– ‘Coming Together: The Dubai Humanitarian Story’ provides behind-the-scenes look inside the heart of global disaster response facility

– Launches on World Humanitarian Day, 19 August 2025

– First six months of 2025 saw $48.8m humanitarian aid distributed from Dubai Humanitarian, reflected in its Humanitarian Logistics Databank

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dubai Humanitarian, the world’s largest humanitarian logistics hub, has unveiled a new documentary, Coming Together: The Dubai Humanitarian Story – a gripping behind-the-scenes look at the premier disaster response facility. From devastating floods in Pakistan to the escalating conflict in Gaza, the film captures real-time coordination between United Nations agencies, international NGOs, and government partners. It reveals how Dubai Humanitarian’s 150,000 sqm of warehouses – donated by the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – enable life-saving supplies like vaccines, health kits, and clean water to reach crisis zones within hours.

Aid supplies being loaded onto flight

The documentary highlights the critical role of partners – Dubai Customs, Emirates Airline, and Dubai Royal Air Wing – whose close collaboration with aid agencies ensure relief efforts are swift, seamless, and scalable. Their combined expertise in customs clearance, logistics, and airlift capacity has proven vital in overcoming the most complex humanitarian challenges. It also underscores the human stories behind the headlines – of aid workers, customs officials, and airline crews working as one to deliver hope.

“Dubai Humanitarian is more than a logistics hub – it’s a global lifeline,” said Giuseppe Saba, CEO, Dubai Humanitarian, “This film shows what’s possible when the world comes together.”

Saba added: “2025 continues to bring extraordinary global challenges. Working alongside our UN partners and other relief organisations, in just the first half of the year Dubai Humanitarian facilitated the delivery of over $48million in aid to countries across the globe, with the need for shelter and health aid being particularly striking. We remain steadfast in our commitment to stand with our international humanitarian community in safeguarding the most vulnerable.”

Head of UN OCHA UAE, Sajeda Shawa, said: “We need to make sure humanitarian aid is delivered based on humanitarian principles – with no discrimination and with equality. Being the voice of those who have no voice is not a luxury – it’s a responsibility, an honour and a life calling.”

The documentary premiers on World Humanitarian Day, 19 August, on the Dubai Humanitarian YouTube channel

Dubai Humanitarian aid in numbers (Jan to Jun 2025)

$48.8m
Aid worth $48,867,298 distributed from Dubai Humanitarian.

81
Aid sent to 81 countries.

$14m
Health Aid: This included $13,969,276 worth of health accessories, medical equipment, pharmaceutical items and more.

$1m
Water and Sanitation Aid: The demand for water and sanitation aid included $733,297 worth of water supply items, ranging from buckets and containers to Jerry Cans.

$15m
Shelter Aid: Almost a third of all aid was allocated to shelter. This included 937,377 pieces of camping and field equipment, from tents to winterisation kits

$208.1m
Stock value available at Dubai Humanitarian in June 2025.

25
During the first half of 2025, key moments included the 25th Dubai Humanitarian airlift for Gaza. The April operation delivered 56.8 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies worth over $1million (AED4.3million), provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), to El Arish Airport in Egypt. 

Benefits of the Humanitarian Logistics Databank

• To countries in need of aid:
  • Real-time analytics and 24/7/365 visibility of aid levels – daily updates provides accurate data, especially convenient across time zones and saves phone calls
  • Enhanced co-ordination and faster identification of aid partners –countries requiring aid have access to detailed data, including which members from UN World Food Programme to UNICEF within Dubai Humanitarian have how much of each product, so they can approach them direct for support, knowing their current stock levels
• To Dubai Humanitarian-based aid agencies:
  • Prepare more effectively by anticipating aid demand – as aid flows can be tracked over time, through its ongoing AI backed data analysis, Dubai Humanitarian can advise aid agencies when demand will likely peak and aid levels will run low. For example, during the August monsoon season in Bangladesh, Dubai Humanitarian identified the higher annual demand for tents and blankets. Aid agencies at Dubai Humanitarian can then build up stocks ahead of time
  • Avoid price spikes – By building up stock ahead of demand spikes, aid agencies can manage stocks more effectively and purchase aid ahead of price surges.
• To Dubai Humanitarian
  • Anticipate storage needs – Dubai Humanitarian continually analyses its data to understand changing demand for different types of aid. By recognising the increase in health product demand in the early years of the databank, Dubai Humanitarian were able to expand its cold storage solutions and were then more prepared for the Covid-19 response as a result.
• Global sustainability
  • Reducing travel distances and carbon emissions – Due to Dubai’s strategic geographic position on the path between Middle East, Asia and Africa, and Dubai Humanitarian being located only 10 minutes away from the Jebel Ali seaport and Al Maktoum airport, it enables the humanitarian community to reach, within 4-8 hours, two-thirds of the world population living in hazard-prone areas.
  • Future view: locating local aid – As the databank grows to include up to 11 hubs, countries and organisations in need will be able to effectively locate their closest available aid, reducing travel time and emissions, with aid able to travel by road and sea rather than air.

