HE Dr Mohammed Al-Hadid was interested in the work of the Red Crescent from childhood and as soon as he was old enough became a volunteer - he became head of the Youth branch and in 1993 was elected President.

Since 1985 then he has become deeply involved in the work of the Movement internationally and in 2003 was elected Chairman of the Standing Commission – the highest body in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Apart from his numerous other responsibilities he has been instrumental in achieving the adoption of the Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 relating to the acceptance of an additional distinctive emblem – the Red Crystal – to be used alongside the present Cross and Crescent. Dr Al-Hadid will chair the International Conference in Geneva in June when the Statutes of the Movement will be amended so that they are in synchrony with the tools of International Humanitarian Law.

His leadership during the 1990/91 Gulf Crisis earned him the reputation of adhering to the principles and humanitarian values of the Red Cross/Red Crescent for which he was awarded gold medals from both the American Red Cross and the Iraqi Red Crescent. He is an unwavering humanitarian who believes in open dialogue and the rights and dignity of every individual. His philosophy is that only by understanding the diversity of all races and cultures can the Movement be strengthened to achieve a more harmonious and peaceful world.

Despite his international commitments he continues to expand the activities of the Jordan Red Crescent throughout the kingdom and is a member of numerous Committees and Boards. On his election as Chairman of the Standing Commission he was awarded the title of Maali/Minister by HM King Abdullah II in recognition of services rendered to his country.

He is married with six children and his hobbies include soccer, reading and listening to music.
 

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