Hosted by GE, the ‘Transforming Power’ conference brought together more than 200 global and regional energy sector experts in Dubai on Monday, October 16, 2017, to share experiences of industry-leading projects from around the world, identify the next generation of solutions to boost power sector efficiency and discuss new business models for the industry. The exclusive event […]

BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, the world’s first Bollywood themed park and part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, is delighted to announce its inaugural Diwali festival with an incredible array of vibrant entertainment and exciting activities to mark the festival of lights. Starting from 16th October until 20th October. Visitors to […]

The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC) in association with the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) & Dubai Association Centre (DAC) present RECon MENA 2017 starting from 29th until the 31st of October at the Ritz Carlton Hotel – DIFC in Dubai, UAE.  RECon MENA 2017 is aptly themed “Reinvention” in line with the shopping centre and retail industry which are continuously changing […]

MAG Property Development (MAG PD), the property development arm of MAG Group, has announced a deal with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai that will see it become the owner of the biggest fleet of Rolls-Royce Ghost model motor cars in the Middle East region. The fleet, comprising of twelve Ghost models from the the ultra-luxury car […]

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced in a Press Conference held today in Abu Dhabi that the 7th edition of the Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF) will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered three further airlifts of relief supplies to the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. In early October, HH Sheikh Mohammed ordered the creation of an open air bridge from Dubai to Bangladesh to send relief material […]

Emirates Development Bank, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group, held a dedicated workshop in Abu Dhabi and Dubai  about the UAE law for mortgaging of movable properties as security for debts.   Attended by over 150 representatives from the UAE banks and financial institutions, the workshop reviewed the […]

WWE has signed Shadia Bseiso from Jordan to a developmental contract, becoming the first Arab woman from the Middle East to have the opportunity to train to become a WWE Superstar. Bseiso, a trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete and CrossFit enthusiast, attended WWE’s invitation-only talent tryout in Dubai earlier this year. The talent pool for […]

Emirates today launched a US$15 million campaign to inspire travel and promote the airline’s extensive network of global destinations including its home and hub, Dubai. The campaign is backed by the iconic soundtrack “Don’t stop me now” by British rock band Queen, which was found in a scientific study to be the most uplifting or “feel-good” tune […]

The Dubai Future Academy, an affiliate of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), is rolling out programs and courses specializing in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies called Leading Future Tech, in addition to courses in Designing  Future Tech courses. The programs seek to train professionals and executives to deal with the requirement of the Fourth Industrial […]

As part of its ongoing efforts to work with potential new partners and exchange industry knowledge and expertise, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has met with leading representatives from the International Publishers Association (IPA) at its welcoming reception during the 69th edition of the Frankfurt International Book Fair in Germany. Led by Sheikha Bodour bint […]

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island this weekend successfully hosted the third Maudsley Health Annual Conference, creating a remarkable opportunity for networking and important dialogue on the mental health and wellbeing services for the child, adolescent and adult population in the UAE. A joint venture between Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and Macani Health Medical Center in […]

Dubai Internet City (DIC), the largest technology business hub in the region, concluded its participation at the five-day long GITEX Technology Week 2017 from 8 to 12 October on a high note, with large numbers of visitors visiting the highly experiential DIC pavilion. DIC’s pavilion at the definitive regional technology event highlighted the importance of […]

Emirates is set to delight its customers by offering special Diwali delicacies for the celebratory season. The special treats will be available for customers across all classes during the week of Diwali celebrations, from 16th- 22nd October, 2017, on all on flights to India from Dubai. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a significant celebration […]

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, participated at the 37th GITEX Technology Week showcasing business solutions and applications that cater to the direct needs of companies and organisations; underlining Canon’s position as a ‘Partner of Choice’ for customers. The new ‘Explore, Inspire, Improve’business value proposition aims to fully support businesses across all industries in the […]

Keeping up with its theme ‘Driving the Digital Future’ at GITEX Technology Week, visitors took a journey experiencing all futuristic technologies at Etisalat stand during this week at the event. Etisalat aimed to create an unforgettable presence at GITEX Technology Week by showcasing a remarkable array of innovations and concepts driven by its advanced infrastructure, […]

 In line with its ’10 Times More’ theme at GITEX Technology Week 2017, du has introduced a revolutionary M-Health platform, CarePassport, which empowers patients to have control over their medical records by allowing them to aggregate, store, share, and manage all their medical data, including radiology images, lab results, dental, vitals, medications, and more. du hosted […]

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, is gearing up for its inaugural global FinTech Abu Dhabi event which will be taking place in just ten more days on 22 to 23 October 2017. The FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit is a two-day by-invitation-only event that encompasses a high-level regulators’ roundtable, […]

A special report by Chestertons MENA focusing on Airbnb has highlighted the growth and popularity of the online platform with investors and holiday makers in Dubai since 2015; the research also revealed a 161% increase in active listings, generating over US$3.3million Chestertons MENA, a leading international property agency, has released a special market report outlining […]

“Being connected is so much more than a basic human need – today it is a basic human right,” said Osman Sultan, Chief Executive Officer, EITC, during his key note address at GSMA Mobile 360 conference, which takes place during GITEX Technology Week each year. Instead of sharing with the audience of delegates what EITC […]

More than ever, Range Rover represents the pinnacle of luxury travel, making every journey a treasured experience whether driving or being driven. The new Range Rover will be making its motor show debut and appearing for the first time in the Middle East at the Dubai International Motor Show on November 14, 2017. Conceived nearly 50 years […]

Smart Dubai launched the Smart Decision-Making Platform from its stand at GITEX Technology Week 2017, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 8-12. The new platform relies on Dubai Pulse, the Smart Dubai data aggregator forming the backbone of the city’s transition into advanced smart technologies. Visitors can visualise the data through […]

The Middle East and North Africa Franchise Association (MENAFA) –organizer of the 4th Middle East Franchise Expo is set to welcome around 2,500 regional and international guests to its 4th Middle East Franchise Expo and Conference to be held on 18th and 19th October 2017 at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE. MENAFA announced that […]

