The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in collaboration with the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai is hosting a seminar on ‘Improved Capacity – Reduced Risk’ taking place at the IHC, 11th -15th November 2013. The seminar focuses on how preventive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) interventions can reduce damages caused by natural hazards like earthquakes, floods,
During her visit to Dubai this week, First Lady and Wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, HE Datin Pduka Seri HJH Rosmah Mansor paid International Humanitarian City (IHC) a visit on Wednesday, November 13. The Malaysian delegation comprised of high dignitaries from the Office of the Malaysian Prime Minister and the General Consulate of
The International Humanitarian City (IHC) welcomed United Nations Development Group (UNDG) Chair and UN Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Helen Clark recently at the IHC premises. The former New Zealand Prime Minister and current UNDP Administrator, along with UNDP Regional Director Sima Bahous and UNDP Resident Representative Sayed Aqa, was accompanied by Adviser Ibrahim Bu Melha,
The International Humanitarian City (IHC), in coordination with the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), hosted the Sphere training on humanitarian aid in Dubai for the second time this year, between October 26 and November 2. The week-long training included an emergency response simulation held at the IHC warehouses, with the participation
United Kingdom Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan visited the International Humanitarian City (IHC) on Tuesday, October 29 during his visit to the United Arab Emirates this week. Mr Duncan’s visit marked continuous cooperation between the UAE and the UK in the humanitarian and development sector. IHC CEO Shaima Al Zarooni introduced the
Heads of the World Food Programme (WFP) Country Offices in the Middle East and North Africa have gathered in Dubai this week for the annual regional meeting. Sponsored by Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC), the meeting was held on October 21-23, and attended by over 50 WFP country directors and staff from the UN food
In line with the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to transform Dubai into a Smart city, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website which coincides with GITEX Technology Week 2013. The
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