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Hi Dubai
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Humanitarian and ASEAN's AHA Centre Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Disaster Response
Dubai Humanitarian and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) today signed a Letter of Intent in Siem Reap, Cambodia, marking a major milestone in enhancing joint humanitarian action across Southeast Asia. The agreement sets the foundation for strategic cooperation between the two entities to bolster emergency preparedness and response efforts across ASEAN Member States impacted by natural disasters and other humanitarian crises. The signing reflects a shared commitment to building resilient, sustainable, and agile systems for disaster relief in one of the world's most disaster-prone regions. The Letter of Intent outlines a collaborative framework across key pillars: Humanitarian Logistics and Crisis Relief Solutions The partnership will facilitate coordinated relief operations, explore the loan of critical relief items, and support the AHA Centre's Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN (DELSA). It also envisions joint innovation initiatives in the humanitarian supply chain to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of emergency responses. Knowledge Sharing and Outreach Both organizations will collaborate to exchange best practices in sustainability, carbon reduction, and operational excellence. The agreement enables co-hosted training programs and symposiums, focusing on enhancing local response capabilities and knowledge transfer across public and private sectors. It also emphasizes of joint visibility efforts, including public awareness campaigns and participation in regional humanitarian events to promote collaboration for a Global Safety Net. Shedding light on the signing, Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, said: What we're witnessing across the world, and especially in regions like Southeast Asia, is a growing frequency and complexity of disasters that demand not just faster responses, but smarter, more collaborative ones. This partnership with the AHA Centre is rooted in that understanding. It reflects our responsibility as a global humanitarian hub to not only deliver aid, but to co-create solutions that build local capacity, reduce vulnerability, and adapt to evolving risks. This Letter of Intent is a testament to the kind of forward-thinking cooperation the humanitarian sector needs more of. The AHA Centre is excited to collaborate with Dubai Humanitarian, an internationally recognised hub for humanitarian coordination and logistics. This collaboration aligns with the AHA Centre's vision to create a well-connected and resilient ASEAN community that can respond swiftly and effectively to disasters. Through this cooperation, both organisations will work toward enhanced synergy in emergency preparedness and response, disaster information dissemination, capacity building, and innovation in the region. Executive Director of the AHA Centre, Mr. Lee Yam Ming highlighted the importance of this collaboration for ASEAN to strengthen disaster management in the region. This partnership with Dubai Humanitarian marks an exciting milestone for the AHA Centre, as it is our first formal collaboration with a Middle Eastern organisation in the field of disaster management. It reflects our shared commitment to building stronger regional and global humanitarian networks. Through this partnership, we aim to fully realise the vision of One ASEAN, One Response with a shared commitment to building a disaster-resilient ASEAN community, he added. News Source: M+C Saatchi Group
Web Release
26-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Dubai Humanitarian and ASEAN's AHA Centre Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Disaster Response
Dubai Humanitarian and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) today signed a Letter of Intent in Siem Reap, Cambodia, marking a major milestone in enhancing joint humanitarian action across Southeast Asia. The agreement sets the foundation for strategic cooperation between the two entities to bolster emergency preparedness and response efforts across ASEAN Member States impacted by natural disasters and other humanitarian crises. The signing reflects a shared commitment to building resilient, sustainable, and agile systems for disaster relief in one of the world's most disaster-prone regions. The Letter of Intent outlines a collaborative framework across key pillars: Humanitarian Logistics and Crisis Relief Solutions The partnership will facilitate coordinated relief operations, explore the loan of critical relief items, and support the AHA Centre's Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN (DELSA). It also envisions joint innovation initiatives in the humanitarian supply chain to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of emergency responses. Knowledge Sharing and Outreach Both organizations will collaborate to exchange best practices in sustainability, carbon reduction, and operational excellence. The agreement enables co-hosted training programs and symposiums, focusing on enhancing local response capabilities and knowledge transfer across public and private sectors. It also emphasizes of joint visibility efforts, including public awareness campaigns and participation in regional humanitarian events to promote collaboration for a Global Safety Net. Shedding light on the signing, Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, said: 'What we're witnessing across the world, and especially in regions like Southeast Asia, is a growing frequency and complexity of disasters that demand not just faster responses, but smarter, more collaborative ones. This partnership with the AHA Centre is rooted in that understanding. It reflects our responsibility as a global humanitarian hub to not only deliver aid, but to co-create solutions that build local capacity, reduce vulnerability, and adapt to evolving risks. This Letter of Intent is a testament to the kind of forward-thinking cooperation the humanitarian sector needs more of.' The AHA Centre is excited to collaborate with Dubai Humanitarian, an internationally recognised hub for humanitarian coordination and logistics. This collaboration aligns with the AHA Centre's vision to create a well-connected and resilient ASEAN community that can respond swiftly and effectively to disasters. Through this cooperation, both organisations will work toward enhanced synergy in emergency preparedness and response, disaster information dissemination, capacity building, and innovation in the region. Executive Director of the AHA Centre, Mr. Lee Yam Ming highlighted the importance of this collaboration for ASEAN to strengthen disaster management in the region. 'This partnership with Dubai Humanitarian marks an exciting milestone for the AHA Centre, as it is our first formal collaboration with a Middle Eastern organisation in the field of disaster management. It reflects our shared commitment to building stronger regional and global humanitarian networks. Through this partnership, we aim to fully realise the vision of One ASEAN, One Response with a shared commitment to building a disaster-resilient ASEAN community,' he added.
