The UAE Aid Agency and @UNICEF held a high level roundtable at @dihad 2026 focused on strengthening water, sanitation and hygiene systems through better preparedness, recovery, financing, innovation and artificial intelligence. The discussions brought together humanitarian organisations, donors, innovators and private sector representatives to explore more resilient approaches for vulnerable communities. Recommendations from the session will be submitted to the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, co hosted by the UAE and Senegal from 8 to 10 December. Over the past three years, the UAE has allocated US$21 million to support global water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives, including desalination and water infrastructure projects serving crisis affected communities. Photo: WAM #DIHAD2026 #WaterSecurity #UNICEF #ArabTimesNews

Dubai hosted a series of high level strategic meetings bringing together humanitarian leaders, international organisations, experts and key stakeholders ahead of the 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition. Discussions focused on the future of humanitarian action, including crisis response, financing, humanitarian diplomacy, artificial intelligence, data governance and stronger collaboration between governments, international organisations, the private sector and philanthropic institutions. Dihad (@dihad) 2026 will officially open in Dubai under the theme “Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Action,” reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global hub for humanitarian dialogue and international cooperation. The programme will bring together diverse global voices to explore more innovative, inclusive and sustainable approaches to addressing humanitarian challenges worldwide. Photo: WAM #DIHAD2026 #HumanitarianAction #Dubai #ArabTimesNews