LISTINGS – Mall of the Emirates’ World of Fashion 2017 programme House of Bazaar, October 13 and 14, 10AM – 10PM ‘House of Bazaar’ is an immersive experience in a bespoke space carefully curated by industry insiders. Visitors are invited on a journey through the pop up installation entering curated rooms of fashion, beauty, wellness […]

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has enhanced its participation in the 37th GITEX Technology Week 2017 by showcasing state-of-the-art technologies that reflect its outstanding achievements in the real estate sector. During the event, DLD displayed a 6 x 2 metre flip-dot screen for the first time, which provided an electromechanical representation of Dubai’s real estate projects […]

Stiff competition among family businesses to attract the most suitable talent continues to be a crucial challenge that constrains organizational growth in the Middle East, according to business leaders and industry experts present at the two-day Middle East & South Asia (MESA) Family Business Conference organized by KPMG. Themed ‘Leadership in Family Business’, the third […]

Today announced that tickets to WWE LIVE in Abu Dhabiat the Zayed Sports City Tennis Stadium on Thursday, December 7 will be available this Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. GST via PlatinumList.net and UAE Exchange outlets. Ticket prices start as low as AED 250. WWE LIVE Abu Dhabi will feature WWE Superstars Roman Reigns™, Seth Rollins™, Dean Ambrose™, Braun Strowman™, Bray Wyatt™, Finn Bálor™, Cesaro™ and Sheamus™, among others.* “We […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Dubai Future Foundation, visited the Dubai Land Department (DLD) stand at GITEX Technology Week 2017 and praised its efforts to implement the ‘Dubai Blockchain Strategy’. During the visit, His Highness was presented […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, today witnessed how du is providing the catalyst for the UAE digital transformation at GITEX 2017. He was received by du’s Chief Commercial Officer, Fahad Al Hassawi, and Chief Operating Officer, Farid F araidooni, and […]

Cadillac’s stunning Escala concept car will make its first appearance in the Middle East at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the design innovations that are driving the next phase of the brand’s ongoing expansion. Cadillac’s Escala concept amplifies the new design DNA of the New York car brand, […]

ENBD REIT (CEIC) Limited (Nasdaq Dubai: “ENBDREIT”), the Shari’a-compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management, has announced its acquisition of The Edge office building in Dubai Internet City from developer SWEID & SWEID at a transaction value of AED 280 million (USD 76.2 million). The premier 92,000-square foot office building, is […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has ordered an aid airlift to Sierra Leone to deliver core relief items to communities affected by a devastating landslide. Following the order, an Airbus A330 aircraft carrying around 50 metric tons of humanitarian aid […]

A teacher, a lawyer, a digital marketer and a model agency boss, are just a few of the ‘White Collar’ hopefuls, that have embarked on an eight-week training programme to equip themselves with the necessary stamina, skills and ambition, to outwit their opponents at White Collar Fight Night XVIII. Corporate contestants, both men and women, […]

Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) will host the 2017 DIAC Sports Festival from 6 October to 25 November as part of its efforts to foster a greater sense of community within its vibrant ecosystem of over 25,000 students while promoting the adoption of a healthy lifestyle amongst youth. Supported by Dubai Holding and Dubai World Trade Centre […]

Zulekha Healthcare Group and Jet Airways have collaborated together for facilitating better medical and travel services in various destinations across the globe. The partnership agreement was signed in the presence of Mr. Taher Shams, Managing Director of Zulekha Healthcare Group, Mr. Shakir Kantawala, Vice President, Gulf Middle East & Africa and Mr. Anil Srinivasan, General […]

The Urban Thinkers Campus, which was launched by Dubai Land Department (DLD) through its educational arm the Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI) in cooperation with the United Nations (UN), concluded yesterday with discussions on investment and real estate innovation, smart and sustainable living, wellness and happiness, innovative asset management, and affordable housing. The sessions, hosted […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, has been awarded two prestigious accolades at the Time Out Dubai Kids Awards for 2017. The gala event held last week at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah in Dubai saw LEGOLAND® Water Park win the award for Best Water Park, and […]

Providing a platform to guide and mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs, Middlesex University Dubai’s Institute of Entrepreneurship and Business Excellence (IEBE) held their first keynote event for the 2017/18 academic year on 2 October at the University’s Knowledge Park Campus. Titled Entrepreneurs and their Journey to Success, the event featured presentations from some of […]

Leading personalities and pioneers from the $5 billion global elite party planning industry will arrive in Dubai for the Planners Xtraordinaire Show taking place at the luxurious Palazzo Versace Hotel Dubai from 3rd to 5th October 2017. Organised by QnA International, The Planners Xtraordinaire Show unites special event planners, ranging from celebrity soriee designers to […]

The Nissan X-TRAIL, the world’s best-selling SUV has launched its new 2018 model in the Middle East and is now available with a range of upgrades, which further enhance its quality and refinement. The changes include a distinctive and robust redesign of the exterior, a higher-quality interior with new features, additional practicality for owners and […]

The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife, Lady Cosgrove, visited the International Humanitarian City (IHC) and Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai today as part of a visit to the UAE. Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove, accompanied by UN Messenger of Peace and […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered the creation of an open air bridge to provide critical relief supplies for the Rohingya refugees fleeing from the conflict in Myanmar. The air bridge, which reaffirms Dubai’s commitment to further support the […]

Water is not the only element decorated swimmer Michael Phelps and multinational water-innovation company Crystal Lagoons have in common. As of today, Crystal Lagoons officially announced a strategic alliance with the greatest swimmer of all time, Michael Phelps. The common cause tying both together is the goal of bringing swimming and water sports activities to […]

Dubai Parks and Resorts launched its winter season this weekend with its first ever ‘Big Day Out’ Festival, held on Friday 27th September, which saw radio stations and celebrity radio show hosts from across Dubai, broadcasting live from the region’s largest theme park destination. Ahead of the event, Dubai Parks and Resorts surprised over 7000 radio listeners […]

Dubai Design Week announced today Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), will return as patron of the third edition of the Middle East’s largest design event.   Dubai Design Week will take place from the 13th to […]

Paul Dunne has given himself a superb chance of entering the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, in the top ten of the Race to Dubai rankings after winning his maiden European Tour event at the British Masters supported by Sky Sports. The 24-year-old Irishman carded a flawless final round 61, capped by a chip […]

