His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the 2015 – 2021 strategy for the International Humanitarian City at its headquarters in Dubai. The special launch ceremony was graced by the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown […]

Defending champion Mulu Seboka of Ethiopia faces one of the toughest battles of her career as runners with more than 20 international marathon titles to their names look to steal her women’s crown at the 2015 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon. To be staged on January 23, the world’s richest marathon will see a star-studded field […]

With the Omega Dubai Desert Classic fast approaching, the sale of tickets has picked up pace ahead of the 26th edition of the European Tour event that gets under way at Emirates Golf Club from January 29 to February 1, 2015. Featuring defending champion Stephen Gallacher, world number two Henrik Stenson and Lee Westwood among […]

Coming on the back of a phenomenal year on the greens, Rory McIlory will be hoping to keep the momentum rolling into 2015 when he headlines a strong field at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, billed as the ‘Major of the Middle East,’ at Emirates Golf Club from January 29 to February 1.The top-ranked player […]

The Emirates Red Crescent’s (ERC’s) team at Mrajeeb Al Fhood camp in Jordan began distributing winter relief aid and food stuff to refugees on Wednesday as part of a massive UAE humanitarian mission to keep refugees warm and fed during the harsh winter. The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation also distributed relief supplies in […]

The Emirates Red Crescent’s (ERC’s) team at Mrajeeb Al Fhood camp in Jordan began yesterday (Wednesday) distributing winter relief aid and food stuff to refugees in Jordan as part of a massive UAE humanitarian mission to keep refugees warm and fed during the harsh winter weather. The gesture came in implementation of the directives of […]

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced that as of 1st February 2015, its EK019/020 service between Dubai International Airport and Manchester Airport, currently operated by a Boeing 777, will be replaced with an Airbus A380. The introduction of the second daily A380 means that half of Emirates’ 16 daily flights […]

The rushed relief shipments and aid from the UAE stated arriving to refugee camps early Wednesday morning just before the snowstorm Huda reaches its peak. This has been a new record for UAE humanitarian organizations who collaborated to execute the campaign just 12 hours after its launch. The campaign was under the direction of His […]

The main attraction of the Dubai Shopping Festifval, DSF, the 20th edition of the Carpet and Art Oasis, was inaugurated yesterday at the Dubai Festival City, displaying exquisite and rare carpets, handcrafted in renowned rug making regions. Held under the patronage of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World and Chairman of the Ports, […]

In town to celebrate Dubai Shopping Festival’s (DSF) 20th milestone edition, the celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic were spotted at Mall of the Emirates’ snow-capped hills of Ski Dubai – cuddling with the Arctic birds and propelling across the breadth of the Middle East’s first-ever indoor ski resort on a state-of-the-art zip line – […]

Lee Westwood will be hoping to snap his run of near misses at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic this time around when the former world number one tees it up at Emirates Golf Club later this month. Fresh from picking up his second win of 2014 at the Thailand Golf Championship in December, Westwood returns […]

In celebration of the completion of the first year of the #MyDubai initiative, thousands of residents and visitors who have contributed their stories of life in Dubai will be rewarded with their photographs and videos appearing on a giant screen at the heart of one of Dubai’s most popular tourist attractions. #MyDubai was launched by […]

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building by Emaar Properties, marked its fifth anniversary on January 4, 2015, with visitors to At the Top, Burj Khalifa on Level 124 joining on a day-long festivities including free access to Level 125, a part of the newly unveiled At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY experience. As part of […]

The Guinness World Record winning LED illumination on Burj Khalifa facade will continue through January 9, 2015, to regale visitors to Downtown Dubai, the mega-development by Emaar Properties , and the world’s most-visited lifestyle destination. The spectacular LED display envelopes Burj Khalifa in the UAE National flag colours, among other dazzling effects, which captivated the […]

