A UAE paper has said that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has remained a source of humanitarian goodness and charity, being the legacy of the founding father of the nation, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. “Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler […]

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Dubai:International Humanitarian City (IHC) has a clear vision of the future on how best to serve those in need around the globe after the launch of a new strategy yesterday by top leaders. Gathered to celebrate a new way forward, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE […]

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By launching the 2015-2021 strategy for the International Humanitarian City (IHC), His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is laying a future vision to develop and promote the message, mission and standing of the IHC at a time when humanitarian work is experiencing […]

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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 H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 – […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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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  Farnek is a leading provider of total facilities management (maintenance, cleaning, security, design & build and energy management) specializing in the consulting and operating of commercial and complex building infrastructures. Farnek is maintaining over 1000 properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with a workforce of +1500 employees. Visit http://www.linkedin.com/company/farnek-services-llc

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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  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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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  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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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  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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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  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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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They say business is about ideas, and ideas come from people. Recognizing this philosophy, Samsung has pioneered the concept of ‘Launching People‘, an idea that is gathering momentum on the Social Media. The ‘Launching People’ program is easy to join. Submit your idea to any one of the 4 project categories: Start-up Fashion Invention Education […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Are you a city slicker who prefers shopping or are you a beach bum who’d rather lay on the beach than move a muscle? Answer ten questions and Hayes and Jarvis will tell you your travel personality and the ideal destination for you. You can then enter to win £2,000 towards your next travel trip. […]

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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 […]

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  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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) participated in the Dubai Forum for Government Best Practices (DFGBP), organised by the Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. DEWA’s participation aimed to promote practical science-based experiences in public […]

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The Information Technology Department of Dubai Municipality has recently announced that the iDubai App of Dubai Municipality has been updated with a bunch of smart services aimed at supporting the Smart Government Initiative launched by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Mohamed Al Zaffin, […]

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The 42-storey property, Novotel Dubai Al Barsha, is open for business, accepting its first guest today, Sunday 10 November. Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the four-star hotel has an inventory of 465 guest rooms, five food and beverage outlets, ten meeting rooms and a business centre, not to forget a host of leisure facilities. The Novotel Dubai […]

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During her visit to Dubai this week, First Lady and Wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, HE Datin Pduka Seri HJH Rosmah Mansor paid International Humanitarian City (IHC) a visit on Wednesday, November 13. The Malaysian delegation comprised of high dignitaries from the Office of the Malaysian Prime Minister and the General Consulate of […]

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The International Humanitarian City (IHC) welcomed United Nations Development Group (UNDG) Chair and UN Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Helen Clark recently at the IHC premises. The former New Zealand Prime Minister and current UNDP Administrator, along with UNDP Regional Director Sima Bahous and UNDP Resident Representative Sayed Aqa, was accompanied by Adviser Ibrahim Bu Melha, […]

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Dubai Land Department launched today a new online real estate portal, eMart, to be the online portal for the auction, sale, and rental of properties and a simple and convenient exchange centre for real estate private and public real estate information, that guarantees transparency and credibility in all data, in line with the vision of […]

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The International Humanitarian City (IHC), in coordination with the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), hosted the Sphere training on humanitarian aid in Dubai for the second time this year, between October 26 and November 2. The week-long training included an emergency response simulation held at the IHC warehouses, with the participation […]

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United Kingdom Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan visited the International Humanitarian City (IHC) on Tuesday, October 29 during his visit to the United Arab Emirates this week. Mr Duncan’s visit marked continuous cooperation between the UAE and the UK in the humanitarian and development sector. IHC CEO Shaima Al Zarooni introduced the […]

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The new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) opened its doors for business today following its official inauguration and the welcoming of the first commercial flight. A large delegation of local dignitaries and aviation officials toured the facility following the unveiling of a commemorative display and welcomed the arrival of […]

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Heads of the World Food Programme (WFP) Country Offices in the Middle East and North Africa have gathered in Dubai this week for the annual regional meeting. Sponsored by Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC), the meeting was held on October 21-23, and attended by over 50 WFP country directors and staff from the UN food […]

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In line with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to transform Dubai into a Smart city, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website which coincides with GITEX Technology Week 2013. The […]

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Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, announced that Dubai is hosting the first green economy summit in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on 15th and 16th April 2014, to complement the sustainable future vision of […]

