Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The UAE-based Suqia Foundation, operating under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, will participate in the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference (DIHAD 2026), taking place from August 24 to 26 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year’s theme is “Humanity in Transition: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Action.”
Highlighting Sustainable Water Solutions
During its participation, Suqia Foundation will showcase its sustainable humanitarian initiatives aimed at providing safe drinking water to communities in need worldwide. The foundation will also emphasize the role of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award in stimulating innovation to develop sustainable solutions for water scarcity challenges.
Vision and Impact
According to His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Suqia Foundation Board of Trustees, “Suqia embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, in creating a sustainable humanitarian and developmental impact that improves the quality of life in the most disadvantaged communities worldwide.” To date, the foundation’s projects have positively impacted the lives of approximately 15 million people across 37 countries, implementing sustainable projects and solutions targeting those facing challenges in accessing safe drinking water.
Exploring New Partnerships
Al Tayer added, “Our participation in DIHAD 2026 is part of our efforts to explore new partnerships with humanitarian, developmental, and research institutions to enhance the sustainable impact of humanitarian projects. We aim to harness innovation and technology to develop practical, sustainable solutions that strengthen water security and foster scalable solutions to the growing challenges associated with water scarcity.”
Promoting the Water Award
Mohammed Abdul Karim Al Shamsi, Acting Executive Director of Suqia Foundation, stated, “DIHAD provides an important platform for exchanging experiences with humanitarian and developmental institutions as well as innovators from around the globe. Our participation allows us to promote the fifth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, encouraging innovators, institutions, and research centres to propose solutions that can lead to significant and scalable global impact.”
Focus on the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
Throughout the conference, the foundation will also highlight the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, which has a total prize value of $1 million. This award encourages individuals, institutions, and research centres to develop innovative technologies for the production, distribution, desalination, and purification of water using renewable energy sources. Applications for the fifth cycle of the award will be accepted until September 30, 2026.
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