The Dubai Concert Committee in collaboration with M Premiere proudly present “Spirit of Vienna”. The musicians are members of the famous Vienna Philharmonic and the Staatsopera Orchestras and deliver not only the spirit but also the very special interpretations and sounds of the Viennese music Traditions. The quintet consists of Stefan Neubauer, clarinet Gunter Seifert, violin Walpurga Neubauer, […]

Absolute Barbecues, better known as AB’s, the grill restaurant chain acclaimed for its multi-cuisine live cooking concept, has made its debut in Dubai, after being consistently ranked among the best restaurants in the Indian cities of Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. AB’s winning formula is based on its unrivalled ‘Do-It-Yourself’ grilling experience that incorporates a wide […]

The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest retail and entertainment destination, is marking the 20th anniversary of the globally-renowned Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2015 with a spectacular line-up of events and initiatives, aimed at underlining the city’s reputation in the international retail arena. Visitors to The Dubai Mall will have the chance to become a millionaire […]

With just a day to go for the much-awaited Downtown Dubai New Year’s Eve Gala organised by Emaar Properties, the event has already set history by clinching the Guinness World Records title for the ‘Largest LED-Illuminated Façade’ on Burj Khalifa. A team from Guinness World Records adjudicated the preparations for the Downtown Dubai New Year’s […]

There’s a jolly old man in a big red suit spreading holiday cheer all across City Centre Deira and this is the perfect time for kids to whisper their festive wishes to the man who can make them true! Until December 27th, Santa Claus along with his trusty elves will be waiting at East Court […]

Kanz Jewels, one of UAE’s leading and oldest Jewellery brands played host to the blockbuster Bollywood movie – ‘Welcome Back’ as the movie was shot extensively at the store in Dubai Gold Souk, Deira. This was the first Bollywood movie to be shot at Dubai Gold Souq according to Kanz Jewels. Bollywood artists Anil Kapoor […]

On the year’s busiest travel day, and the busiest travel day ever for Dubai’s airports, dnata stepped up and delivered a flawless experience for travellers from around the world. The holiday travel season hit its peak on 19th December as more than 133,000 passengers, 150,000 bags and over 540 flights from around the world landed […]

In its quest to identify the best brands in the world, the Global Brands Magazine http://www.globalbrandsmagazine.com awards night was held at The Address Downtown Dubai, overseeing the iconic Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall on December 15, 2014. Representatives from top brands across the globe gathered at the ball room for the evening which marked […]

Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka hides five golden tickets in his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever finds these tickets will win a tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the […]

The Address Montgomerie Dubai, a premium golf resort of The Address Hotels + Resorts, has won two laurels as ‘Best Golf Course in the Middle East’ and ‘United Arab Emirates’ Best Golf Course’ at the prestigious international World Golf Awards 2014. The World Golf Awards celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world class courses […]

Dubai has welcomed the largest ever tourism industry Mega FAM trip comprising travel operators, wedding planners, MICE operators, niche segment specialists and media experts representing 16 cities across India from 6-9 December 2014. Hosted by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the Mega FAM which included 440 representatives of the travel industry partners, […]

Join us this year as Aladdin, Genie and their friends take you on a magical all singing, all dancing adventure to rescue Santa from the evil hands of wizard Abanazer. Both adults and children will be whisked away on a magical journey, full of fun, laughter and christmas cheer. Advance booking is recommended as places […]

The eleventh edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) got off to a glamorous start last night at the Madinat Jumeirah with a red carpet opening gala screening The Theory of Everything from Academy Award-winning director James Marsh.  The Theory of Everything is a thought-provoking film starring Eddie Redmayne as extraordinary physicist Stephen Hawking […]

Over 200,000 passengers have used Emirates’ free onboard Wi-Fi since October this year, taking advantage of the airline’s service to connect with family, friends or colleagues when they fly. On most Emirates A380s passengers can access 10MBs of free data, enough to send emails, blog, tweet, post on Facebook, or browse the Internet. Emirates currently […]

