Executive Director of "Dubai Humanitarian" : The value of humanitarian relief stocks increased to $195 million, a growth of 333%.

Dubai, April 23 / WAM / Giuseppe Saba, Executive Director of the International Humanitarian City in Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian City, revealed that the city currently hosts a value ranging between $190 to $195 million in humanitarian relief stocks, with a growth of 333% compared to an estimated With a maximum of $45 million in aid seven years ago.

The Executive Director of Dubai Humanitarian Affairs explained in a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, on the sidelines of the global meeting of the International Humanitarian City in Dubai to reveal its new identity, “Dubai Humanitarian,” that these numbers reflect the increasing presence of the humanitarian community in Dubai and the speed of response to cases. Emergency.

He pointed out that more than 1,200 shipments are operated annually, sending humanitarian aid worth between 140 to 150 million dollars in humanitarian aid for distribution in 135 countries on average annually.

He said: “Dubai Humanitarian Affairs has undertaken many initiatives over two decades, and has more to offer in the field of humanitarian work, in addition to working on sustainable initiatives and reducing carbon emissions, as well as awareness campaigns to encourage children before adults to join humanitarian initiatives.” In countries in need.

He pointed out the need for the international community to prepare and confront emergencies and crises, and for every individual in society to become an active member in the process of humanitarian work through innovative and appropriate solutions that provide food, stressing: “This can be done if we are able to work together, but the numbers that we have today in our world are impressive.” Extremely”.

He said: “It is no coincidence that we have become the largest humanitarian institution in the world.”