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Eng. Hussain Nassir Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, on Tuesday has inaugurated the Future Cities summit in Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre that takes place from 8-10 October alongside Cityscape Global 2013, bringing together the world’s leading urban planners armed with the essential knowledge and know-how to ensure regional cities maintain wellbeing, growth […]

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Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, and master developer of destinations and districts including Business Bay, DUBAILAND and The Walk at JBR, has confirmed it is proceeding with the development of Culture Village; a creek side destination which aims to capture the culture and heritage of Dubai. The Arabic themed development will […]

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Local Dubai Students Spread the Message of Peace ‘Winchester and Friends in Harmony’ is an initiative launched by two ex-students of The Winchester School, Dubai with the wider message of promoting peace in the world. One good song with a message can bring a point more deeply to more people than a thousand rallies. The […]

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Emirates’ expansion reaches new heights today with the launch of flights to Clark in the Philippines, the inauguration of a route between Milan and New York, and a brand new A380 service to Brisbane – all on the same day in four different continents. First to take off from Dubai International at 0440hrs this morning […]

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Meydan Sobha FZ LLC, announced that District One, Dubai’s marquee development located in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, is making rapid progress with the construction of its Show Village. The Show Village, which will act as a unique showcase of the prestigious Meydan Sobha development, is already approximately 80% complete and when finished will comprise nine […]

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Among four competing cities, Dubai is seen as the best-positioned candidate to host the global exposition, World Expo 2020, according to a survey of 1,000 executives from the Alliance Business Centres Network (ABCN). Among all participants, 57 percent or 570 executives voted in favor of Dubai, while 18 percent saw Russia’s Yekaterinburg as the best […]

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Vessels left Dubai for Syria last week are carrying UNHCR’s largest consignment of relief items from its International Humanitarian City-based stockpile to help meet the needs of thousands of displaced persons in Syria.On Friday, the M/V England started sailing out of Duba’s Jebel Ali port carrying 24 containers each 40 feet in length loaded with […]

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H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sam Pai, Chairman, China Sonangol Group. The agreement mandates China Sonangol International Pte. Ltd. to set up a crude oil refinery in Dubai. The […]

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Emirates Airline received international honours this month winning the Best in Middle East at the 2013 Airline Passenger Experience (APEX) Passenger Choice Awards for the fourth straight time in Los Angeles and the Best Up in the Air Experience award at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Awards in Las Vegas. Voted by passengers, the APEX […]

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The 2013 World Humanitarian Day Campaign in Dubai came to a conclusion with thousands of people across the UAE showing their support by sharing their ideas on how to answer the question: “The World Needs More”?. The word “Peace” was the most popular word selected. The global campaign, organized by the United Nations Office for […]

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Under the patronage of H.E. Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the Fourth Annual Conference on Effective Partnership & Information Sharing for Better Humanitarian Action opened today in Kuwait City. Organized by the International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO), Direct Aid and the UN Office for the […]

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With two million refugees having fled Syria, government ministers from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey announced with UNHCR today that they had agreed to jointly seek an urgent and major expansion of international help for the region. Lebanon’s Minister of Social Affairs Wael Abu Faour, Jordan’s Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu […]

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Today, the number of Syrian refugees passed the threshold of two million, and with no sign of this tragic outflow ending. The war is now well into its third year and Syria is haemorrhaging women, children and men who cross borders often with little more than the clothes on their backs. This trend is nothing […]

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees conveys its deepest gratitude and appreciation for the continued tireless efforts made by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs and UNHCR Eminent Advocate. Her Highness has responded to an immediate […]

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International Humanitarian City (IHC) welcomed students from Harvard University and American University in Dubai to its warehouses, as part of the 22nd Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) Conference field visits. Being held in the Middle East for the first time, HPAIR 2013 was jointly organized by Harvard University and the American University […]

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With aims to facilitate further cooperation with the International Humanitarian City (IHC) and its member organizations, Director General of the Commission of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Mohammed Abdullah Al Ahli visited IHC on Thursday August 21st, 2013, where he met with IHC CEO Shaima Al Zarooni. In a statement made yesteryda, Mr. Mohammed said, “The […]

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Dubai’s International Humanitarian City yesterday marked World Humanitarian Day (WHD) by celebrating humanitarian aid and honouring those whose who have lost their lives in humanitarian service. The event, which was organized by the IHC in collaboration with its UN and private partners, was held in the heart of Downtown Dubai, at the Dubai Mall from […]