Global Brands Magazine, a leading magazine head-quartered in the United Kingdom, is scheduled to have its annual awards ceremony on the 15th of December 2014 at The Address Hotel Downtown, Dubai, with the aim to recognise and honour brands that have excelled and shown extraordinary performance in various sectors. Speaking to the media, Jay Reddy, […]

Golfing superstar Tiger Woods will design the new 18-hole championship golf course in Dubai to be built by luxury real estate developers, DAMAC Properties and operated by The Trump Organization. Set within the 55 million sq ft master community of AKOYA Oxygen, the ‘Trump World Golf Club, Dubai’ will include a state-of-the-art clubhouse, world-class restaurant […]

We are on the move, on the go, on the run. Our mobile phones are our best companions. We are thriving with instant access to everything, from ideas to dates, from knowledge to passion. So why not instant job search? With this in mind, Monster is bringing job seekers the Monster Mobile app and Monster […]

The Omega Dubai Ladies Masters will provide a snapshot of the game’s balance of power with a bevy of globe-trotting rising stars going out with seasoned campaigners when the season-ending Ladies European Tour event gets under way at Emirates Golf Club on Wednesday. Renowned for bringing power, flair and exuberance to the game, young prodigies […]

Rainbow Milk, one of the legendary brands of FrieslandCampina Middle East, part of Royal FrieslandCampina- one of the largest dairy- cooperatives in the world, launched its ‘Proud to Be Part of Your Life’ Campaign on the UAE’s 43rd anniversary celebrations. The campaign draws inspiration from the brand’s proud association with the country since 1955. The […]

DIFF’s Open-Air Screenings Return in 2014 The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will once again host its free public film screenings, with a series of screenings at THE BEACH, opposite JBR between December 10th and December 16th starting at 7:30 pm each evening. On Wednesday, December 10th, guests at THE BEACH, opposite JBR will be able to […]

ExecuJet Aviation Group is excellently placed to step up its growth in the Middle East in 2015, thanks to various investments and achievements in the past 12 months. That is the message of Mark Hardman, Operations Director, ExecuJet Middle East, at the 2014 Middle East Business Aviation show (MEBA) in Dubai, where the group is […]

With his confidence on a high after earning playing privileges on the European Tour, Matt Fitzpatrick is primed to take on a fresh challenge when he competes in the DUBAi Open, the Asian Tour’s final event of 2014, at The Els Club Dubai next month. The former world number one amateur lived up his enormous […]

A unique ‘Beat the Heat’ product that began life as a rain protection system has been named ‘Best Green Product of the Year’ at the 2014 BGreen Awards in Dubai. Derbigum Middle East scooped the prize for a revolutionary eco-friendly roofing solution that defies everything a Gulf summer or European winter can throw at it. […]

The first “Forum on Humanitarian Action Rooted in Islam and International Humanitarian Law,” opened today at the International Humanitarian City, IHC, having been organised by the IHC, International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, and the Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC. Yehia Khalil, Deputy Head of the ICRC regional delegation in Kuwait, noted, “This forum, which […]

International Humanitarian City, IHC, is hosting its maiden forum on “Humanitarian Action Rooted in Islam and International Humanitarian Law” in Dubai. The two-day forum, which opens today, is jointly organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) at the IHC premises. An official from the Ministry of […]

The Eco Calendar design is fresh and on-trend with its nature-inspired patterned monthly designs. The colorful yet tranquil designs will be a welcome addition to any desk! Calendar features a 100% post-consumer waste paper cover, and inside pages printed double-sided on plantable seed paper. Tent calendar format sits smartly on desktops to prominently display your […]

Cyber Gear, the award winning internet company based in Dubai has signed an exclusive contract to represent World Communication Forum Davos in the UAE. As part of the agreement, Cyber Gear will offer to UAE based government and private sector organisations, a unique opportunity to network with international speakers and showcase their brand to a […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) will participate for the first time inthe upcoming GITEX Technology Week which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center from 12-16 October, 2014. Host to 9 UN Agencies and over 50 international NGOs and commercial companies as members, IHC has grown to become the world’s largest logistics and […]

