This project was formerly known as Dubai Aid City. I am not sure what its relation is to Dubai Peace City or what Dubai Peace City is about.

Here's some info and a pic from an old thread by Darkknight:

Dubai Aid City
Supporting the international aid community with a dedicated facility

The United Arab Emirates ranks among the most generous aid donors in the world. The humanitarian contributions are not always heavily publicized, but tens of thousands of people throughout the Arab World – and beyond – can testify to the generosity of the country’s rulers. Whether it is a new hospital in Palestine, a school in Sudan or relief work in war zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan, the UAE and Dubai have been major players in the international aid community for decades.

Dubai Aid City will be the world’s first dedicated, integrated base for the multi-billion dollar aid sector.
That relationship is taking a major leap forward with the development of Dubai Aid City – an integrated community that caters to the local, regional, and international relief aid community. From distribution and storage facilities to relief aid technical emergency centers, Dubai Aid City will act as a dynamic community, bridging the gap between donors, relief aid suppliers, and organizations within the humanitarian value chain. Dubai Aid City is set to be located in the southern area of the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ), one of the most comprehensive and efficient logistics centers in the world. Facilities will include pre-built warehousing, storage areas and office facilities.

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“Jebel Ali Free Zone has consistently invested in state-of-the-art technology and information management systems, with skilled personnel to run them,” says Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of Dubai Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC). “Our singular mission is to provide a conducive infrastructure for manufacturing and distribution, supported by quality, value-added services which, together with unrivaled incentives and proactive marketing, will attract and maintain reputable business that contribute to the diversification and growth of Dubai’s economy.”

Dubai Aid City, which is expected to take approximately two years to complete, will provide international aid organizations with a unique logistical location from which to store, stockpile and distribute aid cargo via sea, land or air to locations around the world. Developers are liaising with aid organizations and agencies during the design of the warehousing and office facilities. Special requirements that have already been requested include dry cargo facilities and regulated temperature storage facilities for sensitive food and medical supplies. Until its completion, aid agencies can enjoy access to warehousing, office facilities and distribution solutions at dedicated areas in Dubai City, Port Rashid and Jebel Ali port.

Walid Hareb, project manager, says: “By basing operations in the Dubai Aid City, in a free zone which has a well established infrastructure, facilities and premium services, aid bodies will be able to use the specially built extensive warehouse facilities to stockpile emergency supplies for countries around the world, not just this region.

“JAFZ, which currently hosts over 2,550 companies from over ninety countries, will allow aid organizations to ensure access to a variety of available relief items and suppliers - almost immediately - which can be sent efficiently to cover a variety of emergency humanitarian situations, as it will be an attracting point for many international aid agencies across the world.”

This kind of support is crucial for aid agencies. Each hour lost to logistical hiccups can cost lives, so benefiting from state-of-the-art distribution facilities will make a real difference to people living in areas hit by war, famine and other disasters. Crucially, by being located close together, different operators along the aid value chain will be able to respond to each other’s needs rapidly, greatly enhancing the efficiency and speed of their operations. Dubai Aid City is the first facility in the world to offer such an integrated community to the aid sector.

One of the most important requirements for the distribution of essential aid cargo is reliable, swift and efficient distribution through an effective logistics network. Organizations in Dubai Aid City, from its central location in the stable and peaceful environment of the United Arab Emirates, will be able to take full advantage of the benefits associated with the location and expertise of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, to ensure that there are minimal logistical or bureaucratic bottlenecks that could jeopardize such operations.

Mr. Hareb stressed that Dubai Aid City’s immediate proximity to the leading port authority in the region – DPA – ensures that it will benefit from the competitive advantages and services of over one hundred leading shipping lines that call there. Regular aid shipments can be sent via the Jebel Ali port located next to the Free Zone, Port Rashid in downtown Dubai, or Hamriyah port. This is vital for effective distribution to areas of long-term aid relief, or immediate humanitarian needs. “Through seamless customs clearances, assisted by the unique interface between DPA and Dubai Customs, large volumes of cargo can be quickly distributed to Iraq, Eastern Europe, the Indian Subcontinent, or East Africa,” said Mr. Hareb.

Dubai Aid City’s location in Jebel Ali Free Zone also ensures reliable access to potential suppliers of food, clothing and medical suppliers and a range of other commodities.

