Founder Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Nobel Laureates Prof. Mohan Munasinghe & Ouided Bouchamaoui, Dr. Khalid Ghanem Al Ghaith, and global leaders unite in an unprecedented show of solidarity for dialogue, understanding and peace.
Dubai, Sep 5 2025: Dubai reinforced its 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 conglomerate – the event saw Dr. Asle Toje (Vice Chair, Norwegian Nobel Committee), Prof. Mohan Munasinghe (2007 Nobel Peace Prize & Blue Planet Prize laureate), Ouided Bouchamaoui (2015 Nobel Peace Laureate) and Dr. Khalid Ghanem Al Ghaith (Secretary-General, HCHF Abu Dhabi),His Excellency Sheikh Awad Mohammed bin Sheikh Mejren — Founder, Emirates Travellers; Chairman, Emirates Travellers Festival, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi — former Minister of Environment and Water, UAE, Dr. Siddeek Ahmed — Chairman & Managing Director, Eram Holdings; Co-Chair, FICCI Arab Council; 2021 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award winner, Shri Vasudev Shamdas Shroff — Founder, Regal Group of Companies (UAE); Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (2017); UAE Golden Visa (2019), His Excellency Yaqoob Al Ali — Executive Director & Private Advisor, Office of His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum; Executive Chairman, Al Ali Group (UAE) come together in a powerful, never-seen-before gathering of global solidarity.
Words from the Founder
Dr. Khorakiwala said peace was a “commitment” that must be owned collectively:
“Peace is not a distant dream but a shared responsibility. With this movement, we aim to bring together individuals & institutions ready to shoulder that duty. Dubai is the perfect platform – a crossroads of cultures where dialogue transforms into action.”
He also unveiled 12 key initiatives including:
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Engaging 2 million online advocates
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Billionaires for Peace Conclave in Feb 2026
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Expanding networks of directors & influencers
All designed to foster compassion, equity and unity.
Tribute to UAE Leadership
Dr. Khorakiwala highlighted the vision of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan & HH Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for tolerance & coexistence.
“World peace starts with inner peace through 7 values: gratitude, forgiveness, love, humility, giving, patience, and truth.”
He also recalled his other global initiatives like:
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Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit
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Peace Charter – A Love Letter to Humanity
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Mobile 1000 Programme delivering free healthcare to 40M+ rural poor
Voices of Global Leaders
Prof. Munasinghe:
“Peace-building is about fair opportunities, environmental care, and inclusion. This movement reminds us every citizen is a peacekeeper.”
Dr. Al Ghaith:
“The UAE is proud to support initiatives of fraternity & tolerance. The Peacekeeper Movement embodies these values and makes peace a way of life.”
A Milestone for Dubai
This landmark launch builds on April’s record-breaking Dubai Peace Summit which united 12 Nobel Laureates at Expo City Dubai.
It also serves as a curtain-raiser for the inaugural Billionaires For Peace Conclave 2026 next February in Dubai – expected to unite Nobel Laureates & Forbes billionaires in another historic dialogue.
About the I Am Peacekeeper Movement
Founded by Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, the I Am Peacekeeper Movement champions:
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Peace
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Justice
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Human fraternity
Grounded in 7 values: Gratitude | Forgiveness | Love | Humility | Giving | Patience | Truth.
With millions of supporters worldwide, it runs campaigns, educational programs, and international events – building bridges for a more peaceful & compassionate world.
The Sept 4, 2025 launch in Dubai marks a historic step in this global journey.