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The UN refugee agency is sending the largest shipment of emergency relief items so far this year from its Dubai-based global stockpile intended for persons uprooted within Syria. The relief items, traveling in 33 trucks, are leaving Dubai beginning August 15. Amongst the items being shipped across the Arabian peninsula from Dubai are blankets for […]

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Saqr bin Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, UAE Minister of Labour, has issued a ministerial circular announcing the first and second days of the month of Shawwal as Eid-al-Fitr holidays for all establishments in the private sector, to re-start work on the 3rd of Shawwal, 1434. On the occasion, Mr. Ghobash congratulated the President His Highness Sheikh […]

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DUBAI, 24th July 2013 – Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered a grant of AED5 million to the UAE Writers Union to enable it to continue its activities in the UAE and its participation overseas. The Chairman of Union, Habib Al Sayegh, thanked Sh. Mohammad for the generous […]

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Representative in the Western Region and Chairman of the Red Crescent Authority (RCA), has said the UAE led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, backs the humanitarian initiatives that support social responsibility and humanitarian partnership among societal organisations. He underlined that the UAE leads creative initiative to alleviate suffering and preserve […]

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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), with the support of the Rotary Clubs of the UAE and several corporate and media partners, are launching a global fundraising and awareness campaign enabling the public to double their online donations to WFP throughout the Holy Month. The Rotary Clubs of the UAE are joining forces and […]

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Dubai has no scarcity of attractions however the strict Muslims do find themselves a bit out of place here some times. Keeping this in mind by the end of next year, however, our glitzy emirate plans to open a unique public park project called Holy Quran Park which will definitely attract the regional tourists. The […]

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The magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the pride of UAE, has been ranked by the world’s largest travel community among the Top 25 landmark attractions of the world. This makes the Grand Mosque in line with the Taj Mahal in India, Petra in Jordan and Machu Picchu in Peru – as came in TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travellers […]

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The “Watani” Programme organised for its camp volunteers a field visit to the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai, in order to familiarize them with the relief work done by the international humanitarian organizations registered in the IHC and working from the United Arab Emirates, to promote a culture of voluntary work to them. The […]

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Dubai has launched yet an other another record breaking tower. The one billion Dirham Cayan Tower, formerly known as Infinity Tower has been inaugurated on Monday 10th June. Cayan Real Estate Investment the developer of the tower says, the 307-meter-high tower holds the record for the tallest twisted architectural creation in the world, “We wanted to develop […]

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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is underscoring its commitment to developing partnerships with the Gulf actors by opening a permanent branch office in the International Humanitarian City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). NRC continuously aims at strengthening and building up partnerships with global humanitarian actors with a goal to maximize effective ways to alleviate […]

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DUBAI : In a glittering inaugural ceremony held today at Paris Gallery, Dubai Mall, celebrated Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu launched Gili, one of the most renowned Indian jewellery brands. This launch is part of the recently announced tie-up of Gitanjali and Paris Gallery. The Gitanjali Group is one of the largest integrated diamond and jewellery […]

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HE Ibrahim Bu Milha, Vice President of the Board of the International Humanitarian City (IHC), today presented the Humanitarian Journalism award to Journalist Hanan Khandaqjy for coverage of “Physical and verbal abuse to people with disabilities in private care centers” during the Arab Journalism Awards. Most of the large humanitarian emergencies affect countries in the […]

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The International Humanitarian City participation in the UAE Careers Fair 2013 came in line with the directions of the IHC’s management to attract qualified personnel and young talented citizens in order to provide them with trainings and refine them. Also its part of the IHC’s commitment in serving the nation-building and increase the efficiency of […]

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Dubai: Officials have revealed details of a new earth imaging satellite that will be the first satellite to be completed in the UAE. DubaiSat-3 is scheduled for launch in 2017 after its development is completed in Dubai by the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST). The 330kg-satellite will be able to take high […]

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture ‘&’ Arts Authority, today attended the opening of the “World Peace Awards Forum 2013” in the presence […]

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His Excellency Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre, and member of the IHC’s Board of Directors welcomed the 11th Annual Fleet Forum Conference to Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) at the forum opening. In his opening remarks HE Al Marri reminded […]

