Dubai Humanitarian Champions Global Cooperation for Emergency Assistance

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 December 2025:

In a collaborative effort with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD/WFP), Dubai Humanitarian has successfully wrapped up its Second Conference of Countries Hosting the World’s Humanitarian Hubs in Brindisi, Italy. This pivotal gathering focused on enhancing global partnerships and operational efficiency in humanitarian responses.

The event coincided with the UNHRD's 25th anniversary, attracting senior officials from seven countries known for their vital humanitarian logistics hubs, including Australia, Ghana, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Spain, and the UAE. The discussions aimed at enhancing collective readiness for global humanitarian crises.

During the conference, attendees engaged in fruitful dialogues, addressing common obstacles and exploring opportunities within humanitarian logistics. There was an agreement on urgently prioritizing principles aimed at improving hub coordination, fostering data transparency, accelerating digital advancements, and embedding sustainability into emergency operations. Emphasis was laid on interoperability among systems to ensure prompt and accountable humanitarian actions.

A significant feature was the Humanitarian Logistics Databank presented during the conference, where participants discussed its evolving role in boosting information sharing and operational efficacy. Ideas about scaling the platform and enhancing integration into humanitarian networks were pitted as pathways for supporting real-time coordination during crises.

Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, remarked on the conference outcome: “This year’s discussions highlight the necessity of collaboration in supporting communities in crises. Our goal is to create an interoperable global safety net capable of swift and consistent emergency responses while preserving dignity and supporting sustainable solutions. Dubai Humanitarian is dedicated to realizing this vision for those in need.”

The event saw participation from various high-level experts and organizations, including MAECI, the World Food Programme (WFP), the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Italian Civil Protection, and many others.

Building on the groundwork laid at the inaugural conference during COP28 in 2023, this edition concluded with a renewed commitment to enhance international collaboration, innovation, and logistical capabilities, enabling better responses to the growing complexities of future humanitarian crises.