Dubai reinforced its global reputation as a hub for international dialogue and fraternity on Thursday with the launch of the ‘I Am Peacekeeper Movement’ bringing together Nobel laureates, policymakers, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and changemakers from across the world.
Led by Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Founder of the ‘I Am Peacekeeper Movement’ and Executive Director of the Wockhardt healthcare conglomerate, the event saw Dr Asle Toje, Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Professor Mohan Munasinghe, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Blue Planet Prize recipient, Ouided Bouchamaoui, 2015 Nobel Peace Laureate and Dr Khalid Ghanem Al Ghaith, Secretary-General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF), Abu Dhabi come together in a powerful, never-seen-before demonstration of global solidarity, emphasising the urgent need for dialogue, understanding, and peace amid ongoing geopolitical crises.
Speaking at the launch, Dr Khorakiwala said peace was a ‘commitment’ that had to be owned collectively. “Peace is not a distant dream but a shared responsibility that belongs to all of us. With this movement, we aim to bring together individuals and institutions that are willing to step forward and shoulder that commitment. Dubai offers the perfect platform to launch this journey – a crossroads of cultures and ideas where dialogue translates into action,” he told delegates while highlighting the movement’s 12 key initiatives which range from engaging nearly 2 million global online advocates, launching the upcoming Billionaires for Peace Conclave in February 2026 and expanding global networks of directors and influencers – all designed to foster “compassion, equity, and unity worldwide”.
“The vision of the UAE rulership led by HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of UAE, and HH Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the PM and VP of UAE, has laid a stable foundation for tolerance and coexistence not seen anywhere in the world. It’s about time peace must move beyond rhetoric and become a lived practice in our homes, workplaces, and governments everywhere else. The foundation of world peace is based on inner peace through the practice of 7 human values of gratitude, forgiveness, love, humility, giving, patience and truth,” stressed Dr Khorakiwala, the architect of other landmark initiatives such as the Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit and the symbolic Peace Charter – A Love Letter to Humanity. In his role as CEO of the Wockhardt Foundation, he has also been bringing a unique convergence of healthcare innovation and humanitarian advocacy – drom pioneering the Mobile 1000 programme that’s delivered free medical care to over 40 million rural poor in India to uniting Nobel Peace Laureates under a common platform.
Professor Munasinghe, the Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), that shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice-President of the United States Al Gore, said: “Peace-building is not just about ending conflicts, but about creating fair opportunities for all. Economic justice, environmental care, and social inclusion are pillars of lasting stability. The ‘I Am Peacekeeper Movement’ is timely because it reminds us that every citizen has a role in shaping this shared future.”
Echoing his sentiments, Dr Al Ghaith said the UAE was proud to support initiatives that promote harmony. “The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity is proud to support initiatives that foster understanding, tolerance, and fraternity across borders. The ‘I Am Peacekeeper Movement’ embodies these values and creates a space for leaders and citizens alike to commit to peace as a way of life. Hosting this in the UAE reflects our country’s dedication to dialogue and harmony,” he said.
Building on Dubai’s legacy as a convenor of global voices, the milestone event follows the record-breaking peace summit – held in Dubai earlier this April – that brought together 12 Nobel laureates in an unprecedented celebration of dialogue and collaboration at Expo City Dubai.
The event also serves as a curtain-raiser for the inaugural “Billionaires For Peace Conclave 2026,” scheduled for next February in Dubai and expected to be another landmark international gathering of Nobel laureates and Forbes billionaires.
