International Humanitarian City (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, 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.
International Humanitarian City has been created to:
Provide infrastructure, services and practical support to global and international humanitarian aid and development efforts.
Create solutions and champion best practices that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian aid and development operations.
Offer global emergency response.
CURRENT SERVICES
At present, IHC provides its member organisations with a range of specialised services to facilitate their operations out of Dubai:
Facilities Management: Maintenance, security and leasing
Government Services: Visa & Government related services (click here for details)
Registration Services: Registration and Licensing
Press Office: Publication of IHC members’ latest news on the IHC website
IHC Media Watch: Online news monitoring services, including daily e-mail alerts
Recruitment e-Portal: Access to online CV Database and posting Job Openings
Volunteer e-Portal: Access to online Volunteer Database and posting Volunteer Appeals
Pro Bono e-Portal: Access to online Pro Bono Database
Events e-Portal: Promotion of IHC members' upcoming events through the IHC website
