and development initiatives across various countries, in alignment with the UAE's civilisational mission toward development and prosperity. This mission, which was established by the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, has been reinforced by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The UAE is steadfast in its international humanitarian commitment to supporting communities in need and providing sustainable development solutions to address pressing challenges across global priority areas. His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the importance of aligning the UAE's humanitarian and development programmes with national priorities and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals – particularly in areas such as education, healthcare systems, disease eradication, poverty and hunger alleviation, water security, economic growth, environmental preservation, and biodiversity. His Highness noted that the UAE's numerous projects across different continents reflect its pioneering role in humanitarian and development fields on a global scale. The meeting affirmed the importance of institutionalising the UAE's generosity as a pioneering model in international aid and development, while enhancing the dignity and prosperity of communities at the receiving end. It also highlighted the UAE's ongoing approach of leveraging resources, capabilities, and partnerships to support needy communities. The goal is to work with partners to achieve lasting and sustainable humanitarian impact, enhance innovation and sustainability, integrate foreign aid programmes to create economic opportunities, and improve effective communication in humanitarian work. The meeting also reviewed the Humanitarian Foresight Programme, which aims to empower leaders at varying levels by enhancing their skills, knowledge, and experience. The programme equips participants with the latest scientific and technological knowledge in humanitarian and development fields, aligned with national priorities. It also strengthens the capabilities of professionals in donor institutions and charitable organisations to plan and implement a variety of humanitarian and development initiatives globally. The meeting also addressed the council's support for the Master of Arts in Humanitarian and Development Work at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy. This aligns with the council's objectives to enhance specialised competencies among personnel in relevant humanitarian institutions – particularly the UAE Aid Agency. The programme aims to refine participants' decision-making and multicultural team management skills, enhance their ability to run humanitarian programmes, and deepen their understanding of development and humanitarian studies within the context of international relations, international law, diplomacy, and global humanitarian and development priorities. The meeting was attended by Her Excellency Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Empowerment; His Excellency Faris Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Advisor at the Presidential Court; His Excellency Dr Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the UAE Red Crescent Authority; and His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.
