UAE establishes International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council

The UAE has established the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, following a federal decree issued by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, the Council will be responsible for supervising humanitarian and philanthropic affairs.

It will integrate the Joint Strategic Committee for African Cooperation, UAE Humanitarian Committee, Higher Committee for Foreign Aid, and International Health Advisory Committee.

The Council will be responsible for reviewing and approving policies for the sector, overlooking the implementation of relevant initiatives and projects, developing the future vision, and forming any subcommittees to support operations.

Reem Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Maryam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Mheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment; Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Development; Faris Mohammed Ahmed Al Mazrouei, Adviser to the Presidential Court; Dr. Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Red Crescent; Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development; and Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs will also be part of the Council.