Dubai’s integrated transport system will allow agencies to distribute this vital aid through a number of channels. The city’s seaports are clearly unrivaled throughout the region, as is Dubai International Airport. Dubai Aid City, located close to the main highway leading from the UAE to the neighboring countries and beyond, also has access to extensive trucking facilities for land distribution, provided by PCFC.

By strategically gathering aid organizations in one safe area, along with associated sectors such as aid business suppliers, opportunities for the aid community will inevitably become more defined. Officials at Dubai Aid City say that this will allow aid strategies for the region to become more developed and sophisticated, and to enjoy greater reach and faster response times.
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Here's the website for Dubai Humanitarian City which has more info about what will be in: http://www.dhc.ae

This is a pic I captured from their site. That's some view in the background. I guess with the establishment of Jebel Ali airport they will have fast access to both a port and airport.

http://www.ayuplanet.com/projects/humanitarian/dhc.jpg

Oh glad to see i walked out to this one from emirates towers a few months ago jsut to see it should be fair way along by now

As i know Dubai Aid City is ment to be in Jebel Ali and Dubai Humantarian city will be near burj dubai
the first picture is for the Aid city and the second is for the humanitarian city.

As i know Dubai Aid City is ment to be in Jebel Ali and Dubai Humantarian city will be near burj dubai
the first picture is for the Aid city and the second is for the humanitarian city.

Ah.. but both are doing the same job, aren't they? The pic kinda confused me as well. Because I read that Aid City was in Jebel Ali and this pic was in an entirely different location. Perhaps Aid City will be cancelled and this will be in its place?

And what is Dubai Peace City?

I not heard of the Aid city but have the Dubai Humantarian city

both are under construction. the Aid city is for the aid stuff and rescuing and the humanitarain city will have offices for organzations like the UN. i dont know much about them but am sure that both are still on.

Is this project in full swing? Can someone provide us with pictures of the construction sight.

these are some reasonable projects, but i never heard something about them in public :(
i got absolutely no info on these two
as these are so small i guess construction won't take so long and it's only a small site

Dubai Aid City in cooperation with Swiss Academy complete the first ever course on International Humanitarian Law

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The first course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) was successfully organised in Dubai by the Swiss Academy in cooperation with Dubai Aid City.
"We strongly support partnerships with organisations like the Swiss Academy. One of the major focus points of Dubai Aid City is capacity building in the humanitarian field because we know that highly trained staff will deliver more focused and effective humanitarian services. "said Barbara Castek, Head of Dubai Aid City.

The Swiss Academy provides leadership in the transition of Dubai from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy in the field of educational knowledge, This also applies in the humanitarian sector
"We highly appreciated the quality and subject of the course" Castek continues. The course was conducted by Urs Stirnimann a legal expert with a long history in teaching IHL in many different universities and having worked as delegate for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in several conflictive areas of the world.

A dozen participants studied during 8 lessons the laws applicable in international and non-international armed conflicts. They learned in particular how civilians must be treated in time of war, the rights of Prisoners of War (POW), how war criminals are prosecuted and the difference between IHL and Human Rights Law. In case studies they trained how to apply the Geneva Conventions. The participants, who successfully passed the final exam, received a diploma from the Swiss Academy.

Members of national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and members of diplomatic missions participated. Each participant received a copy of the Geneva Conventions of August 12, 1949 and a script of all lectures. "Also journalists who cover wars, can benefit greatly from such courses," Stirnimann said. Dubai is ideally suited for such courses, where various NGOs have their regional headquarters, and where relief workers make stopovers between their different assignments.

"Such courses are part of the aim of Dubai in becoming a major hub for humanitarian work," said Barbara Castek. She added that further courses are planned for the future. The next course will already start on April 3rd. The website www.swissacademy.ae provides further information about it.

"It is the mission of the Swiss Academy to transfer, integrate and apply knowledge in the areas of finance, trade, tourism, architecture, civil engineering and humanitarian studies from Switzerland to local institutions and entrepreneurs in Dubai," said Dr. Till Stoll, the CEO of Swiss Academy.

Dubai Humanitarian City and the Dubai Ladies Club felicitate participants of ‘Emirates women work-support Programme’

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Dubai Humanitarian City has joined hands with the Dubai Ladies Club to recognize and felicitate the participants of the 'Emirates women work-support Programme' which aims at supporting the role of Emirati women and encouraging their participation in the development of the country.

The CEO of Dubai Humanitarian City, Saeed bin Suloom said, "We are here today to recognize the many Emarati women who have the strong will to make a change in their lives and participate in various economic and social activities."

