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I nternational
Humanitarian City
P.O. Box 66466 Dubai - UAE
United Arab Emirates
TEL
: +9714-3680202
FAX : +9714-3681099
EMAIL : info@ihc.ae
WEBSITE : www.ihc.ae |
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INTERNATIONAL
HUMANITARIAN CITY
a
non-religious, non-political and nonprofit
organisation
THE
GLOBAL AID AND HUMANITARIAN HUB
IHC is
a global humanitarian and aid hub, which
aims to facilitate aid
and
development efforts by providing local
and international humanitarian actors with
facilities and services specifically designed
to meet their needs.
An independent free zone authority created
by the Government of Dubai through the
merger of Dubai Aid City (DAC) and Dubai
Humanitarian City (DHC), IHC consolidates
Dubai as an essential link in the humanitarian
value chain. Leveraging the proven Dubai
free zone model, IHC addresses the specific
needs of the humanitarian aid and development
community, while grouping them in a secure
environment that fosters partnerships,
social responsibility and global change.
At the same time, IHC offers commercial
companies the opportunity to operate from
a highly strategic location in a free zone
environment that is adapted to their particular
industry, while benefiting from attractive
incentives and an array of value-added
services.
IHC believes that humanitarian
operations will benefit from the integration
of commercial
suppliers of goods and services. By co-locating,
nonprofit and commercial entities will
be encouraged to share best practices to
increase their operational efficiencies
and improve institutional learning.
IHC is
a non-religious, non-political and nonprofit
organisation,
chaired by HRH
Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife
of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice-President and Prime Minister of
UAE, Ruler of Dubai.
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WHAT MAKES
THE IHC OFFER UNIQUE?
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A community of local
and international humanitarian nonprofits
and commercial suppliers |
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A fully integrated
one-stop-shop, with access to procurers,
suppliers and business partners and fast
multi-modal logistics capabilities |
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Office, warehousing
and meeting facilities |
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A comprehensive set
of value-added services |
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Increased visibility
and networking opportunities |
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A platform for humanitarian
information and knowledge exchange |
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A socially responsible
operating environment |
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Facilitated
access to job seekers, volunteers and CSR
endeavours |
WHAT MAKES IHC
A ‘STRATEGIC LOCATION’?
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A crossroad
between East, West, North and South |
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Rapid disaster response:
7 hours maximum flight time to major crisis-prone
areas |
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10 minute sea-to-air
logistics capabilities |
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Superb airport and
seaport infrastructure |
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Dubai ’s economic
momentum, political stability and governmental
support |
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Minimal red tape |
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Competitive fee structures |
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A
cosmopolitan and attractive living environment |
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Stable
local currency |
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Free
zone benefits |
- 100%
foreign ownership
- 100% repatriation of capital
and profits
- 100% free transfer of funds
- 100% exemption of import
and export duties
IHC provides its member
organisations with a range of specialised services
to facilitate
their operations out of Dubai.
Facilities
Management: |
Maintenance & security |
Governmental
Services: |
Registration,
licensing, leasing & visa
services |
Recruitment
e-Portal: |
Access
to online CV Database & Job
Opening posting system |
Volunteer
e-Portal: |
Access
to online Volunteer Database & Appeal
posting system |
Pro
Bono e-Portal: |
Access to online Pro
Bono Database |
Donor
Assistance: |
One-to-one
donor/project matching services |
Events
e-Portal: |
Providing
members’ events with enhanced visibility |
Press
Office: |
Promoting
members' latest news and happenings
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IHC operates out of its premises in central
Dubai . The secure compound is designed to
meet the specific needs of IHC members, and
includes:
Office
space:
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4 office buildings |
Warehouses:
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21,000 sqm of warehouses |
Auditorium:
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50 seats, stage, speaker
podium and full A/V equipment |
Meeting
rooms:
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Meeting rooms |
Pro
Bono e-Portal:
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Cafeteria |
IHC is expanding to a bigger land to meet
the rapidly growing demand of the humanitarian
community. The new location will be strategically
co-located with the new Jebel Ali International
Airport and only 10 minutes from the Jebel
Ali Seaport, and will feature a comprehensive
set of facility options at competitive rates.
WHO CAN JOIN THE IHC COMMUNITY?
IHC brings together humanitarian nonprofit
organisations and commercial entities in an
environment that fosters effective partnerships
and social responsibility, while offering clear
legal and physical zoning partitions between
commercials and non-commercials in the spirit
of security and transparency.
NONPROFIT
ORGANISATIONS:
- United
Nations agencies
- Specialised
agencies
- Non-Governmental
Organisations
- Charities
- Foundations
- News,
research and educational institutions
COMMERCIAL
COMPANIES:
· Manufacturers
and suppliers (aid related goods and services)
e.g. shelters,
medical equipment, food items, vehicles, etc.
· Service
providers e.g. logistics, security, maintenance,
consulting, etc.
More than 55 organisations and commercial companies
are currently registered with IHC.
AS A FREE
ZONE AUTHORITY, INTERNATIONAL
HUMANITARIAN CITY CAN
ISSUE LICENSES TO:
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