Chillout Productions is proud to present the return of the iconic Jazz Garden! The first of the seven-episode season 1 will start on Friday, 20th of October 2017, at Habtoor Grand Resort – Dubai Marina, with three exceptional shows for the entire night. The whole series is a free admission event with online registration. The […]

Huawei Consumer Business Group hosted “The Future of Innovation” event in Dubai, UAE on 20th September 2017. The event highlighted the key innovations Huawei is driving in the consumer smartphone industry, both globally and regionally, as well as Huawei’s brand ambition to become a global iconic technology brand. The event also saw Huawei bring together […]

The first residential community in Town Square Dubai has come to life. Nshama, the developer of the 750-acre (31 million sq ft) development, has commenced the hand-over of Zahra townhouses ahead of schedule. Underlining its commitment to project delivery, Nshama is handing over 320 Zahra townhouses that are set centrally in Town Square Dubai. All […]

The region’s most powerful gathering of young global leaders came to a close for its second year in Ras Al Khaimah – the UAE’s northernmost emirate – today with a resounding call for prioritisation of youth development and for tomorrow’s leaders to step up to the plate to deliver sustainability success across business, the environment […]

Housekeeping staff at Fairmont Dubai have been crowned the region’s finest after taking home the gold medal at the debut Middle East Housekeepers League of Champions. In what was a first for the region, the competition pitted teams from resorts across the Middle East against one another at last week’s The Hotel Show Dubai, tasking […]

Following much anticipation, Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment today jointly revealed another international headline artist that will add to the star-studded line up at this year’s Yasalam After-Race Concerts. The full four nights of world-class music entertainment will take place at the du Arena, Yas Island, at the 2017 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU […]

H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), officially inaugurated four co-located, premium events at the Dubai World Trade Centre today: FM Expo, Windows, Doors & Facades Event, The Big 5 Outdoor Design & Build Show, and […]

The Lifestyle Expo in Dubai is being held to foster business collaboration between Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the rest of the Middle East-Africa (MEA) region, helping companies seize the enormous business opportunities emerging from China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Expo 2020 Dubai. Jointly organised […]

A fifth of UAE residents recognise they have a fear of flying, with 31 percent citing turbulence as the main cause of their phobia, leading many to avoid business trips, visiting loved ones, or worldwide explorations. The survey, which also revealed that 39 per cent claim their fear worsens as they get older, was commissioned […]

India’s vibrant food and beverage industry has witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years, and is expected to be worth US$ 121 billion by 2021 according to Euromonitor International. Recognising the potential in investment and development across India, GulfHost 2017, hosted in Dubai until 20th September, brings together hospitality professionals from across the globe, including a […]

Careem, the region’s leadinng ride-booking app, partners with RoadSafetyUAE and offers its top five road safety tips compiled by its expert team, as part of the car service’s continual drive to promote road safety throughout the UAE. The tips help motorists freshen up on the basics when it comes to being safe and sound on […]

Dubai’s luxurious desert retreat the Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa has been crowned the region’s prime holiday destination after scooping no less than three prizes at this year;’s Middle East Hospitality Awards (MEHA). The collection of private villas – nestled deep in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reseerve – was named Resort […]

The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), the world’s largest not-for-profit fashion organization with a vision to establish a fashion ecosystem in the Arab world, has officially entered into a long-term partnership with Meraas, a leading Dubai-based holding company,  in order to continue promoting Dubai as a global style destination. “We are thrilled to host the fifth […]

The prospect of seeing a home-grown player from the United Arab Emirates making it on the world golfing stage is edging ever closer thanks to the ongoing success of a DP World funded Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) Arabic Schools Initiative. The innovative programme, which is also supported by the European Tour, launched last year with […]

Yas Marina Circuit has announced the return of the TRD 86 Cup, which will take place from October 2017 to March 2018, at the home of the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX. Prospective drivers can still enter the series by visiting www.yasmarinacircuit.com. Yas Racing Series & TRD 86 Cup Dates: Event Event […]

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with KPMG, announced that 11 outstanding global FinTech firms have been shortlisted for the inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge in October. The selected firms are currently undergoing an intensive five-week programme (which kicked-off on Sunday 17th September), which allows them […]

Today marked the official opening of the region’s leading hospitality trade shows by Dr. Rashid bin Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology – owned and organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).  These included the inaugural edition of GulfHost […]

The leading events for the hospitality and leisure industry in the Middle East and Africa – The Hotel Show Dubai and The Leisurre Show Dubai – were opened this morning (18th September 2017) by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief […]

The ninth edition of the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature, organised by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and sponsored by Etisalat Group, has received 166 entries from 15 countries. This is an overall increase of 10% from last year’s submissions, when 151 entries were submitted. The AED 1.2 million Award, […]

Mall of the Emirates, Majid Al Futtaim’s luxury retail and lifestyle destination, is set to host the eighth edition of World of Fashion in October as part of this year’s Autumn/Winter season. The annual style event has become a firm favourite in Dubai’s fashion calendar as industry insiders and fashion enthusiasts descend on the mall […]

Melia Hotels International, the leading Spanish hotel company with more than 370 hotels worldwide, announced the signing of Melia Shanghai Parkside, a brand new property located within the core area of Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone. This marks the group’s ninth property in China and second in Shanghai, further underscoring Melia’s commitment to expanding […]

Arabian Automobiles Company, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan and INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, is offering its customers the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Paris for two as part of its ‘Win Big This Summer’ campaign. The campaign runs until […]

On 17 October, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai will host a culinary celebration in support of Al Jalila Foundation, a global philanthropic organisation dedicated to medical education and research. The fundraising dinner forms part of Road to Awareness, an annual campaign that began 10 years ago when a handful of senior associates at Starwood Hotels & […]

Over the weekend, UAE consumers lined up outside participating stores to receive their pre-ordered Samsung Galaxy Note8 devices. Galaxy Note8 pre-orders exceeded pre-orders when compared to the previous generation of the Note series by more than four times, while pre-orders were accepted between August 24th and September 10th. The all-new Galaxy Note8 does a lot […]

The all-new Continental GT has made its global debut at the IAA 2017 in Frankfurt. The third generation of the legendary Bentley Continental GT is designed, engineered and handcrafted in Great Britain, ensuring the highest levels of attention to detail, artistry and cutting-edge technology are blended together to create the finest Grand Tourer ever produced.

