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Dubai Humanitarian, University of Birmingham Dubai forge partnership to innovate humanitarian research, education

DUBAI, 2nd November, 2024 (WAM) — Dubai Humanitarian and the University of Birmingham Dubai announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing research and developing cutting-edge educational programmes focused on humanitarian action and sustainability in humanitarian supply chains. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in fostering educational, research, and practical ties between the two renowned institutions, […]

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Emirates Red Crescent hosts workshop on humanitarian negotiation

ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2024 (WAM) — The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has hosted a three-day workshop on humanitarian negotiation to build capacities and promote diplomatic culture, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in coordination with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The workshop […]

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Arab League condemns Israel for undermining work of UN, humanitarian organisations in Gaza

CAIRO, 22nd October, 2024 (WAM) — The Council of Arab League (AL), at the level of permanent representatives, condemned Israel for undermining the work of the United Nations and international humanitarian organisations operating in the Gaza Strip, including the bombing of UNRWA’s HQ and offices. This came in a statement issued by the AL Council […]

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‘Birds of Goodness’ executes 53rd humanitarian aid airdrop in Gaza

ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2024 (WAM) – The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the successful implementation of the 53rd airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid, continuing the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support Palestinians in Gaza as part of the “Birds of Goodness” operation. Targeting families in isolated areas that are difficult […]

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Global Future Councils address climate-related humanitarian crises

DUBAI,16th October, 2024 (WAM) — The world needs to reinject the human aspect into climate action amid a rising wave of climate-related humanitarian crises, the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 (AMGFC24) heard today. Experts speaking at the meeting, which represents a partnership between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF), […]

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Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed reviews ‘UAE Stands with Lebanon’ humanitarian campaign efforts in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 13th October, 2024 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, has visited the staging hub for the “UAE Stands with Lebanon” humanitarian campaign in Abu Dhabi, praising the […]

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Italian Salerno Medical School recognises UAE’s humanitarian efforts during COVID-19

ROME, 28th September, 2024 (WAM) — The prestigious Italian Salerno Medical School (Schola Medica Salernitana) has recognised Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO), Chairman of the UAE Media Council and former Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, with the Schola Salernitana Lumen et […]

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UN Special Coordinator for ME Peace calls for establishing political, security frameworks to address humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza

NEW YORK, 19th September 2024 (WAM) – UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, has called for establishing political and security frameworks that can address the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. In a briefing on the Situation in the Middle East Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of UNSCR […]

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International Charity Organisation launches 190 humanitarian projects in Egypt

AJMAN, 19th September, 2024 (WAM) — A delegation from the International Charity Organisation (ICO) has visited Egypt to oversee the launch of 190 humanitarian and development projects. The projects include building homes, Quran memorisation centres, agricultural wells, providing medical care, orphan sponsorship, and establishing healthcare centres. Dr. Khaled Abdulwahab Al Khaja, ICO Secretary-General, emphasised that […]

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UAE announces new humanitarian projects, $10.25 million for UN in Chad to support women affected by conflict in Sudan

ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2024 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of new humanitarian projects in Chad as well as a US$10.25 million contribution to the United Nations aimed at supporting Sudanese refugee women affected by the ongoing crisis in the country, underscoring the UAE’s dedication to addressing the urgent needs […]

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UN Lebanon Humanitarian Fund allocates US$24 mn to support South Lebanon, vulnerable communities

NEW YORK, 14th September, 2024 (WAM) — The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Imran Riza, has allocated a $24 million emergency aid package from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) to support the country’s most vulnerable populations, and address the urgent needs of those impacted by the ongoing hostilities in South Lebanon. “We are allocating these […]