Interview opportunities or commentary:

Giuseppe Saba, CEO, Dubai Humanitarian
Giuseppe Saba is a leading logistics and support services expert. He is the founder of the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot Network (UNHRD) and joined Dubai Humanitarian as CEO in 2017, leading the launch of the Humanitarian Logistics Databank in 2018.

Hanan Almarzooqi, Director of Operations & Humanitarian Initiatives, Dubai Humanitarian.

– ‘Coming Together: The Dubai Humanitarian Story’ provides behind-the-scenes look inside the heart of global disaster response facility

– Launches on World Humanitarian Day, 19 August 2025

– First six months of 2025 saw $48.8m humanitarian aid distributed from Dubai Humanitarian, reflected in its Humanitarian Logistics Databank

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dubai Humanitarian, the world’s largest humanitarian logistics hub, has unveiled a new documentary, Coming Together: The Dubai Humanitarian Story – a gripping behind-the-scenes look at the premier disaster response facility. From devastating floods in Pakistan to the escalating conflict in Gaza, the film captures real-time coordination between United Nations agencies, international NGOs, and government partners. It reveals how Dubai Humanitarian’s 150,000 sqm of warehouses – donated by the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – enable life-saving supplies like vaccines, health kits, and clean water to reach crisis zones within hours.

Aid supplies being loaded onto flight

The documentary highlights the critical role of partners – Dubai Customs, Emirates Airline, and Dubai Royal Air Wing – whose close collaboration with aid agencies ensure relief efforts are swift, seamless, and scalable. Their combined expertise in customs clearance, logistics, and airlift capacity has proven vital in overcoming the most complex humanitarian challenges. It also underscores the human stories behind the headlines – of aid workers, customs officials, and airline crews working as one to deliver hope.

“Dubai Humanitarian is more than a logistics hub – it’s a global lifeline,” said Giuseppe Saba, CEO, Dubai Humanitarian, “This film shows what’s possible when the world comes together.”

Saba added: “2025 continues to bring extraordinary global challenges. Working alongside our UN partners and other relief organisations, in just the first half of the year Dubai Humanitarian facilitated the delivery of over $48million in aid to countries across the globe, with the need for shelter and health aid being particularly striking. We remain steadfast in our commitment to stand with our international humanitarian community in safeguarding the most vulnerable.”

Head of UN OCHA UAE, Sajeda Shawa, said: “We need to make sure humanitarian aid is delivered based on humanitarian principles – with no discrimination and with equality. Being the voice of those who have no voice is not a luxury – it’s a responsibility, an honour and a life calling.”

The documentary premiers on World Humanitarian Day, 19 August, on the Dubai Humanitarian YouTube channel

Dubai Humanitarian aid in numbers (Jan to Jun 2025)

$48.8m
Aid worth $48,867,298 distributed from Dubai Humanitarian.

81
Aid sent to 81 countries.

$14m
Health Aid: This included $13,969,276 worth of health accessories, medical equipment, pharmaceutical items and more.

$1m
Water and Sanitation Aid: The demand for water and sanitation aid included $733,297 worth of water supply items, ranging from buckets and containers to Jerry Cans.

