Mr. Jamal Abdul-Khaleq Abdullah Al Nouri

Mr. Jamal Abdul-Khaleq Abdullah Al Nouri is a prominent humanitarian leader from Kuwait and a long-standing supporter of UNHCR’s work for refugees and forcibly displaced people. He serves as Chairman of the Sheikh Abdullah Al Nouri Charity Society and Chairman of the International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO), two of Kuwait’s leading humanitarian institutions.

Widely respected for his philanthropic leadership, Mr. Al Nouri has championed principled, impactful giving rooted in Islamic values, with a strong focus on dignity, sustainability, and long-term solutions for vulnerable populations.

Through his leadership and advocacy, Mr. Al Nouri has played a pivotal role in mobilizing significant support for UNHCR across multiple displacement contexts. Contributions championed by him have supported lifesaving cash assistance, shelter, and livelihood interventions for refugees and internally displaced people in Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, Pakistan, and Bangladesh - reaching tens of thousands of vulnerable families. These efforts have enabled them to meet essential basic needs, strengthen self-reliance, and rebuild their lives with dignity amid protracted crises.

Mr. Al Nouri has also been instrumental in strengthening UNHCR’s engagement with Islamic Philanthropy, helping to position it as an important and accountable component of humanitarian response. Under his stewardship, collaborative winterization and fundraising campaigns have continued over several years, while partnerships have grown to include livelihoods and resilience-building initiatives. His leadership at IICO further presents opportunities to expand regional and global cooperation, building on the organization’s longstanding collaboration with UNHCR and advancing shared humanitarian priorities.

In recognition of his unwavering commitment, leadership, and advocacy on behalf of people forced to flee, UNHCR has renewed Mr. Al Nouri’s appointment as a UNHCR Patron. In this honorary role, he continues to support UNHCR’s mission by raising awareness, encouraging strategic and values-based giving, and demonstrating how faith-inspired philanthropy can deliver tangible and lasting impact for refugees and host communities worldwide.