According to the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), the UAE was the third biggest donator of foreign aid globally. With a total contribution of Dh18.36 billion of developmental aid in 2014, the UAE spent 1.26% of gross national income on foreign developmental aid.

The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE, expressed this very clearly when he declared: 'We believe that the benefit of the fortune granted to us by God should spread to cover our brothers and friends.'

Humanitarian Technology & Equipment summit will provide a technology and equipment innovation focused cross industry platform to discuss how maximum return on humanitarian aid investment may be achieved through utilization of technology and equipment solutions.

Billions of dollars are being spent on humanitarian aids
Humanitarian and relief aid in emergency situations accounted for Dh7.7 billion. Projects associated with children, including health programs, education and relief efforts, have received Dh2 billion over the past 44 years.

Why take part in Humanitarian Technology & Equipment summitæ
This summit is being launched to help demonstrating best practice implementation to answer the specific requirements and challenges in Dubai.

This unique and timely event will bring together the relevant government bodies, donor organizations, international NGOs, specialists in aid provision for emergency situations, consultants and technology solution providers.

For further information about the conference, please visit www.humanitariantechuae.com .