Hi Dubai
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Humanitarian Joins European Commission to Strengthen Global Emergency Response Efforts
Dubai Humanitarian and the European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) have signed a strategic agreement to enhance collaboration in humanitarian logistics, emergency preparedness, and crisis response. The Administrative Arrangement was formalised on the sidelines of the European Humanitarian Forum in Brussels by DG ECHO Director-General Maciej Popowski and Dubai Humanitarian CEO Giuseppe Saba. Senior UAE officials, including Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi and Mohamed Al Sahlawi, witnessed the signing. The agreement focuses on improving the speed, efficiency, and coordination of humanitarian aid through joint initiatives, data sharing, and innovative solutions. It also reinforces a shared commitment to sustainability and operational excellence across global supply chains. 'This is our shared ambition to enhance agility, coordination, and sustainability in humanitarian response,' said Saba. 'As the world's largest humanitarian hub, Dubai Humanitarian plays a vital role in supporting timely and effective aid delivery.' Popowski echoed the sentiment, adding, 'This arrangement reflects our commitment to faster, more strategic responses to crises—built on innovation, preparedness, and knowledge exchange.' Key areas of collaboration include joint relief operations, exchange of critical logistics data, and co-development of training programmes to strengthen regional preparedness. The arrangement also encourages engagement with academia, disaster management authorities, and the private sector through joint forums. Both parties will further coordinate communications to raise global awareness about the importance of integrated and responsive humanitarian systems. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai sends 167 tonnes of earthquake relief to Myanmar, aiding nearly 80,000 people
Dubai Humanitarian has dispatched a sea shipment of critical aid supplies to Myanmar in response to the devastating earthquake that struck the country in late March. The shipment departed from Jebel Ali Port and is currently en route to Yangon. It includes over 167 metric tonnes of essential relief items such as tarpaulins, kitchen sets, solar lamps and buckets, aimed at supporting nearly 80,000 individuals impacted by the disaster. This was carried out under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and was organised in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, said, 'Every shipment we facilitate carries not just supplies, but a message of solidarity. In moments of crisis, it's not only about how fast we respond, but how consistently we stand by communities in need. This marks the first of two planned shipments by sea and follows two humanitarian airlifts we facilitated last month. Through sea, air, and coordination, we remain committed to delivering hope, protection, and practical support.' The Global Humanitarian Impact Fund (GHIF) fully covered the transportation costs of the shipment, enabling international relief partners to expand the reach and impact of their operations in response to evolving humanitarian needs on the ground. Dr Khaled Khalifa, Senior Advisor and UNHCR's Representative to the GCC countries, commended the UAE's leading humanitarian role in enabling and facilitating the operations of aid organisations in emergency response efforts across the region and globally. He highlighted the importance of the international humanitarian stockpiles hosted in Dubai, which continue to serve as a vital lifeline for affected communities. He said, 'More than a month after the devastating earthquakes, communities in Myanmar are still enduring harsh conditions. They are struggling with inadequate shelter, overcrowded displacement sites, damaged water supply systems, and limited sanitation services, urgently requiring aid. With thanks to the logistical support of Dubai Humanitarian, UNHCR continues to send essential relief items to assist the most vulnerable survivors in the hardest-hit areas.'
The National
19-05-2025
- General
- The National
Dubai Humanitarian sends 167 tonnes of aid to help earthquake-hit Myanmar
Relief response depot Dubai Humanitarian has sent a shipment of aid to support the communities recovering from a devastating earthquake in Myanmar. The shipment, organised in collaboration with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), was sent from Jebel Ali Port in Dubai and is en route to Yangon, Myanmar. The aid consignment of more than 167 tonnes contains essential relief items including tarpaulins, kitchen sets, solar lamps and buckets, aimed at supporting nearly 80,000 people affected by the disaster. 'Every shipment we facilitate carries not just supplies but a message of solidarity," said Giuseppe Saba, chief executive and board member of Dubai Humanitarian. "In moments of crisis, it's not only about how fast we respond but how consistently we stand by communities in need. "This marks the first of two planned shipments by sea and follows two humanitarian airlifts we facilitated last month. Through sea, air and co-ordination, we remain committed to delivering hope, protection and practical support." The aid provided by Dubai Humanitarian serves as a vital lifeline for affected communities, said Khaled Khalifa, senior adviser and UNHCR's representative to Gulf Co-operation Council countries. 'More than a month after the devastating earthquakes, communities in Myanmar are still enduring harsh conditions," he said. Struggling with inadequate shelter, overcrowded displacement sites, damaged water supply systems and limited sanitation services, they urgently require aid. "With thanks to the logistical support of Dubai Humanitarian, UNHCR continues to send essential relief items to assist the most vulnerable survivors in the hardest-hit areas.' The delivery from Dubai Humanitarian follows up from the UAE sending shipments to Myanmar including more than 200 tonnes of food, shelter supplies and medical aid last month. The UAE also sent a search and rescue team to Myanmar at the end of March, made up of members of Abu Dhabi Police, the National Guard and Joint Operations Command, to help after the earthquake. The UAE team conducted operations at six sites, in co-operation with Myanmar authorities and international teams, after the 7.7-magnitude tremor struck on March 28, killing thousands.