$15m
Shelter Aid: Almost a third of all aid was allocated to shelter. This included 937,377 pieces of camping and field equipment, from tents to winterisation kits

$208.1m
Stock value available at Dubai Humanitarian in June 2025.

25
During the first half of 2025, key moments included the 25th Dubai Humanitarian airlift for Gaza. The April operation delivered 56.8 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies worth over $1million (AED4.3million), provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), to El Arish Airport in Egypt. 

Benefits of the Humanitarian Logistics Databank

• To countries in need of aid:
  • Real-time analytics and 24/7/365 visibility of aid levels – daily updates provides accurate data, especially convenient across time zones and saves phone calls
  • Enhanced co-ordination and faster identification of aid partners –countries requiring aid have access to detailed data, including which members from UN World Food Programme to UNICEF within Dubai Humanitarian have how much of each product, so they can approach them direct for support, knowing their current stock levels
• To Dubai Humanitarian-based aid agencies:
  • Prepare more effectively by anticipating aid demand – as aid flows can be tracked over time, through its ongoing AI backed data analysis, Dubai Humanitarian can advise aid agencies when demand will likely peak and aid levels will run low. For example, during the August monsoon season in Bangladesh, Dubai Humanitarian identified the higher annual demand for tents and blankets. Aid agencies at Dubai Humanitarian can then build up stocks ahead of time
  • Avoid price spikes – By building up stock ahead of demand spikes, aid agencies can manage stocks more effectively and purchase aid ahead of price surges.
• To Dubai Humanitarian
  • Anticipate storage needs – Dubai Humanitarian continually analyses its data to understand changing demand for different types of aid. By recognising the increase in health product demand in the early years of the databank, Dubai Humanitarian were able to expand its cold storage solutions and were then more prepared for the Covid-19 response as a result.
• Global sustainability
  • Reducing travel distances and carbon emissions – Due to Dubai’s strategic geographic position on the path between Middle East, Asia and Africa, and Dubai Humanitarian being located only 10 minutes away from the Jebel Ali seaport and Al Maktoum airport, it enables the humanitarian community to reach, within 4-8 hours, two-thirds of the world population living in hazard-prone areas.
  • Future view: locating local aid – As the databank grows to include up to 11 hubs, countries and organisations in need will be able to effectively locate their closest available aid, reducing travel time and emissions, with aid able to travel by road and sea rather than air.

Interview opportunities or commentary:

Giuseppe Saba, CEO, Dubai Humanitarian
Giuseppe Saba is a leading logistics and support services expert. He is the founder of the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot Network (UNHRD) and joined Dubai Humanitarian as CEO in 2017, leading the launch of the Humanitarian Logistics Databank in 2018.

Hanan Almarzooqi, Director of Operations & Humanitarian Initiatives, Dubai Humanitarian.

Photo – https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/dubai_humanitarian-1.jpg

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, in collaboration with Block Scholes, released its latest Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report, offering deep insights into market-moving macro events, the state of crypto markets, and trading signals from spot and derivatives markets.

Last week, Ether (ETH) surged more than 20%, approaching its November 2021 all-time high, fueled by record institutional participation and a historic $1 billion single-day inflow into ETH Spot ETFs on August 11, 2025. Firms such as SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion Technologies led the charge, with BitMine surpassing the 1 million ETH milestone and outlining plans to expand its equity program by $20 billion.

Key Market Highlights

• ETH rallies 23% this week, extending its 30-day gain to 55% and outperforming Bitcoin year-to-date.
• Record $1B inflow into ETH Spot ETFs on Aug 11, 2025, alongside bullish derivatives positioning.
• ETH options skew flipped from −11% to +4.8% in favor of short-tenor calls, signaling strong upside sentiment.
• BTC hits new ATH of $124K on Aug 14, 2025, after President Trump’s executive order permitting 401(k) investments in digital assets.
• BTC options volatility briefly spiked from 24% to 34% as spot broke key resistance levels, with demand shifting toward upside calls.

ETH: Institutional Demand Dominates

Ether’s rally is supported by unprecedented institutional inflows and favorable regulatory momentum boosting stablecoin and tokenization activity on Ethereum. Despite rapid price appreciation, daily ETH options volumes held steady at $200 million, with traders aggressively pricing short-term gains. A brief term structure inversion on Aug 10 underscored market conviction in near-term upside potential.

