DIHAD 2018 To Begin Tomorrow Under The Theme “The Sustainability Of Emergency Aid”

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 15^th edition of Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition – DIHAD 2018, which is the first humanitarian aid and development event of its kind in the Middle East, will be held from the 5^th to the 7^th of March at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

This year, DIHAD Conference and Exhibition will witness the participation of over 600 companies from 84 countries around the world, within a total area of ​​7,700 square meters. In addition, over 15000 visitors and participants from the region and abroad are expected to visit the premier global event, over the coming 3 days.

Speaking about the 15th edition of DIHAD, H.E. Ambassador Gerhard Putman-Cramer, Director, DIHAD International Scientific Advisory Board – DISAB said, “The current state of world affairs, with the rapidly growing number of victims of disasters and crisis, both man-made and natural, cannot continue and call for urgent preventive solutions and strategies. According to the United Nations, there were nearly 102 million people in need for humanitarian assistance in 2015 but now recent estimates suggest that the number has grown to 142 million, in over 40 countries. As requirements are outgrowing resources, we need a comprehensive strategy to care for the needy, provide shelter and plan for millions of refugees who are currently inaccessible.”