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CairoScene
2 days ago
- Business
- CairoScene
New Documentary Explores Dubai Humanitarian's Role in Global Relief
A new documentary lifts the curtain on Dubai's disaster hub, where AED 179.2 million in aid for 81 countries moved in just six months this year. Aug 19, 2025 A new documentary, 'Coming Together: The Dubai Humanitarian Story', examines the operations of Dubai Humanitarian, the world's largest humanitarian logistics hub. The film follows the work of United Nations agencies, NGOs and government bodies as they coordinate responses to crises such as floods in Pakistan and the conflict in Gaza, highlighting how supplies including vaccines, shelter kits and food are dispatched from Dubai within hours. 'Dubai Humanitarian is more than a logistics hub - it's a global lifeline,' said Giuseppe Saba, CEO, Dubai Humanitarian. 'This film shows what's possible when the world comes together, and when the UAE leads with purpose.' Dubai Humanitarian operates from a 150,000 square metre warehouse complex provided by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The documentary outlines the role of international partners such as the UN World Food Programme and UNHCR, as well as local contributors including Emirates Airline and Dubai Customs. Alongside logistics, the film focuses on the people involved -aid workers, customs officers, and teams on the ground - who manage the pressures of ensuring supplies reach affected areas. By mid-2025, Dubai Humanitarian had delivered AED 179.2 million worth of aid to 81 countries. Its AI-based logistics platform, now used across 11 hubs, provides real-time forecasting and crisis preparation. With two-thirds of the world's most disaster-prone populations accessible within eight hours, the hub is positioned as a central node in global relief. The documentary is available on Dubai Humanitarian's official YouTube channel.
Al Bawaba
16-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Dubai Customs and Dubai Humanitarian: Joining Forces to Expedite the Flow of Relief Shipments and Facilitate Procedures
Dubai Customs held an expanded coordination meeting with Dubai Humanitarian to unify efforts and develop avenues for field and procedural cooperation. This is part of the leadership's vision to enhance urgent response and facilitate the movement of relief aid to meet the emergency and crisis needs of affected communities, in light of the UAE's mission to serve humanity and promote sustainable development. Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, hosted Giuseppe Saba, Executive Director and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, and his accompanying delegation at Dubai Customs headquarters. The two sides discussed the facilities currently in place at customs ports to facilitate the transit of humanitarian shipments, as well as the logistical challenges they may face and ways to overcome them. During the joint meeting, His Excellency the Director General of Dubai Customs emphasized that Dubai Customs is fully committed to implement the directives of the wise leadership, which require expediting procedures for humanitarian aid and facilitating its passage without any delays. Dubai Customs support teams are working around the clock to facilitate these shipments with emphasized that we do not treat relief shipments as mere customs procedures, but rather as part of our national and humanitarian responsibility. Our goal is to ensure that this aid reaches all those in need quickly and safely. For his part, Giuseppe Saba expressed his gratitude for Dubai Customs' continuous efforts in expediting the clearance of humanitarian shipments, which strengthens the role of Dubai Humanitarian, the world's largest humanitarian hub, as an independent and only non-profit humanitarian free zone authority in the world. It's worth noting that Dubai Customs signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Humanitarian for electronic connectivity and cooperation in the exchange of information related to humanitarian aid and related commodity stocks. This stems from the strategic partnership between the two entities and the importance of cooperation between various entities to promote innovation, exchange information, and best practices. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
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
