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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 – 5:05 PM
ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2019 (WAM) — The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and the Sustainable Humanitarian Organization, DIHAD, signed today a memorandum of understanding aimed at establishing a strategic partnership between the two sides to enhance cooperation on educational and humanitarian training programs and initiatives.
The memorandum of understanding was signed at the academy’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, by His Excellency Nikolay Mladenov, Director General of the Academy, and His Excellency Dr. Abdul Salam Al-Madani, Ambassador of the Mediterranean Parliament in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and President of the DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organization, in the presence of Eng. Khaled Al-Attar, Director General of Education at the DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organization. And a number of representatives and administrators from both sides.
The partnership between the Academy and the sustainable humanitarian organization DIHAD paves the way for the active exchange of key knowledge and expertise, and the upgrading of the technical and intellectual skills of the participants.
The collaboration focuses on strengthening the relationship between diplomacy and humanitarian action, and covers the essential information needed to achieve success and influence in that crucial area.
His Excellency Nikolay Mladenov said: “The Memorandum of Understanding we signed with DIHAD demonstrates the Academy’s commitment to addressing global humanitarian challenges. Through this collaboration, we can expand our impact and make a difference in humanitarian diplomacy.”
He added, “Our alliance with DIHAD is a testament to the Academy’s ongoing efforts to provide education in the humanitarian field. In 2021, we launched the Master of Arts in Humanitarian and Development Work program, giving interested individuals the opportunity to learn from professionals and academics in this field.”
For his part, Ambassador Dr. Abdul Salam Al-Madani said: “We aspire through this agreement to achieve the goals of global humanitarian diplomacy, which has begun to enhance its active global role in the recent period and reflects on organizations and individuals, which is represented in building bridges of cooperation between vulnerable groups and stakeholders.” decision and influencers and urging the mobilization of all efforts to increase access to resources that meet the needs of this group, which in turn enhances the global humanitarian role.
He added: “We seek, through the various events, programs and activities adopted by the sustainable humanitarian organization DIHAD, to achieve the vision of the United Arab Emirates in terms of long-term development work, which coincides with the declaration of the year 2023 to be the year of sustainability in the United Arab Emirates, so that sustainability is the main focus.” our agenda for this year.
DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organization is committed to empowering the world through sustainable development, humanitarian initiatives, and education. In 2022, DIHAD for Humanitarian Action launched the first international master’s degree in sustainable humanitarian work, in cooperation with the Spanish Yokam University, which is considered one of the most powerful master’s programs in global humanitarian work.
In its first year, the program attracted more than 30 students from more than 25 different nationalities who have a desire to promote humanitarian efforts at the global level and develop their skills.
The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy offers the Master of Arts in Humanitarian Development, an accredited, full-time program designed for people interested in working in the humanitarian sector.
The program goes beyond typical academic courses, offering practical skills development as well as an understanding of key theories affecting humanitarian aid and development studies. Added to this is the focus on decision-making and managing multicultural teams, which are essential skills for leaders in this sector.
The program lasts for an academic year, supporting the establishment of individuals looking to contribute to humanitarian and development efforts.
The Academy recently participated in the Dubai International Conference and Exhibition for Relief and Development – DIHAD, which was held in Dubai last March, where representatives of the Academy highlighted its efforts to train world-class diplomats in the field of humanitarian work in front of the international audience of the exhibition. The event also attracted potential students interested in joining the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy during the coming academic years.
Ahmed Al Botli / Ahmed Jamal
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