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With more than half the humanitarian aid supplies for Syria’s refugees now being channeled through Dubai’s International Humanitarian City, the premises have received a stream of high profile visitors over the last few weeks. William Lacy Swing, Executive Director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a high level delegation from the International Red Cross […]

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Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres, paid a joint visit to the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai this afternoon. During the visit, they […]

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DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Majed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), officially inaugurated SIKKA 2013, the Authority’s contemporary artist-led fair in Dubai. The fair is held in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, which served as centre of the city in the past. 24th March, SIKKA 2013 features […]

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Dubai has launched yet another mega project that has converted the desert into an oasis of flowers. According Gulf News, Miracle Gardens’ landscaper, Akar, says it wants to demonstrate “that it’s possible to green the desert through judicious re-use of waste water, through drip irrigation.” Some pictures of the Miracle Garden more available here The Dubai Miracle […]

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Sharjah, Mar 02nd, 2013 – Air Arabia  announced today that it has added its second destination in Sri Lanka with the launch of non-stop flights to Mattala. The new route marks Air Arabia’s 84th destination worldwide. The inaugural flight G9508 will take off to Mattala Rajapakse International Airporton on March 18, 2013.Sharjah International Airport at 21:30 and arrives […]

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As part of its CSRs, Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) consciously seeks opportunities to invest meaningfully in socially deserving causes, especially projects and programmes that benefit the disadvantaged within UAE society. Over the past 5 years, this has included leveraging the company’s annual sponsorship of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament (“the Omega DDC”) as a platform to […]

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As the United Nations continues to ramp up its aid operations for Syria, HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, escorted UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on a tour of the facilities at Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) where they discussed Syria and other […]

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The humanitarian efforts of the UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City (IHC), Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai was emphasized by Mr. Amin Awad, Director […]

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Abu Dhabi, 10th Feb. 2013 – Coral reefs are predicted to decline under the pressure of global warming. However, a number of coral species can survive at seawater temperatures even higher than predicted for the tropics during the next century. How they survive, while most species cannot, is being investigated by researchers at the National Oceanography Centre, […]

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The International Humanitarian City (IHC) and Care by Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Abu Dhabi today to establish a partnership to collaborate on UAE relief efforts. Fathi Buhahazza, President of Care by Air, and Shaima Al Zarooni, CEO of the IHC, signed the memorandum of understanding in the presence of representatives of […]

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The internet has evolved so fast that any business that dares to blink – is left behind Not sure if you have heard this story before. In February 1996, when we applied for a trade license for Cyber Gear, we were issued one by the Dubai Economic Department in quick time. There was one problem […]

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Noticias de Actualidad 10 AVIADOR OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2012 WFP: Flight operations that save lives World Food program prioritize the training and the operational safety Sonia Alvarez To describe the work of the World Food Program (WFP) is complex, however their mission may be summarized in a simple statement: save lives transporting food around the clock to […]

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Feb 04th, 2013 (WAM)–The annual Ride of the Pink Caravan, the pan-UAE breast cancer awareness initiative by the Friends of Cancer Patients charitable organisation, completed a journey of 35 km from on Sunday, trekking from Al Dhaid Hospital to Masafi in Fujairah.  The Pink Caravan’s medical team provided medical tests to applicants in Al Dhaid Hospital and Masafi […]

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The Yemen humanitarian crisis was the subject of high-level discussions as the Yemen Humanitarian Country Team presented its 2013 response plan to partners in the United Arab Emirates, donors and the media at an event hosted by the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai today. On behalf of UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of […]

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Wolfgang, the four-man band has recently been in Dubai in November last year, along with 2 other bands, which the fans felt Wolfgang’s set was “bitin”. Following the concert, Wolfgang’s Facebook and Twitter pages have flooded with fan requests.  Wolfgang has been asked to do a solo concert in Dubai as the fans felt the […]

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The International Humanitarian City (IHC) recently hosted the Supreme Advisory Committee meeting for the Annual Conference on Effective Partnership and Information Sharing for Better Humanitarian Action which is held annually in the State of Kuwait. This conference aims to improve humanitarian response, through promoting effective partnerships between governments, humanitarian institutions, non-governmental organizations and the private […]

