Dubai, UAE
Dubai, known as the Venice of the Gulf was particularly spectacular during the majestic celebration of the WCH Royal Summit, founded by the Queen of Maharlika, HRH Maria Amor Torres, hosted by We Care for Humanity (WCH) and the Royal Maharlika in collaboration with the Sultanate of Maguindanao at the Pullman Hotel in Deira City Centre.
The WCH Royal Summit, a conglomeration of events has officially commenced in the morning with a historic ribbon-cutting and has featured the WCH Humanitarian Forum filled with eminent personalities. The evening program showcased the Royal Maharlika Awards and Knighting, the Men & Women of the Year, and an all-day Trade and Art Exhibit.
The whole event was glorified by the presence of chief guests and presenters of awards: former heads of states His Excellency Professor Ivo Josipovic- the 3rd President of Croatia, His Excellency Filip Vujanovic- the 1st President of the Republic of Montenegro and 3rd President of Montenegro, His Majesty Sultan Salem Abulaziz Mastura Kudarat V- the 25th Supreme Sultan of Maguindanao, His Majesty Mwogezi Butamanya- the King of Isaburuli, Uganda, His Excellency Sheikh Mohamed Hassan Al Mehairi- Chairman & Senior Partner at Amana Solicitors Real Estate Registration Trustee, Dubai, Dr. Udit Raj- former MP and Chairman, Unorganized Workers Congress, India, Dr. Chenraj Roychand- Chairman and Chancellor of Jain University and the three Princesses of Maguindanao- HRH Princess Febraida Mastura Matalam, HRH Princess Harjida Karon and HRH Princess Jasma Karon.
The WCH Humanitarian Forum; WCH’ flagship event and a gathering of world and traditional leaders, corporate sectors, industry, and academic experts to bring humanitarian interventions on the most difficult issues humanity is facing had initiated
• Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change,
• Education and Learning: Unlocking Opportunities for All, and
• Mental Health: It’s Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
A conferment of Royal Maharlika Knights- the protector of the earth, builders of peace and warriors of change known as the Royal Maharlika Awards and Knighting has knighted His Royal Majesty King Nana Akomanyi Essandoh V – Ruler of Gomoa Odumase Ghana, Her Royal Highness Souma Sisowath- one of the Princesses of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Dr. Tariq Ahmed Nizami- Founder, CEO Clubs Network Worldwide, and Mr. Emami Oladi- a member of Chamber of Commerce of Iran.
The Men & Women of the Year; a coronation of men and women who possessed beauty and philanthropic qualities with its mantra “humanitarians wear crowns” has crowned the following personalities: Dr. Moon Mukerjee, Ms. Esha Thakar, Ms. Lynn Velasco, Ms. Daylinda Ramirez
Architect Rashmi Kamble Chandekar, Rev. Pastora Rizaline Torres Pascual, Ms. Rosanah Abejo, Ms. Tasneem Rehmani, Ms. Jessy Magadia, Ms. Latha Palthi, Ms. Maria Abbassi, Rev. Pastor Gabriel Pascual, and Mr. Sean Bardoo.
Among the local glittering guests who graced the event were Mr. Yaqoob Al Ali- Exe. Director & Private Advisor-Office of Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Yousif Naeemat- Discover ME Publishing, Mr. Farhan Shahid, Director of Project Development of Senses, Misook Jung of Gulf Korean Times, Maggie Wilson, Tim Connor and Glorianne Montefrio.
HRH Queen Maria Amor has launched her “Faces of Innocence” art exhibit at the Trade and Art Exhibit; a business exchange and public display of international products, services, cultural handicrafts open for global market.
Exhibitors such as Oweavers Mill & Mommas Bazaar, Avaa Perfumes, Byjus, Home Tutorial FZCO, Le Fleur, ITS General Trading, Zurich, Ayala Land and Forever Living have garnered exposures at the event.
The Queen of Maharlika adjourned the summit with a heart-warming vote of thanks to all who contributed to the success of the event especially to the main organizers: Devani Pascual- WCH Country Director in UAE, Mika Cabaluna- CEO of Events for Change, and Bon Calunsag, PR officer of WCH UAE.