Aldar has sold out the first phase of its new waterfront development Water’s Edge on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island during Cityscape Global, worth AED 400 million. Commenting, Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Development Officer, Aldar Properties, said: “Coming to Cityscape in Dubai and selling out Water’s Edge on the global stage is a huge success for […]

MG Keyser survived a shaky start and a late wobble to complete a tense wire-to-wire victory in the Dubai Creek Open on Wednesday. The 30-year-old South African, two in front overnight, closed with a level-par 71 to finish on 13-under for the tournament, beating his nearest rival Rayhan Thomas of India by two shots for […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics brought the #DoBiggerThings hashtag to life and set Guinness World Record  for the world’s biggest LED structure** introducing the Samsung Galaxy Note8 at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai. The Galaxy Note8 is for the doers: it empowers consumers with a bigger Infinity Display that fits comfortably in one hand, an enhanced S Pen […]

Chefs in the Middle East have revealed the most unusual requests they’ve been given from hungry diners – and the reevelations may just disprove the old adage that the customer is always right! A survey conducted ahead of next week’s The Hotel Show Dubai 2017 has discovered the truly bizarre world of personalised dishes the […]

Crystal Lagoons, the multinational water innovation company and developer of the “world’s top amenity”, has outlined the company’s expansion plans into new markets regionally and globally with a series of lagoons open to the public. The new business model will consist of selling tickets to the public on a ‘pay per use’ basis with Crystal […]

Union Properties is to further diversify its operations and revenue sources by opening two new fully-owned subsidiary companies: Union Malls and Al Etihad Hotel Management. Announcing the news at Cityscape Global 2017, Nasser Butti Omair bin Yousef, Chairman of Union Properties, said: “Guided by a new management team, masterplan and projects, Union Properties is beginning […]

Etihad Airways and celebrated British designer Julien Macdonald OBE hosted an intimate celebration of fashion last night at the UAE national airline’s state-of-the-art Innovation Training Academy in Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways is a sponsor of 17 annual Fashion Weeks around the world, in partnership with WME | IMG. The exclusive event, which showcased some of […]

Taking musical performances to new heights, Jebel Jais, the UAE’s tallest peak, will host the highest concert in the country this October, when the global sensation Vivaldianno – City of Mirrors descends on the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah. Devised by award-winning Czech musician and film composer, Michal Dvořák, Vivaldianno – City of Mirrors fuses […]

Jumeirah Luxury Living today announces the launch of ‘Jumeirah Luxury – The Life’, a collection of 291 attached villas and townhouses, located in Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE). Once completed in late 2019, the AED1 billion development will offer unparalleled views and access to the ‘˜Fire’ world class golf course. The development will afford residents a […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics introduced the much anticipated Galaxy Note8 in Qatar. The next level Galaxy Note8 empowers consumers with a bigger Infinity Display that fits comfortably in one hand, an S Pen to communicate in more personal ways, and Samsung’s best-ever smartphone camera to capture stunning photos. “The Galaxy Note8 is designed for the way […]

Properties Investment LLC, a joint venture owned 70% by Dubai Investments PJSC and 30% by Union Properties and engaged in investment and development of real estate properties, has announced plans to hand over 134 townhouses and 16 duplex apartments in stage 2 & 3 of its Green Community Dubai Investments Park – West Phase III […]

Bloom Properties, a Bloom Holding business specializing in the development of integrated and sustainable communities, is marking an impactful participation at the 16th edition of Cityscape Global 2017, providing investors, home buyers and visitors at the definitive exhibition with construction updates on its diverse range of developments in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The construction of […]

Leading Japanese architectural and urban design firm Nikken Sekkei and UAE-based National Bonds Corporation (NBC) have unveiled Reem Tower, a super luxury residential tower in Abu Dhabi, at this year’s Cityscape Global, currently taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre until Wednesday 13th September. The 44-story tower will be situated at the north east […]

Chestertons MENA, a leading international property agency, has released a special Cityscape report on two of Dubai’s most popular residential neighbourhoods, Dubai Marina and Dubai Downtown, highlighting yields averaging 7.2% and 5% respectively between January and August this year. Despite difficult macroeconomic conditions both Dubai Marina and Dubai Downtown have continued to attract a wealth […]

The design and quality of the EUR250 million Ayia Napa Marina is rewriting the rule book for luxury developments, according to Stavros Caramondanis, CEO of the project.  Launched a year ago, 50% of the available for sale units have already been sold with buyers looking for first-mover investment opportunities. Located on Cyprus, in the southern […]

Allsopp & Allsopp, Dubai’s leading residential real estate firm, is launching a new international property portal, offering discerning clients access to world-class developments by some of the best developers in London and around the world. The site already features properties from Barratt Homes and the Berkley Group, two of the UK’s most renowned developers. Lewis […]

ENOC Group, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has announced that customers can now use their NoL cards to pay for all products and services across ENOC’s entire retail network.  ENOC’s customers can complete their transactions with a simple tap-and-pay for fuel, automotive services and pay for purchases at ZOOM, […]

The ‘third wave’ coffee movement is fuelling growth of the Middle East’s coffee industry, which is expected to climb to US $4.4 billion by 2021, according to Euromonitor International. The new movement has seen a shift in consumer appreciation of coffee as an artisan, specialist and quality experience, rather than a commodity. As a beverage […]

Etihad Airways and renowned British designer Julien Macdonald OBE, officially launched a promotional fashion film on the opening night of NYFW: The Shows. Featuring over 17 couture outfits by the celebrated designer, and WME | IMG models, the short inflight film draws parallels between the production of a high-end fashion show and the preparation that […]

Have you ever wanted to see all that you aspire to become a reality? If you’ve seen the #DoBiggerThings billboard on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, you’ll know that it’s a big white canvass representing your dreams – Samsung will visualize selected consumers’ aspirations with its illustration artists in the coming weeks. All you have […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has provided, upon request from the United Nations World Food Programme and UNHRD partners, the B747-400 aircraft which flew out of Dubai International Airport at 4:30 am, September 7, to Port-au-Prince, Haiti airport. The plane is […]