A convoy from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) loaded with food and humanitarian supplies arrived Saturday in western Libya to help thousands of families displaced from the recent fighting near Tripoli. “Although the security situation in Libya is volatile and perilous, WFP has managed to resume food […]

Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has discussed with Shaima Al Zarouni, Chief Executive Officer of International Humanitarian City (IHC), ways to enhance the bilateral relations and joint cooperation in all future fields. They also tackled the University’s vision to strengthen the culture of innovation, creativity and scientific […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received today in attendance of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, a UN delegation comprising Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and Pierre Krahenbuhl, Commissioner-General of United Nations Relief and […]

More than half a million children in northern Iraq will be forced to miss the beginning of the academic year as hundreds of schools are still occupied by people fleeing the ongoing violence, Save the Children warns. In Dohuk governorate alone, around 650 schools are still being used to host families displaced over the summer. […]

Save the Children is committing to supporting Jammu & Kashmir government’s immediate appeal for flood relief items by providing 5000 blankets. Following reports of a children’s hospital in Srinagar being flooded, Save the Children is especially concerned about the plight of children in the flood-ravaged Kashmir Valley and Jammu region, where the Jhelum and Tawi […]

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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai and the International Humanitarian City (IHC) to develop the mechanism and guidelines for local fundraising and humanitarian campaigns, and ensure charitable activities in Dubai are supervised in line with the rules and regulations of the emirate. The MoU […]

In a move that surprised even the most optimistic of educationists, Online UAE Universities (OUU) announced 2,400 scholarship opportunities for students to enroll in their online MBA programs in UAE In part with its mission to ensure the access of high quality education to every student so that each may satisfy their professional and career […]

Earlier this week, as part of a generous USD 5 million donation from the Government of the United Arab Emirates, UNHCR announced that the implementation of the donation had commenced. The UAE earmarked USD 3 million for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and USD 2 million for health. The health portion will run until the […]

  In a bid to empower women in the Gulf region, Raeford University announces to start a new scholarship program, helping them to advance professionally and improve their living standards. To ensure that women in the Gulf are provided with improved options and the right opportunities to grow professionally. Raeford University has officially announced to […]

Under the Patronage of UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of International Humanitarian City HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in coordination with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Dubai’s […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been able to scale up food assistance to hundreds of thousands of Iraqis displaced from their homes in recent weeks thanks to a generous contribution of US$148.9 million from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The contribution has helped WFP provide desperately needed food to people who fled […]

The number of aid workers killed, kidnapped and seriously wounded has reached the highest number ever recorded, according to new figures published today on World Humanitarian Day. World Humanitarian Day marks the anniversary of the UN Headquarters bombing in Baghdad in 2003 when 22 people, including UN humanitarian veteran Sergio Vieria de Mello, lost their […]

  Travelers coming to Dubai have another reason to cheer. Autorent Car Rental LLC, leading car hire and leasing service provider in the Middle East having it’s headquarter in Dubai has launched series of captivating and exciting campaigns in this season. Particularly designed to increase awareness of company’s strong brand and to grab the attention […]

In honour of aid workers across the region and the world, U.A.E.’s Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) will participate in and sponsor Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) initiative to mark the UN World Humanitarian Day on 19 August. Etisalat employees will be part of an awareness walk in Dubai Mall to celebrate the spirit of courage […]

Save the Children is opening a new office in the Gulf region – the latest stage of its growth in the Middle East. The leading global independent child rights agency is already investing millions more dollars in its emergency relief work for Syria, Iraq and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. It has offices in Middle East […]

The World Food Programme (WFP) is joining other organizations and agencies around the globe in advance of World Humanitarian Day on 19 August to bring attention to the heroes who risk their lives every day to help people in need. These humanitarian heroes put themselves in danger transporting food around the world, distributing it in […]

