Dihad conference and exhibition at Dubai World Trade Centre - in pictures

The annual event brings together decision-makers from NGOs, UN agencies, charities and governmental bodies, together with aid, education and construction providers from the private sector

A woman walks past the stand for the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives philanthropic foundation, at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference (Dihad). Chris Whiteoak / The National

A man attending Dihad views a display on the UAE's global Waterfalls Initiative, which aims to deliver web-based continuous education for one million doctors and other medical staff. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The annual event seeks to serve the needs of the international humanitarian aid and development community in the Middle East, Africa and the world. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dihad brings together decision-makers from NGOs, UN agencies, charities and governmental bodies, together with aid, education and construction providers from the private sector. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, visits Dihad. The event seeks to help decision-makers address the needs of people affected by crises and disasters. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Suhaila Shaaban, who has volunteered abroad for the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, speaks at the UAE water aid booth at Dihad. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The stand for the Zayed charitable and humanitarian foundation, which was founded by Sheikh Zayed, the Founding Father, at Dihad. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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