Earlier today, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, announced that it had received 166 applications from over 39 countries for its inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge. The impressive global participation was achieved in under two weeks of outreach activities coordinated by both ADGM and KPMG. All applicants have […]

Sahara Centre, Sharjah’s leading retail, dining and leisure destination, has announced the first lucky winner of its exclusive ‘A Year of Happiness Like Never Before’ campaign – a three-month long opportunity that ran throughout Ramadan and will continue until 10th September. Syrian national Etab Khalil was the lucky shopper to drive away in the first […]

The Dubai International Coffee & Tea Festival (DICTF), the Middle East’s only exhibition dedicated to coffee and tea, is raising the stakes this year by featuring the new and exciting Dubai International Coffee Championships with winners getting a chance to take home part of the prize pool of USD 25,000, the largest in the history […]

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), has announced that the world’s longest and highest zip line will officially open on the UAE’s highest peak, Jebel Jais, in December. With the exact length of the zip line remaining a closely-guarded secret until the multi-million dollar adventure tourism product’s opening, the zip line will propel the UAE’s […]

Tilal Properties, the pioneering Sharjah-based real estate developer and first property developer to create freehold and leasehold properties in the emirate, will showcase a host of new opportunities for potential investors at Tilal City, during the 16th edition of the Cityscape Global exhibition in Dubai. Tilal City, Tilal Properties’ flagship mixed-use property project, will confirm […]

Guinness World Records, the global authority on record-breaking achievements, today releases GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2018, unveiling extraordinary feats from record holders across the globe. The 63rd edition of the best-selling annual is filled with new jaw-dropping photos, never-before-seen stories, plus new accomplishments and information that will inspire, educate, and illuminate the wide world of record-breaking […]

The National Media Council (NMC) organised symbolic celebrations to mark the UAE’s National Day at Expo 2017 Astana, which concludes on Sunday, September 10, 2017, in the Kazakh capital. A long-standing tradition at world expos, the “symbolic national day” allows participating countries to showcase their culture, heritage and traditions to the international audience. The festivities […]

The second edition of the Windows Doors & Facades exhibition will present innovative and globally leading solutions to address new requirements announced by the Buildings Department at the Dubai Municipality. The new directive prohibits the use of flammable materials and components that hinder fire resistance in facades. The announcement is part of the Municipality’s ongoing efforts […]

The UAE total non-oil foreign trade volume of Q1 2017 reached approximately AED401 billion against AED388 billion during the same period last year, a growth of 3.2 percent, according to statistics released by the Federal Customs Authority. Direct foreign trade, which represents 68 percent of the UAE’s total trade volume, was valued at AED272 billion […]

he UAE is participating with a high-level delegation in the China-Arab States Expo to be held in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on September 6-8. Juma Mohamed Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, who is leading the UAE delegation, has underscored the significant importance of […]

Dubai Sports City (DSC) announced that Royal Emirates Sports Academy (TRESA) will be managing of some of its key venues within the Sports Village. TRESA will take over the management of several flagship facilities including the state of art facilities at the Football Academy, Sports Park and a number of food and beverage outlets. The […]

Research commissioned by ENBD REIT (CEIC) Limited (‘ENBD REIT’), the Shari’a compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited (the ‘Fund Manager), and conducted by GSA, a leading international provider of purpose-built student accommodation based in Dubai, has found that Dubai’s market is ripe for investment in an emerging student accommodation […]

The “Emirati-Kazakh Friendship Days” kicked off last Monday, 4 September, where a series of colorful musical performances and traditional dances are slated to take place across all areas of the Kazakh capital, on the sidelines of the UAE’s symbolic National Day at Expo 2017 Astana. Scheduled to continue until the end of the Expo on […]

Bloom Properties, a Bloom Holding business specializing in the development of integrated and sustainable communities, has announced its participation in the upcoming edition of Cityscape Global and its launch of Phase II for two of its Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) developments – Bloom Heights and Bloom Towers. At the event, Bloom is set to highlight […]

A top delegation from VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show, the industry-wide mega event created to position Dubai as the global link in the international jewellery chain, has completed the first legs of a three-month pre-promotional roadshow across key regional source markets including the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan. Designed to raise buyers’ awareness and drive […]

Leading contemporary Arab and Western classical musicians from around the world will perform in the emirate during a new, eight-month-long Music Programme, announced by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi). The Music Programme, which includes Abu Dhabi Classics (running from October 2017 to May 2018), Umsiyat (January 2018), a Bait Al Oud […]

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality & leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has announced its expansion to South Asia with a hotel management contract to operate Address Madivaru Maldives Resort + Spa, a picturesque beachfront resort set in a private island in the Indian Ocean, only 20 minutes by seaplane from Male International Airport. The […]

Leading Japanese architectural and urban design firm Nikken Sekkei is preparing to showcase multi-billion dollar local, regional and international projects from 12 cities across the world, in the United Arab Emirates, Russia and India, amongst others, at this year’s Cityscape Global event in Dubai World Trade Centre from September 11-13. This includes one of India’s […]

NEST Co-working Space, an innovative and unique shared workspace concept is set to open its doors in Dubai this autumn.  Located within the new TRYP by Wyndham Dubai, NEST represents one of the world’s first full-service co-working spaces integrated with a major internationally branded hotel. The vision for NEST is to become Dubai’s most innovative, […]

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, and TUI Group, a multinational travel and tourism company, recently brought a group of travel and tourism journalists from the Ukraine to the UAE capital to highlight Abu Dhabi’s leisure attractions to the Ukrainian market. TUI Group, one of the leading tour advisors in the region, […]

Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, announces the launch of Water’s Edge – a new waterfront development on Yas Island. With prices starting from AED480,000, Aldar will release one building for sale at Cityscape Global in Dubai on 11th September 2017. Water’s Edge offers purchasers of all […]

One of the most innovative theatrical shows in the world, La Perle, and luxury car retailer, Bentley Emirates, are delighted to announce an exclusive sponsorship that is set to re-define and elevate the premium entertainment landscape in Dubai. As part of the exclusive sponsorship, Bentley Emirates will become the official car partner of La Perle, […]

Shangri-La Hotel and Traders HHotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi will be celebrating the third annual Emirati Women’s Day on August 28 along with the rest of the Nation with a full range of deals on rooms, restaurants and spa treatments. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi invites its guests to celebrate Emirati Women’s […]

Sponsored by ‘The Tea Company’ and ‘Pure Leaf’ by Unilever Gulf, the engaging and intense UAE National Tea Masters Cup is making its debut this year at the Dubai International Coffee & Tea Festival (DICTF), the Middle East’s only exhibition dedicated to coffee and tea. Winners of the inaugural edition of the Tea Masters Cup […]

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Product Exhibition is a brand of signature event so as to promote selected Hong Kong consumer products and their designs. Click here to register.