Under the directions of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and with more than 200,000 Gazans in temporary shelters in schools and other facilities run by UNWRA, the flow of aid from Dubai continued with two flights today raising the total for the […]

TANA Netting, a proud member of International Humanitarian City in Dubai, and Sunflag (Nigeria) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 5 August in Abuja, Nigeria. Aim is to create a world-class production facility in Nigeria of WHOPES recommended long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN), namely DawaPlus® 2.0. Rune Bosselmann, director of TANA Netting, says: “We […]

Prestigious collaboration begins with The First Group’s acquisition of 30 brand new Mercedes-Benz 2014 GL 500’s to add to their VIP customer fleet Property investors with The First Group can look forward to a new level of travel comfort and luxury thanks to a prestigious agreement with Gargash Mercedes-Benz, the authorised distributor of the Mercedes-Benz […]

Dubai is a city like none other you’ll ever visit. It boasts the tallest building, the Burj Khalifa and is home to the largest fountain in the world. It’s a wonderful place to visit and should be on everyone’s bucket list. If you’re just breezing through on a holiday, or you’re looking to buy Dubai […]

With nearly 260,000 Gazan civilians in more than 90 UN shelters, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered the resumption of flights to help supply UNWRA, the World Food Programme, WHO and other aid agencies struggling to help the victims of the Israeli assault […]

With nearly 260,000 Gazan civilians in more than 90 UN shelters as the Israeli bombardment continues after an aborted ceasefire, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ordered the resumption of flights to help supply UNWRA, the World Food Programme, WHO and other aid […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) has sponsored Ramadan Aman/A Safe Ramadan this year, where Iftar meals were distributed daily to over 200,000 drivers across the seven emirates in the traffic junctions at Maghreb time, during the holy month of Ramadan. In cooperation with Police Headquarters in the U.A.E., and several hundred volunteers, the campaign is […]

He said the Concept of Islamic Economy sought by Dubai to become the Islamic Capital “is not only confined to provision of Islamic Sharia compliant financial products, but also the food, intellectual and marketing products. Therefore the provision of relief food products in cooperation with specialised agencies adds another new dimension to the relief work, […]

Under the direction of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and as of today, 14 flights using both Boeing 747 and C130 aircrafts, have made trips from Dubai to Marka Airport in Amman since last Monday, bringing the cost of the total operation […]

The United Nations agency assisting Palestinian refugees has issued an emergency appeal for US$60 million to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of the people of Gaza, including tens of thousands who have fled their homes in the wake of the current Israeli military offensive. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in […]

United Nations announced in a statement today that Aid agencies have mobilised relief aid from the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai to send the relief to thousands of displaced families in Gaza. It added that the relief supplies have been donated to the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near […]

  As we know, Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson make great efforts to please their  guests in every way possible, and now THIS SUMMER  along with Radisson Royal Hotel Dubai today announced the launch ofexciting promotions for summer 2014, which will give customers the chance to win a free night’s stay at select […]

International Humanitarian City (IHC) hosted International Medical Corps’ first Annual Asia Regional Conference in Dubai, UAE from June 9th to 11th.  The conference brought together International Medical Corps’ country team members from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Philippines, Japan as well as representatives from Dubai, Washington, Los Angeles, London and Croatia to discuss regional planning for increased outreach […]

UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City, IHC, H.R.H. Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the U.A.E., and Ruler of Dubai, has made a generous contribution of USD500,000 to support the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ efforts […]

The World Expo is a prestigious celebration of global innovation, trade, products and cultures from around the world and in 2020, the honour of hosting the six-month fair is being bestowed upon Dubai, the first city in the MENA region to do so. Despite competition from Izmir in Turkey, Ekaterinburg in Russia and Sao Paulo […]

Paramount California University now offering Executive MBA program for working adults in the Middle East Irvine, CA – Jun 25, 2014 (PRN): Paramount California University launches its flexible Executive MBA Program designed for working adults eager to accelerate their careers, specifically in the Middle East. Through partnerships with professors and education providers, the program makes […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) has concluded last week among NGOs from around the world the Annual Consultations with NGOs organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at the International Conference Centre in Geneva from June 17 to 19, 2014. Held under the theme “Women’s Leadership and Participation”, the annual consultations brought […]

