Establishment of the International Humanitarian Council by UAE President

Establishment of the International Humanitarian Council by UAE President

In accordance with a recent decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the establishment of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has been formalized. This council is mandated to consolidate several existing entities, including the Joint Strategic Committee for African Cooperation, UAE Humanitarian Committee, Higher Committee for Foreign Aid, and International Health Advisory Committee, within its framework. The council's responsibilities encompass supervising the international humanitarian and philanthropic sector, reviewing and endorsing policy agendas, overseeing project preparation and execution, formulating future sectoral visions and project frameworks, and establishing requisite subcommittees to facilitate operational endeavors.