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Newsweek, one of the most internationally recognized magazine brands in the world, has ceased publishing the print edition after nearly 80 years Newsweek’s decision to go all-digital underscores the problems faced by news publications, as more consumers favor tablets and mobile devices over print in an increasingly commoditized, 24-hour news cycle. The move was not […]

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As part of the International Humanitarian City (IHC) commitment to complying with international standards when reporting on foreign aid activities, and maximizing the UAE’s visibility as a major international donor, IHC participated in the workshop organised by the UAE Office for the Coordination of Foreign Aid (OCFA) on its “Foreign Aid Reporting Framework”. The event […]

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Dubai delights the world again with a spectacular display of fireworks as more than a million people gathered to welcome the New Year 2013.   People from around the world gathered at the Burj Khalifa – some as early as noon yesterday – were mesmerized by the astonishing visual effects of fire, water, light and […]

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As the World Food Programme (WFP) builds up its emergency food assistance operations in Arab countries like Syria and Yemen, it’s Executive Director, Ertharin Cousin, convened the agency’s first ever global management meeting in the Middle East. Held in Dubai, UAE, the meeting took place from December 6-9, 2012 and was attended by over 170 […]

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As the World Food Programme ramps up its food assistance projects in Arab countries like Syria and Yemen, its Executive Director, Ertharin Cousin today visited the agency’s facilities at Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC), the largest humanitarian logistics hub worldwide. With more than 40,000 sqm of space offered by IHC, WFP is the largest user […]

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From December 6 to 9, 2012 Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC), Chaired by UN Messenger of Peace 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, will host the global management meeting of the World Food Programme (WFP). […]

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The International Humanitarian City (IHC) and its valuable members from United Nation agencies and international nonprofit organizations joined the Downtown Dubai Parade with hundreds of Emiratis and expatriates thronging the Emaar Boulevard, celebrating the UAE 41st National Day. In a wonderful weather, many of the local and international schools, government entities, international brands, cultural groups, […]

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A new UAE landmark symbolising national pride, in the form of a massive flagpole, was inaugurated in Sharjah on National Day on Sunday by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member and Ruler of Sharjah. The 123 metre flagpole development, touted as the world’s seventh tallest, was officially opened on the new […]

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Name change for Welcare Hospital, The City Hospital and all EHL and Welcare clinics in Dubai Dubai, UAE: Following the news in October that majority shareholder Mediclinic International had acquired all remaining interests in EHL Management Services, the company’s new brand was unveiled today by H.H Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman […]

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The UAE comes alive on the the occasion of the 41st National Day being celebrated on Sunday with a range of events from fireworks displays, cultural parades, and exhibitions that captivated thousands of residents and visitors alike. Throughout the country, city streets and buildings were virtually painted in red, black, white, and green as hundreds of […]

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Tourism industry in the UAE is showing positing trends in Dubai. The recent numbers show that the tourism is one of the booming sectors of UAE. This poses competition among the stake holders as well as open new avenues for reaching new customers across the world by embedding key strategic online marketing tactics, noted key industry speakers at an […]

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In line with the International Humanitarian City’s (IHC) mandate and objectives, more than 10,000 articles of clothing were donated by the IHC to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) camp in Ethiopia. The shipment was sent in response to the UNHCR and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) major clothing collection project titled “Giving […]

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The second phase of the tallest hotel scheme in the world Dubai has been started after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visited the project yesterday (25th Nov 2012). The Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai ordered the start of the second phase of Emirates Group’s twin tower JW Marriott Marquis Dubai hotel on […]

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His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the establishment of a new city within Dubai, which will set benchmarks of urban developments in the region.   New city will be called “Mohammed Bin Rashid City” and will have four key components. The […]

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ABU DHABI: All is set for  the Abu Dhabi Falconry Competitions which will take place at Shabkhat Al Sarami area, in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, on 29 November 2012, the organizing committee of the competition announced today. The event is organized by Emirates Falconers Club under the patronage of His Highness Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, […]

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Gulf new has published an article in their Travel section which basically talks about London and how people relate to themselves with London. I am posing these narratives courtesy Gulf news for the readers of Dubai City Guide’s blog.  Views of Matthew Williamson who is a one of England’s top designers, who graduated from London’s Central Saint Martin’s College. […]

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The International Humanitarian City (IHC), the UAE Office for the Coordination of Foreign Aid (OCFA) and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), opened today a workshop on “Responding to Emergencies” at the IHC premises in Dubai. The training is being attended by personnel working in the field of humanitarian […]