The Food and Beverage (F&B) brands in UAE malls, especially the coffee entrepreneurs, have had a healthy run in the first six months, and the opening of Costa Coffee at Hili Mall in Al Ain is a reflection of the strong growth trajectory. Launched recently, Costa Coffee at Hili Mall is centrally located, sitting next […]

In exciting news for the UAE, Emirates is to become an Official Partner of The 2018 Ryder Cup as part of a four-year renewal of the airline’s existing European Tour Agreement which will run until 2021. The 48th edition of The Ryder Cup, scheduled to be held at Le Golf National in France in September […]

The ultimate app for sporting fans, ’10’, has launched with fervour to the marketplace and is already becoming a hit with sports fans worldwide. The brand-new app, created to give fans a fun and safe space to share their emotions about the sporting moments that matter to them, is set to revolutionise how people engage […]

Following an extremely successful Ramadan Souk venture in May, the SoPritti exhibition – one of the UAE’s leading fashion, glamour and lifestyle events – returns for a 15th season this autumn, with the added draw of a maiden foray in the UAE capital. Kicking off in Dubai on 23rd September at Al Murooj Rotana Hotel, the coveted […]

Samsung Gulf Electronics has officially released a new color edition of the Galaxy S8 and S8+: Coral Blue. Starting from 2799 AED, the Coral Blue Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available across markets in the region. The new Blue Coral edition follows this year’s color trends, which are less vivid and more tranquil. Inspired by […]

Under the patronage of the Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City, Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) organised yesterday, the 19th of August 2017, a photo exhibition celebrating World Humanitarian […]

The region’s growing influence as a high-end tourist destination has been reaffirmed after the Middle East Hospitality Awards (MEHA) announced hotels from four different countries as their Luxury Hotel of the Year finalists for 2017. Resorts in Oman, Kuwait, Morocco, and the UAE have been pitted against one another for the annual prize-giving’s most sought […]

The Dubai International Art Centre hosts, “Seasons of Change” an empowering Art Exhibition by the residents of Dubai Foundation for Women and Children’s Shelter. DFWAC is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the UAE for women and children victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. There will be close to 30 Artworks on […]

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing two new properties in Dubai: Crowne Plaza Dubai Business Bay and InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Business Bay. Both properties are in partnership with API Hotels & Resorts, and their location in Dubai’s Business Bay area, the planned business capital of […]

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has connected its network to Bluewaters, a mixed-use project developed by Meraas, in record time. Empower has signed, in October 2015, a contract to provide district cooling services to the prestigious Bluewaters, a modern, family-oriented island destination with a pioneering spirit that […]

Emaar Properties PJSC recorded a growth in net profit by 15 per cent to AED 2.837 billion (US$ 772 million) during the first six months (January to June) of 2017 (H1 2017), compared to AED 2.475 billion (US$ 674 million) during the same period last year. H1 2017 revenue is AED 7.866 billion (US$ 2.142 […]

In partnership with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), GE (NYSE: GE) has been hosting a number of GE Garages workshops for KFUPM students since 2016 at the GE Saudi Technology & Innovation Center in Dhahran Techno Valley. The workshops continue as part of this year’s GE Garages program – a series of […]

The market size of the UAE facilities management industry will hit an all-time high of $12.49bn in 2017, according to FM EXPO 2017’s research partner TechSci Research. One of the main driving forces behind this rise in value is an estimated $629bn worth of UAE based construction contracts. Expected to be completed by 2021, these […]

Acting Chief Operations Officer at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Ahmed Al Shamsi, has said that London, Bombay, Delhi and Manila were the top destinations for travellers through Abu Dhabi International Airport in June, with air traffic to London increasing by 6 percent, and Delhi-bound travellers up by 11 percent compared to the same month last […]

Address Marassi Beach Resort, the second hotel project by Emaar Hospitality Group in Egypt, is redefining the standards of world-class hospitality with its idyllic waterfront location by the Mediterranean Sea, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay. An integral part of Marassi, the master-planned touristic and residential development by Emaar Misr (EGX: […]

du has been recognised for its continued commitment to employees for the 4th consecutive year by the prestigious Gallup Great Workplace Award. Recognised for its extraordinary ability to create engaged workplace cultures that drive business outcomes, du is the only telecommunications company to win the Gallup Award in the world for its engaging and happy […]

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and Liverpool FC today announced a multi-year partnership that will see Western Union, a leader in global payment and money transfer services, become an Official Principal Partner and the Official Money Transfer Partner of Liverpool FC. They will also become the Club’s first-ever Official Shirt Sleeve Sponsor – with […]

Thousands of UAE citizens, residents and visitors today helped set a new Guinness World Record for the longest line of photographs ever gathered. The record-breaking line of photographs measures 1655.192 meters (i.e. more than 1.5km) long, and is on display in the atrium of Dubai Festival City. Thousands of UAE citizens, residents and visitors took […]

The cash flow circulating on the UAE market by UAE nationals and residents, including individuals and corporations alike, gained AED5.1 billion during H1 2017, bringing to AED67.4 billion the money supply circulating outside the banking sector by the end of June, according to UAE Central Bank statistics. On a YOY basis, the liquidity available outside […]

Results exceeded analyst’ expectations and second quarter revenues reached AED 906 million Air Arabia (PJSC) today announced strong financial results for the second quarter of this year ending June 30, 2017 as the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier continued to deliver robust and sustained performance. Air Arabia’s financial results for […]

