Its presence provided a platform to present the capabilities of its international community
Dubai Humanitarian participated in AidEx 2026, that took place on the 21st and 22nd of October 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, showcasing its unique humanitarian ecosystem and advancing dialogue on building more resilient, connected and diversified humanitarian supply chains.
Throughout the two-day exhibition, Dubai Humanitarian engaged with humanitarian organisations, international partners and commercial companies, highlighting the opportunities available within the free zone and its role in supporting global humanitarian action.
Its exhibition stand provided a platform to present the capabilities of its international community, explore opportunities for new members to join it and highlight its efforts for a Global Safety Net connecting humanitarian hubs, resources, data and logistics capabilities across regions.
Collective understanding
“Our focus is to continue translating this collective understanding into stronger coordination and practical solutions that keep humanitarian assistance moving, even under the most challenging circumstances,” stressed Giuseppe Saba, CEO. Dubai Humanitarian.
Moderated by Benjamin Safari, Head of Supply Management Service at UNHCR, the panel featured Alex Marianelli, Chief Inter Agency Supply Chain Services at the World Food Programme; Cecile Terraz, Global Director, Humanitarian Services & Supply Chain Management at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; Grete Kjaer, Global Key Client Manager, Aid & Relief at AP Moller–Maersk; Jean-Cédric Meeùs, Chief Global Transport & Logistics at UNICEF; and Sayed Harris, Manager – Cargo Global Commercial & Special Products at Emirates SkyCargo.
