Dubai set for major humanitarian summit; Africa under focus

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The critical challenges facing people in Africa will come under focus at a major gathering of humanitarian leaders and organisations in Dubai this week.

The annual Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD) will take a closer look at the impact of COVID-19, conflict, climate change, as well as other crises.

The 17th edition of the event will run from March 15-17, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

DIHAD conference will bring together top international humanitarian community professionals and key decision-makers.

The exhibition, running parallel to the conference will see the participation of 600 of the world’s most prominent non-governmental organisations, humanitarian governmental associations, companies and suppliers.

Eng. Anas Al Madani, Vice-Chairman and Group CEO of INDEX Holding, shared the details with ARN News.

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