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UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres, will wrap up his visit to South Sudan today and has called on the international community to provide massive humanitarian support for South Sudan, which faces multiple displacement crises. After meeting Sudanese refugees in Doro camp in Mabaan region on Sunday, the High Commissioner warned that without international […]

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Dubai Press Club (DPC), which represents the General Secretariat of the Arab Journalism Award (AJA), signed today a memorandum of understanding with the International Humanitarian City (IHC), the largest depot for humanitarian aid. This agreement came within the framework of their partnership to support and enhance the humanitarian journalism that has been developed recently within […]

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The World Food Programme recently awarded UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of International Humanitarian City Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, the Humanitarian Leadership Award at the 4th Global […]

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The International Humanitarian City (IHC), the biggest humanitarian hub for emergency response joined efforts with Al Muntada Al Islami, one of its valuable international humanitarian organizations to start launching the humanitarian aid program for delivering goods to Somalia. This humanitarian aid program started with a shipment that took off from Dubai to Somalia consisting of […]

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The International Humanitarian City (IHC) Participated in the “Third Annual Conference on Effective Partnership and Information Management for Better Humanitarian Work” , which concluded its two days sessions on the 13th of September 2012 in Kuwait, this conference was organized by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in collaboration with the […]

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As a translation of the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and the federal government’s efforts to strengthen the national identity and enhancing the use of Arabic language, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) and in coordination with the WAQF Foundation launched […]

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A cupcake from a Dubai café and a cocktail from the Burj Al Arab has been recorded being among the two of the most expensive foods in the world. The most expanssive foods list which is complied by BBC Travel, features signature dishes from around the world, at prices that are as mouth watering as […]

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There are several of concerts going in Dubai During the Eid Al Fitr. Here are a few for the readers to look out for. Second day of Eid ( August 20th 2012) Hussain Al Jasmi and Myriam Fares At: Shaikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre This duo really needs no introduction. But in case you […]

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Under the patronage UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City (IHC) 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, the IHC, with the support of its partners and key Dubai organizations, will celebrate the […]

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The UAE MEGA PROJECTS BLOG  gives you the most complete information available on all the incredible real estate projects of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon and Oman. This blog is your one stop source for the booming real estate markets of the Middle East. Read the blog the investors, developers, brokers […]

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Do you want to know WHO the Billionaires are in each Middle Eastern Country (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria) and WHAT THEY ARE WORTH? Then read the post in the UAE Mega Projects Blog entitled Billionaires Of The Middle East: http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com/

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Dubai is a place where one gets served with smile be that smallest thing. One can dial locl grocery shop number for home delevary of the smallest item. However despite heavy use of Internet and mobile in the city online reservations and ordering has not yet matured. The IT enablers of Dubai are rather expansive for small […]

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With over 25 billion mobile apps downloaded from the Apple App Store, the world is going mobile. Gone are the days when businesses had to rely on print, TV or even direct emails to promote their products and services. Mobile Apps are a revolution in marketing and communication. Today’s business owners are looking for the […]

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In line with the International Humanitarian City (IHC) mandate to facilitate coordination and collaboration among all aid providers, the IHC conducted a workshop “Introduction to the International Humanitarian System”” on June 14, 2012 in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). This initiative was launched in order to familiarize participants […]

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Fujairah which is known for its port and beach resorts, now also boasts the biggest textile factory in the Middle East.  United Textiles FZE, a new company has taken the step to assample the largest textile plant in the Fujairah Free Zone. “Within the UAE, we believe that Fujairah provided the best facilities to foreign […]

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There is not an iota of doubt that the internet has fundamentally changed the way people live, learn and shop online Every self respecting business in today’s day and age has a web site. But how many really generate new business leads is a question that needs to be addressed. Undeniably, a web site is […]

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ACTED and its partners organized a “Cooperatives Fair” in a leading Nablus university early April, providing sixteen rural cooperatives from the Salfit and Qalqiliya governorates with a venue to display their skills, give the larger community a chance to sample their products first hand and involve them in promoting their work. The day-long event allowed […]

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Under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, UAE Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City, the UAE Ministry of Health celebrated the implementation of the UAE’s initiative to support safe usage of syringes in developing […]