Widespread interest from IOCs and global investors in world class concession opportunity The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, it is in advanced discussions with more than a dozen potential partners who have expressed a significant interest in the offshore concession, currently operated by the Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) that expires […]

Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City (IHC) HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, opened the IHC’s Members Global Meeting on Sunday, organised by its newly appointed CEO and leading logistics expert Giuseppe Saba, under the theme ‘ONE […]

Under the direction of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, around 100 tonnes of relief and survival items, organised by Dubai’s International Humanitarian City, IHC, has departed from Dubai International Airport to Madagascar to assist with recovery efforts following Cyclone Enawo, the strongest to strike […]

A massive plan to triple the size of the UAE-based International Humanitarian City (IHC), including warehousing space, are hoped to allow the world’s largest humanitarian logistics hub and its member United Nations aid agencies and NGOs respond more efficiently to several crises and disasters simultaneously to meet a sharp rise in global demand for emergency […]

Giuseppe Saba has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of International Humanitarian City, IHC, as approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday, as part of its expansion initiative. Saba is a leading logistics and support services expert with extensive experience with the United […]

Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved expanding warehouse facilities at the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in response to urgent demand from leading UN and NGO agencies, most notably the Red Crescent, UNHCR, ICRC and the World Food Programme. The approval […]

In Iraq, and just over a month since the start of the Mosul offensive, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners have been intensifying life-saving, emergency help for tens of thousands of displaced people. There has been a marked increase over the past week in the number of people fleeing after fighting intensified in the […]

HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, today praised the United Arab Emirates for its generosity in terms of humanitarian assistance, describing this as one of the facets of the ‘remarkable legacy’ of the country’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed. The Prince and his wife, HRH the Duchess of Cornwall, were visiting International Humanitarian […]

On the final day of their three-day visit to the UAE, HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, HRH the Duchess of Cornwall, accompanied by HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler […]

The International Humanitarian City, IHC, in Dubai was one of the focal points today on the programme of the three-day visit to the UAE by HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife, HRH the Duchess of Cornwall. The city has grown in little more than a decade to become the world’s largest […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and FUNN, the Sharjah Media Arts for Children and Youth Foundation, signed on Mondaya two-year agreement to work together on fighting hunger worldwide, particularly among youth and children. Under the agreement, WFP and FUNN will work jointly on projects that help vulnerable communities, and provide school feeding programmes […]

A UAE plane carrying over 100 tonnes of aid will leave for Entebbe, Uganda, early on Sunday to deliver vital relief supplies to more than 60,000 South Sudanese refugees who have flocked to the Ugandan border, fleeing from the conflict in South Sudan. This immediate response follows the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister […]

T he World Humanitarian Day (marked on Friday) holds a special significance for the UAE. The country, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has remained in the forefront of supporters of humanitarian initiatives and has justifiably been recognised as a humanitarian capital, being the world’s largest donor of […]

The UAE is deeply committed to protecting humanitarian workers and providing emergency relief to more than 130 million people affected by humanitarian crises in over 40 countries, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said on Thursday on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day. In a statement to mark World Humanitarian […]

MUNICH – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today stepped up its search for innovative solutions to spur progress towards Zero Hunger by launching an Innovation Accelerator to identify and nurture new, bold responses to humanitarian and development challenges as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. Based in Munich, the Innovation Accelerator combines internal WFP […]

On behalf of Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF), His Excellency Tayeb Abdul Rahman Al-Rais, Secretary General, AMAF today handed over a cheque for AED741,000 to the SOS Children’s Village International for the maintenance of buildings of SOS Children’s Village in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Honoring the will of AMAF’s dedicated endower Ahmed Baghlaf, […]

From the migrant crisis in Europe, to the earthquake in Nepal, the ability to communicate is essential to humanitarian emergency operations. World-leading satellite operators and integrators: Arabsat, EMC, Eutelsat, Hispasat, Inmarsat, Intelsat, SES, Thuraya and Yahsat are conducting technical training for humanitarian personnel starting in Dubai this week, to support the provision of communications to […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) held a three-day Humanitarian Project Management Course for emergencies for the first time in the GCC at its premise in Dubai. The course was organised in partnership with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and instructed by RedR, a global humanitarian capacity building NGO based […]

UAE Welcomes Presentation of the Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing to Member States at the UN New York, 5th February, 2016 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates participated in yesterday’s presentation of the High-Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing to Member States at the United Nations. Co-Chair of the High-Level Panel Kristalina Georgieva, Vice President […]

SOS Children’s Villages International is proudto receive the Zayed FutureEnergy Prize, African Global High Schools award given yesterday to SOS HGSheikh Secondary School in Somaliland. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid,Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, SheikhMohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander ofthe Armed Forces, and Enrique Pena Nieto, President of […]

The Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), today announced the launch of the “Tweet for Heat” Campaign, a joint global initiative designed to galvanize widespread support for the plight of Syrian refugees facing harsh winter weather conditions. With more […]

Highlights •On 11 and 14 January, two UN/ICRC/SARC convoys simultaneously delivered humanitarian assistance to Madaya/Bqine and Foah/Kafraya for 40,000 and 20,000 people under siege respectively. •During these missions, UN/SARC/ICRC teams confirmed cases of severe malnutrition in Madaya and related deaths. •5 people reportedly died of starvation since the 11 January convoy entered Madaya/Bqine. •Several cases […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today stressed that the UAE, led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has become a global humanitarian leader and one of the world’s most generous supporters of international humanitarian causes. He was speaking during […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today received UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is attending a ceremony marking the launch of a report on High-level Panel on Humanitarian Financing in Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, […]

Educate A Child (EAC), a global programme of the Education Above All Foundation, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are launching a new three-year partnership that will provide access to education for 710,000 children affected by conflict and forced displacement in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Building on a partnership that has given more […]

For the second year in a row, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) hosted the “Humanitarian Action Forum”, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) at the IHC premises in Dubai. Shaima Al Zarooni, CEO of the International Humanitarian City, inaugurated the Forum in presence of […]

(UNHCR) –The UN Refugee Agency launched a regional winter campaign to protect the most vulnerable refugee families in Lebanon and other neighboring countries from a possible repeat of last year’s winter storms. Through its online donation platform – http://leben.unhcr.org  – UNHCR aims to team up with individuals in the region who are able to contribute […]