At first glance, Dubai doesn’t seem the ideal place to raise your family. The glamour and glitz seem far removed from the busy, messy reality of young children. You may worry that your usual options of playing in the park or garden just won’t be suitable in high summer temperatures. According to the HSBC Expat […]

International Humanitarian City (IHC) hosted International Medical Corps’ first Annual Asia Regional Conference in Dubai, UAE from June 9th to 11th.  The conference brought together International Medical Corps’ country team members from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Philippines, Japan as well as representatives from Dubai, Washington, Los Angeles, London and Croatia to discuss regional planning for increased outreach […]

The FIFA World Cup has officially started; footballers from across the globe are heading to Brazil to put everything on the line for the pride of their nation. However, away from the field of play, none can deny that most of these football stars have a reputation of splurging unabashedly on racy cars. Do you […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) hosted and participated in the Advisory Board Meeting for the Annual Conference on Partnership and Information Sharing for Better Humanitarian Action, in coordination with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of the Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) at its premises in Dubai on Sunday. Members board and participants of the meeting […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is launching an initial emergency operation to provide food assistance to 42,000 of the most vulnerable people displaced by conflict this week in Iraq. WFP has deployed emergency and logistics staff to Erbil in the Kurdistan region to determine further food needs on the ground following the displacement […]

On January 2014, the Sundance Channel was founded by Robert Redford in the USA, they just launched a regional version for the Middle East and North Africa after signing a deal with Dubai-based-TV network OSN. The Sundance Channel started by offering independent feature films, world cinema, documentaries, short films, series and original programmes, many of […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) welcomed Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Ali Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Al Ihsan Charity Association to its premises on Wednesday, where he toured the IHC facilities and presented the IHC community with an inspirational talk. Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi, also known as the “The Green Sheikh” for his environmental […]

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in partnership with UNICEF has began providing the first learning opportunities to vulnerable Syrian refugee children through its Education Programme, launched this week, in the Azraq refugee camp in northern Jordan. The UNICEF-supported school under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education (MoE) is not set to open until the […]

  Banks in the UAE are making provisions to ensure that they are financially stable in the run-up to the 2020 Expo and 2022 Fifa World Cup. With these two exciting events in such close succession after one another, banks in the region are expected to fund expansion in the region leading up to the […]

The UAE International Award for Poets of Peace was launched at a press conference held at the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai today. In cooperation with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in the UAE, it is the first award of its kind, bridging a multitude of nationalities and languages in which poets […]

The UAE International Award for Poets of Peace was launched at a press conference held at the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai today. In cooperation with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in the UAE, it is the first award of its kind, bridging a multitude of nationalities and languages in which poets […]

The UN refugee agency today launched a massive airlift from Dubai to South Sudan carrying urgently needed though nine flights full of aid for some 100,000 internally displaced people who have fled conflict. The first UNHCR-chartered Airbus300 aircraft left Dubai this morning carrying 32 metric tons of supplies. Amongst the items being shipped are sleeping […]

Coinciding with Green Week and WETEX 2014 in Dubai, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) is partnering with Panmed Renewable Energy LLC for the launch of a 5.6 MW Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Power Project in Dubai. The humanitarian hub has always been at the forefront of implementing best practices in development and humanitarian causes. Specifically, taking […]

Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) is participating for the first time in the Dubai Government Achievements’ Exhibition, held from 8 to 10 of April at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition reflects the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and […]

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres, expressed gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for allocating USD 5 million to support UNHCR in Jordan. The Minister of International Cooperation and Development, Her Excellency, Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, announced the donation in a press conference held on Tuesday at the Ministry in the […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a generous contribution of US$31 million from the Government of the United Arab Emirates towards its emergency humanitarian operations in Syria. The donation was announced in Abu Dhabi by the Ministry of International Cooperation and Development in the presence of the Director of WFP’s UAE office […]

