emirates7 - The DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organisation and Zayed University have formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the university’s Dubai campus. The agreement, signed by Khaled Al Attar, Director-General of DIHAD, and Professor Michael Allen, Acting Vice President of Zayed University, aims to strengthen collaboration in the humanitarian and educational fields.
This partnership will focus on organizing impactful workshops, sessions, and specialized training programs to enrich students' academic experiences and provide them with direct exposure to urgent global humanitarian challenges. Through this agreement, Zayed University students will gain exclusive access to insights from leading professionals in the humanitarian sector. They will actively participate in DIHAD’s annual conferences and events, enabling them to connect with global leaders, stay informed on the latest developments, and contribute to shaping the future of humanitarian work.
Khaled Al Attar emphasized the importance of this collaboration, noting that the MoU supports DIHAD’s mission of nurturing the next generation of humanitarian leaders by bridging academic knowledge with practical experience. He highlighted that the partnership equips students with the skills and experience necessary to have a meaningful impact on global humanitarian efforts.
The MoU outlines several collaborative initiatives designed to enhance students' academic journeys and career prospects. DIHAD will arrange for prominent humanitarian experts to give lectures and lead workshops at Zayed University, offering students valuable insights into global humanitarian issues. Both parties will work together on specialized training programs focused on sustainable humanitarian practices, ensuring students gain practical, real-world skills.
Additionally, DIHAD will facilitate the involvement of Zayed University students and faculty in its annual conferences and events, providing unique networking opportunities. The partnership will also community volunteering opportunities and career support for students, helping them access job roles in the humanitarian sector where they can apply their skills to make a meaningful impact.
Professor Michael Allen expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that it opens new opportunities for students to engage with the humanitarian sector, develop practical expertise, and contribute to addressing global challenges.
This partnership will focus on organizing impactful workshops, sessions, and specialized training programs to enrich students' academic experiences and provide them with direct exposure to urgent global humanitarian challenges. Through this agreement, Zayed University students will gain exclusive access to insights from leading professionals in the humanitarian sector. They will actively participate in DIHAD’s annual conferences and events, enabling them to connect with global leaders, stay informed on the latest developments, and contribute to shaping the future of humanitarian work.
Khaled Al Attar emphasized the importance of this collaboration, noting that the MoU supports DIHAD’s mission of nurturing the next generation of humanitarian leaders by bridging academic knowledge with practical experience. He highlighted that the partnership equips students with the skills and experience necessary to have a meaningful impact on global humanitarian efforts.
The MoU outlines several collaborative initiatives designed to enhance students' academic journeys and career prospects. DIHAD will arrange for prominent humanitarian experts to give lectures and lead workshops at Zayed University, offering students valuable insights into global humanitarian issues. Both parties will work together on specialized training programs focused on sustainable humanitarian practices, ensuring students gain practical, real-world skills.
Additionally, DIHAD will facilitate the involvement of Zayed University students and faculty in its annual conferences and events, providing unique networking opportunities. The partnership will also community volunteering opportunities and career support for students, helping them access job roles in the humanitarian sector where they can apply their skills to make a meaningful impact.
Professor Michael Allen expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that it opens new opportunities for students to engage with the humanitarian sector, develop practical expertise, and contribute to addressing global challenges.