DB World Charitable Foundation is expanding its humanitarian partnership with the launch of new initiatives in the field of health and food security during DIHAD 2026 – 25H.

DB World Charitable Foundation is expanding its humanitarian partnership during DIHAD 2026 by launching new initiatives in the field of health and food security.

DB World Charitable Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to deepening humanitarian cooperation and making a tangible impact by participating in the third Dubai International Conference and Exhibition on Aid and Development (DIHAD).

DB World Charitable Foundation is sponsoring the 22nd edition of the DIHAD Exhibition and Conference, highlighting the development of institutional philanthropy in the UAE and announcing strategic partnerships of approximately one million UAE dirhams in Rwanda, Nigeria and India.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DB World Charitable Foundation, as the philanthropic division of Dubai Ports World Group “DB World”, confirmed its commitment to deepen cooperation in the humanitarian field and make a tangible impact at the Dubai International Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition “DIHAD”, where the Foundation was among the sponsors of the thirtieth session of the exhibition and conference.

The Dubai World Trade Center hosted the “DIHAD 2026” exhibition and conference, which brought together an elite group of humanitarian leaders, development organizations, policy makers and private sector partners to discuss growing global challenges and new horizons for philanthropy and collective collaboration.

DB World Charitable Foundation’s involvement is part of an ongoing commitment to fostering constructive dialogue, effective partnerships, and supporting practical and sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life of individuals, strengthen communities, and enable positive, sustainable impact. The exhibition and conference was held from August 24 to 26 last year.

As part of its participation in the DIHAD 2026 exhibition, the Foundation helped to enrich the dialogue about the transformations observed in the role of institutional philanthropy with a keynote speech by Latifah Al Qamzi, Director General of the Charitable Foundation “DB World”, entitled: “From Giving to Impact in the Corporate A New EraE”. The session highlighted how institutions can go beyond the traditional financial donation model, leveraging their capabilities, expertise and partnerships to create sustainable and scalable results. to measure.

As an embodiment of the UAE’s established humanitarian values ​​and its pioneering role in supporting humanitarian efforts worldwide, the foundation also announced two strategic partnerships in the health and nutrition pillars, with a total financial commitment of approximately one million UAE dirhams.

The first partnership involves the allocation of 500,000 UAE dirhams to support Aster DM Healthcare’s mobile clinic program in Rwanda, which has been running for more than 10 years, aims to provide primary health care services to remote, least-served areas and help overcome key health care challenges that limit their access.

As for the second partnership, it includes support of AED 367,250 to strengthen the existing partnership between DB World Charitable Foundation and Dubai Expo City Foundation.

Together, these initiatives will help expand the scope of support in the three countries and demonstrate the potential of a partnership-based approach to addressing the challenges of access to health and strengthening food security.

Ms. Latifah Al Qamzi, Director General of DB World Charities, said: “The UAE is steeped in a strong humanitarian legacy of giving, and our responsibility is not limited to preserving that legacy, but extends to continuing to build on it and amplifying its impact. This requires not only thinking about what we can offer, how we can offer our partnerships, but also thinking about how we can Offer our partnership. The two partnerships we announced during the DIHAD exhibition and conference exemplify this approach as they bring together integrated strengths and expertise to help strengthen healthcare services and, through this collaboration, achieve our ambitions into tangible and meaningful outcomes.

By sponsoring the DIHAD 2026 exhibition and conference and actively participating in enriching dialogue and exchanging experiences and visions, in addition to establishing new partnerships, DB World Charitable Foundation continues to strengthen its presence in the humanitarian work system, consolidating cooperation between different sectors and emphasizing the role that transforms partnerships and institutional initiatives. Long-term impact.

For his part, Marjan Faraidun, Chief Education and Culture Officer and Human Resources Officer of Expo City Dubai, Vice President of Expo City Dubai Foundation, said: “Dubai Expo City Foundation and DB World Charitable Foundation share a common belief that collaboration is essential to address the most pressing human and environmental challenges. A drone operator from India that uses specialized technologies to monitor heat stress, will be able to provide “Solar Energy Management Solutions Nigeria has expanded the scope of their solutions to help reduce the effects of extreme heat on the less fortunate, underserved groups and communities most in need. We are delighted to continue and strengthen our partnership with DB World Charitable Foundation and look forward to the positive and tangible impact it will have on the beneficiaries on the life of communities.”

About “DB World Charitable Foundation”.

DB World Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DP World Group, continues to consolidate its role in addressing social challenges and empowering communities through specific initiatives that embody the Group’s commitment to strengthen its social responsibility and sustainable development impact. The Foundation’s initiatives are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a special focus on the education, health and food security sectors. In close collaboration with partners, the Foundation implements programs that achieve tangible, long-term impact and promote inclusive social and economic growth.