He added, "This initiative offers non-working women or women who are not employed an opportunity to upgrade their skills and become aware of their potential."

Bin Suloom pointed out that Dubai Humanitarian City pays special attention to women related issues and provides all possible support to the Emarati women to help achieve their goals.

Mona Al Marri, Vice President of Dubai Ladies Club said, "The participation of women in the development process of this country is considered a corner stone for progress. This initiative aims to serve Emirati women who have not been lucky enough in the job market. This initiative places women in a suitable work environment that helps them to upgrade their skills and improve their prospects of getting employment in the companies and establishments which supported this initiative."

Al Marri thanked all the organizations that supported this initiative such as the Dubai Holding companies, Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Dubai Press Club, Dubai Ladies Club and the Dubai Humanitarian City which played a vital role in launching this initiative.

Al Marri added, "Based on the success of the first year we plan to develop it as an annual event and organize this activity next year for an extended duration of a minimum of 2 weeks. This will offer the participants more valuable experience and help create job opportunities for women who show good performance at work."

Al Marri also thanked all the participants who showed a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to upgrade their skills. She also said that this initiative will mark the beginning of a series of events and programmes to support this initiative. She also pointed out that all national, regional and international organizations should work together to support the role of women in diverse fields.

Mona Al Marri and Saeed bin Suloom felicitated the participants with certificates of appreciation and remuneration.

The event gave UAE national women in the age group of 25-30 years the chance to work for two days, March 14-15 at one of the organizations taking part in this programme, organized by Dubai Humanitarian City and Dubai Press Club

these buildings were on the khail road, verry close to a sign reading: dubai humanitarian city.

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That its
also see here
http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/image/41291884

DAC's second phase on track

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Work on the second phase of Dubai Aid City (DAC) spread over an area of one million sqm was going on at a brisk pace, with levelling of land and engineering drawings for warehouses and office completed.

Barbara Costeck, Head of Dubai Aid City, said that DAC, which would serve as the base for disaster management for 80 per cent of such crises in the world, would have five departments in this phase including emergency response and preparedness with sufficient stocks of various goods required for quick intervention in man-made and natural disasters, according to a report in "Khaleej Times.”

"The focus of DAC is to facilitate all humanitarian and development operations in the Middle East, Central and South-East Asia and Africa." Stating that the second phase was expected to be completed by December, Costeck, who was participating in a forum on disaster and crisis management, said: "We are embarking on establishing a data base on all government departments and humanitarian organisations with whom we will need to coordinate to ensure fast and easy access to crisis areas." International organisations, including UNICEF, which had selected DAC as its regional headquarters, will join the training and humanitarian programmes conducted by the DAC, she said.

Why do people mix Dubai Humanitarian City with Dubai Aid City. They are completely different. Dubai Humanitarian City is located near Burj Dubai while Dubai Aid City is located near Jebel Ali. Dubai Huminatrian City is a member of Dubai Holding while Dubai Aid City is part of Jafza.

Well we have one thread for the two. I dont know why, ask Dubai Lover.

why don't we have a dac thread?

They announced today that both, the Dubai Humanitarian City and Dubai Aid City have been integrated.

Dubai merges aid bodies

The Dubai Aid City and Dubai Humanitarian City are to be merged into a new non-profit entity in the Jebel Ali Free Zone. Its mission will be to equip the entire humanitarian relief system and speed the provision of emergency aid by levering the efficiency of the Dubai ports and customs free zone.

Am I the only one who thinks this render puts the Hum City right in the middle of Business Bay???

http://www.ayuplanet.com/projects/humanitarian/dhc.jpg

mhm not really. it depends on which roads these are?

am i the only one or is this render crap
i think it's far away from that point
isn't humanitarian city near jebel ali?

well dubai aid city is way closer to jebel ali, behind lost city. but i don't know if these have been merged or whatever.

The humanitatian city is already partially built near business bay and a UNOP (am not sure about the name but abviouly is it a UN office) office is already there.

you mean the buildings on khail road dubai mentioned?

yea, that is the humanitarian city while Aid City is in Jebel Ali.

They said that their new location will be in Jebel Ali so, I really dont know what r they doing to do with this one.

http://www.ihc.ae/images/ihc_location.jpg

here the offical website

http://www.ihc.ae

http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/dxbotherprojects&page=3

that's on a prime location :S ... wouldn't they rather offer this location for commercial / residential investments