UAE leads global efforts to strengthen food security

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment (MBRC), in collaboration with the DIHAD Sustainable Organisation, organised a high-level panel discussion titled “From Giving to Sustainability: The UAE’s Leadership in Global Food Security” on the occasion of World Food Day, which will be observed on Thursday.

Hosted at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, the session was attended by Abdullah Al Basti, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment, and brought together a distinguished group of leaders, decision-makers, and experts in humanitarian work and sustainable development.

The panel discussion featured Saeed Aletter, Assistant Secretary-General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI); Amb. Dr. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Chairman of DIHAD Sustainable Organisation and Chairman of DISAB, Roving Ambassador of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) for the GCC Region; and Stephen Anderson, Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) UAE Office and Representative to the GCC Region.

The session was moderated by Khaled Al Attar, Director-General of the DIHAD Sustainable Organisation.

The session was inspired by a firm belief in the importance of food security as a cornerstone of societal stability and growth, especially amid the humanitarian crises, climate change, and economic disruptions the world is witnessing.

Participants underscored the UAE’s pioneering experience in developing systems capable of achieving food self-sufficiency and strengthening international partnerships aimed at reducing hunger and supporting long-term development.

Marking World Food Day, and in alignment with this year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” participants emphasised that the UAE’s humanitarian approach reflects a concrete and ongoing commitment to ensuring food availability through initiatives and projects that deliver practical solutions to the growing global challenges in this vital field.

The session also highlighted the pivotal role of the DIHAD Sustainable Organisation through its international initiatives and programmes.

As the organiser of The Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition - DIHAD, the World’s Leading Event on Humanitarian Aid and Development, the Organisation embodies the UAE’s vision of combining giving and innovation to achieve sustainable human development.

In this context, Dr. AlMadani affirmed that food security is a fundamental pillar of human stability and one of the key priorities of humanitarian action today.

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