The United Arab Emirates generously responded to UNHCR’s appeal to alleviate the conditions of asylum seekers and refugees in Greece. Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ordered to fund and facilitate a bridge of airlifts of humanitarian supplies from UNHCR’s global […]

Experts from the Airbus Foundation, International Humanitarian City (IHC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called for innovative partnerships and closer cooperation between NGOs, the public and private sector during a briefing at the Dubai Airshow. Furthermore, they highlighted the important role innovative technologies and services can play in […]

(UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency said today it had begun distributing raincoats, blankets and other relief items to tens of thousands of refugees buffeted by the first winter storms that have already struck many parts of Central and South Eastern Europe, along with freezing temperatures. The packages are to be distributed to the most […]

Company to distribute 7m glasses of milk in 6 months. Gathering one million pledges so far, Nestlé Nido has partnered with Food Banking Regional Network (FBRN), a non-profit organisation registered at the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai, to start delivering glasses of milk to children from across the region including Lebanon, Jordan, the UAE, […]

Under the patronage of UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of International Humanitarian City (IHC) HRH 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, the IHC on 19th of August joined efforts with the international humanitarian community, […]

The number of refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria to neighbouring countries has now passed four million, confirming that crisis as the world’s single largest refugee crisis for almost a quarter of a century under UNHCR’s mandate. New arrivals in Turkey and updated data from the Turkish authorities on refugees already in that country have […]

Dubai’s Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation’s (AMAF)’s has launched a donation campaign for the Salma food relief programme through which it plans to produce and distribute one million long-life halal meals to victims of wars and natural disasters around the world in 2015. In 2014, AMAF had distributed 200,000 meals to Palestinians in Gaza Strip […]

A UNHCR report, released today, shows that worldwide displacement from wars, conflict, and persecution is at the highest levels we have recorded, and accelerating fast. UNHCR’s new annual Global Trends report shows a sharp escalation in the number of people forced to flee their homes, with 59.5 million people forcibly displaced at the end of […]

More than 60 representatives from the United Nation agencies, humanitarian organisations and the private sector have explored innovative ways of improving collaboration and better harnessing private sector support in emergency preparedness and response at a meeting held recently in Dubai at the International Humanitarian City, IHC. During the opening remarks, Shaima Al Zarooni, IHC CEO, […]

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered an air bridge to the victims of the most powerful earthquake to hit Nepal since 1934 claiming more than 4100 lives and displacing thousands of people. The devastating earthquake has resulted in a shortage of potable […]

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, High Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered an air bridge to supply aid to the victims of the most powerful earthquake to hit Nepal since 1934, claiming more than 4,100 lives and displacing thousands of people. Sheikh Mohammed also directed […]

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD) and Head of the National Committee for the Coordination of Foreign Aid, on Thursday described the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) as a big boost for the UAE’s stature as an active humanitarian actor. During her visit […]

The International Humanitarian City, IHC, has signed three partnership agreements at DIHAD Conference and Exhibition 2015, aimed at contributing to the development of humanitarian action through the activation of local participation by individuals, institutions and businesses partnerships. The agreements are signed with Dubai Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, Group 32 and UPS to serve the […]

International Medical Corps will participate in this year’s Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD) event focused on “Opportunity, Mobility & Sustainability”. The organisation will share knowledge and highlight new trends in humanitarian assistance, and network among key local, regional and global players. Since the launch of its office last year in […]

In line with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s directives to provide emergency relief to the thousands of displaced families in Vanuatu as a result of Cyclone Pam, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, instructed Dubai’s International Humanitarian […]

UNHCR has launched an online digital platform aimed at significantly enhancing private sector engagement and support for the Syria humanitarian response. The launch comes as the Syria crisis approaches its fourth anniversary, with Syrian refugees become the largest population of concern under UNHCR’s mandate. The online ‘Partnership Platform’ acts as a one-stop shop for the […]

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Development and International Cooperation, President of the UAE Committee for Coordination of Humanitarian Foreign Aid, opened the Regional Humanitarian in Action Conference held from 24 to 26, February 2015 at the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai. It was organised in collaboration with Humanitarian Policy Grope (HPG) […]

Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development, President of the UAE Committee for Coordination of Humanitarian Foreign Aid, opened the Regional Humanitarian in Action Conference being held until 26th February at the International Humanitarian City, IHC, in Dubai, organised in collaboration with Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) and Oversees International Development […]

MoU states IHC will be providing construction space for the programme partners to carry out building the sustainable bus stop. TheInternational Humanitarian City (IHC) witnessed a successful deal inked with the Carbon Ambassadors.  As per the MoU, the IHC has agreed to provide construction space to Consolidated Constructions Company (CCC) which will be working on […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has thanked the International Humanitarian City (IHC) for its US$ 1 million contribution that helped feed 30,000 Syrian refugees living in camps in Jordan during the month of January as they faced a severe snow storm. The donation came as part of a UAE nationwide fundraising campaign (Tarahamou), […]

DUBAI – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today thanked the International Humanitarian City (IHC) for its US$ 1 million contribution that helped WFP feed 30,000 Syrian refugees living in camps in Jordan during the month of January as they faced a severe snow storm. The donation came as part of a UAE nationwide […]

The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, today said that the UAE has demonstrated its strong commitment to the UN through its humanitarian and peace keeping missions in the region. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, on the sidelines of the Government Summit in Dubai, the Secretary-General said, “The United Arab Emirates is one of […]

Abu Dhabi, (UNHCR) – The International Humanitarian City has donated one million US Dollars in emergency cash assistance to assist some of the most vulnerable Syrian refugee families living in Jordan. The generous donation, which came as part of the UAE’s “Tarahamou” campaign, will benefit 2,070 of the most vulnerable Syrian families, whereby each family […]

Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, Wife of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recognized for work to United Nations, was awarded the 2015 Hunger Hero Award by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) during a ceremony at the World Economic Forum […]

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Dubai, launched the regional trainingon “Emergency Management”, which is held for the first time in the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates, in cooperation with a large number of federal and local government departments and institutions, including […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]