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and supported by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment, the United Nations, International Humanitarian City (IHC), Emirates Red Crescent, Dubai Cares and the Organization of Islamic Conference, Dubai […]

Middle East Higher Academic Council announces thesis and dissertation publication obligatory for all Online Master’s and PhD students currently based in the Middle East In wake of their attempt to effectively combat the rise of degree fraud and improve the standard of education offered in the Middle East region by various regional and international online […]

World-acclaimed Libyan artist Ali Omar Ermes recently donated his outstanding painting ‘The Sixth Ode’ to Philanthropy Age Magazine, that last week auctioned the artwork at the Christie’s Middle East sale in Dubai to benefit Syrian refugees. This contribution establishes a multilateral partnership between UNHCR, Philanthropy Age, artist Ali Omar Ermes and Christie’s Dubai. Given the […]

Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein of Jordan, the UN Messenger for Peace, arrived in Liberia today to visit UNICEF and World Food Programme (WFP)-supported projects targeting vulnerable households in Gbojay Town and Suehn Town, Bomi County. While acute malnutrition rates in the country have improved, the rate of stunting, which is caused by chronic malnutrition […]

In collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Gulf Office, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) hosted for the first time the Arabhum Workshop in Dubai last week. The full-day event brought together over 60 humanitarian and development practitioners and academics from leading organizations in the Gulf region, alongside a […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of US$1 million from the Sultanate of Oman to support food assistance programmes that will benefit people suffering the effects of drought and conflict in West Africa. “We are especially grateful for Oman’s generosity towards the people of the Sahel region whose needs risk […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) Board of Directors, Chaired by HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today expressed their deep gratitude to Dubai Customs for its unwavering support and cooperation with IHC through facilitating customs […]

Watani Al-Emarat establishment and Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create an official partnership between Watani Al-Emarat and IHC. The partnership aims for both parties to work together in order to promote and support the best practices for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian and development programs through the […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) started airlifting on Tuesday enough food to feed close to 30,000 displaced people for a month from Iraq to Qamishli in northeast Syria amid growing problems in reaching people, especially in conflict and besieged areas. It is the second such WFP airlift from Erbil, Iraq, to people who […]

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New research from professional services company, Towers Watson, reveals that employees in the UAE can expect average pay increases of 5% in 2014. With inflation expected to be running at 2.5%, this means employees can expect to see their disposable income increase by 2.5% above the cost of living. The results show healthy pay rises […]

  What’s On – the UAE’s best-selling entertainment magazine – celebrated the crème de la crème of Dubai’s restaurant, leisure and entertainment scene on Wednesday night, with the What’s On Awards Dubai. La Petite Maison claimed the evening’s top prize, scooping the highly coveted What’s On Restaurant Of The Year accolade, while Reif Othman was […]

As the number of affected people in the Philippines continues to rise, humanitarian assistance shipped out from the UAE pours into remote regions devastated by super-typhoon Haiyan, also known as Yolanda locally. To date, over 1500 metric tons of relief supplies from stockpiles of various UN agencies and international NGOs have been sent from the […]

In less than three days Dubai will know whether it will host the World Expo 2020. The World Expo2020 – which would be the first expo ever to be held in the Middle East if Dubai wins the bid – has successfully launched the Eiffel Tower, ice-cream and the telephone. Predicted to rake in billions […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) participated for the first time in the annual global humanitarian and development aid event, AidEx earlier this month. The leading international humanitarian and development aid event held annually in Brussels brings together many crucial organizations working in aid delivery together to discuss the sustainability and efficiency of aid delivery, and […]

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in collaboration with the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai is hosting a seminar on ‘Improved Capacity – Reduced Risk’ taking place at the IHC, 11th -15th November 2013. The seminar focuses on how preventive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) interventions can reduce damages caused by natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, […]