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Exhausted survivors from a boat carrying Somali refugees that landed on one of Malta’s most popular beaches this weekend have told UNHCR that five men and two women aboard perished during the week-long voyage from Libya. The boat came ashore at Riviera Bay on Saturday carrying 90 people, and the emergency services were alerted by […]

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Dubai, UAE : eCampaignsNetwork.com develops web based customized newsletter design and distribution application for organisations that need to stay in touch with their clients on an ongoing basis. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “We have developed this app for several companies in the region – Fairmont, Abraaj, Gulf Capital, Grand Hyatt, Emaar, […]

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Each year, over 17.5 million die from cardiovascular disease (CVD), of which 8.6 million are women. Globally, 35% of all women are living with heart disease – this is more than the total number of females who die from all cancers, tuberculosis, HIV-AIDS and malaria combined. The statistics in the […]

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H.E. Shaima Al Zarooni, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai recently paid a visit to the Secretariat of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). H.E. Al Zarooni visited Geneva to attend the Annual Fleet Forum Conference hosted by the IFRC Global Logistics Service. The […]

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Life and Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Foundation (MBRC) signed an agreement to build schools and health clinics in Iraq costing about $3.5 million. MBRC has earmarked $3.5 million to health and educational projects in Iraq as part of its response to humanitarian issues in the Arab World. Mr. Ibrahim Bumleha, Deputy Chairman […]

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The International Humanitarian City (IHC) received the Muslim Philanthropy Award presented during the Global Donors Forum held in Kula Lumpur between 26- 28 of April 2012. HE Shaima Al Zarooni, the IHC CEO received the award granted under the category of corporations which was presented by HRH Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin […]

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H.E Ambassador Obaid Salem Al Zaabi, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations and other international organizations received in his Office H.EShaima Al Zarooni, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Humanitarian City (IHC), who presented to His Excellency the various activities of the IHC. For more information, visit ihc.ae

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Pearl Diving the centuries-old traition of Emirati culture. This activity involves finding the precious pearls from the sea. Travel & Culture Services is pleased to offer special Pearl Diving tour for the tourists visiting Dubai whether on holidays or on business. The tour is offered in association with Emirates Marine Environmental Group (EMEG) and Jumeirah […]

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Dubai Tourism Authority has launched a new £1 million trade and consumer advertising campaign to change the foreign tourists perceptions of Dubai as a holiday destination. Launched in a week where Dubai’s hotels topped the world in occupancy levels (which averaged 86.2% in January); the campaign aims to showcase Dubai as a family destination that […]

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Dubai, UAE – Clover Creek Hotel Apartments, an upmarket destination for both business and leisure travellers, has rolled out its magical Valentine’s Day packages. Stay in one of the Hotel’s well-appointed suites with your beloved for as little as Dh777 that includes a lavish dinner for two at the Hotel’s Bundoo Khan Speciality restaurant and […]

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Dubai’s role and strategic position was further strengthened today as a direct result of Decree No.33 issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appointing a new Board of Directors for the International Humanitarian City (IHC), Wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]

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A typical web surfer visits an average of 7 sites Despite there being millions of web sites on the web, there are only a handful of sites that a typical person visits on a regular basis. The Periodic Table of the Internet presents a classification of popular sites based on select categories. Here are my […]

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Life for Relief and Development in partnership with Zakat Foundation implemented a project to provide emergency humanitarian aid to Syrian refugee families living in camps in Al-Mafraq and Al-Ramtha which are located near the Syrian-Jordanian borders. Life Jordan staff made a survey of the Syrian refugees and determined that 570 families were in urgent need […]

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On Sunday, 33 unaccompanied children departed from Tunisia’s Shousha refugee camp to Norway as part of their resettlement process. The children were among 90 who arrived unaccompanied from Libya during 2011. Some were already without parents when they first arrived in Libya; others lost their parents or became separated from them subsequently. Most are from […]

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Abu Dhabi: An initiative taken by Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Foreign Minister, has once again drawn everyone’s attention to the conservation of desert ecosystems. Shaikh Abdullah said through twitter that he would like to participate in the desert clean-up campaign on January 20. The deaths of camels in the UAE deserts […]

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Wife HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein have been blessed with a baby boy. The International Humanitarian City and its team would like to extend their warmest congratulations to the Royal Family, the Government […]

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