BTC: Sentiment Reversal Toward Upside

Bitcoin surged past $116K to $122K before reaching a record $124K. The rally coincided with a sharp reversal in derivatives sentiment as short-tenor call demand grew. The week’s defining catalyst was President Trump’s executive order, potentially opening the door to $8.7 trillion in U.S. retirement fund capital entering the digital asset space.

Positive Skews Highlight Bullish Outlook

Bybit and Block Scholes data show ETH option skews holding firm in positive territory, reflecting growing optimism. Institutional players have maintained aggressive accumulation strategies, and options markets are mirroring this confidence with sustained premiums for calls over puts.

The full report offers in-depth charts, options flow analysis, and technical breakdowns to guide traders in navigating these historic market conditions.

For detailed insights, readers may download the full report.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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• International platform for new contacts and business opportunities
• Hosted Buyers Program offers exclusive benefits for buyers

NUREMBERG, Germany, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It is the springboard into one of the most dynamic markets in the world: Kids India will once again open its doors at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 6 to 8 October 2025. As the leading B2B trade fair for the Indian toy industry, it offers a central platform for discovering new products and establishing new business relationships. The Hosted Buyers Program facilitates access for national and international buyers and specifically promotes networking within the industry. A roadshow with stops in selected economic regions spotlights the trade fair in advance and reinforces the presence of key players.

Kids India will once again bring the international toy industry together in Mumbai from 6 to 8 October at the Bombay Exhibition Centre.

International dimension and targeted networking

Preparations are already in full swing – this autumn, Kids India will once again bring international decision-makers and leading Indian manufacturers and brands together under one roof. As a focused B2B platform, the trade fair specifically promotes the development of sustainable supplier relationships and offers the opportunity to discover innovative products and current market trends directly on site. At the last edition, 127 exhibitors presented over 170 brands in 8,000 m² of exhibition space. The spectrum ranges from baby and infant articles, wooden toys and sustainable products to technical and electronic toys, dolls and soft toys, school supplies, model construction, sports and outdoor items, lifestyle products and games. Kids India is part of the world’s largest network for the toy industry, which also includes SPIEL in Essen and the Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg. More than 5,000 trade visitors from 31 countries took advantage of last year’s event to make new business contacts and gain a comprehensive overview of the innovative strength of the Indian market.

Hosted Buyers Program provides easier access to the market

Kids India strengthens professional discussion and helps companies to expand their networks in the industry through a variety of measures. A particular highlight is the Hosted Buyers Program. This makes it easier for domestic and foreign buyers to attend the trade fair, thereby expanding the buyer base. Exhibitors thus benefit from direct access to new business partners from all over India and the world. “With the Hosted Buyers Program, we specifically promote dialogue between exhibitors and key market players, thereby laying the foundations for sustainable business relationships,” emphasises Tanu Ailawadi, Managing Director of Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. As Hosted Buyers, participants benefit from an all-round service including free hotel accommodation, a travel subsidy and exclusive access to the VIP Buyer Lounge, including a networking evening. Interested parties can find application details and further information here.

Successful premiere

In the run-up to the fair, Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. is raising awareness with a roadshow through key economic regions. The aim is to integrate regional players into the pan-Indian industry network and to stimulate professional discussion even before the start of the fair. Following the first well-attended networking events and meetings in Rajkot, Mumbai and Pune, further events are planned in Bangalore and Hyderabad. With benefits such as these and its comprehensive supporting programme, Kids India provides the ideal conditions for deepening existing partnerships and tapping into new potential in one of the world’s fastest-growing toy markets.

Exhibitors can still take advantage of the opportunity to be part of Kids India 2025. All information and registration options can be found on the official website of the trade fair.

Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd.

On 1 April 2016, Spielwarenmesse eG opened Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi, a subsidiary in one of the world’s most important growth markets. The company is responsible for organising the trade fair called Kids India, held annually in Mumbai since 2013.

Spielwarenmesse eG

The multifaceted positioning and international orientation of Spielwarenmesse eG is representative of the toy sector and other consumer goods markets. With its legal structure as a cooperative, the business is unique among trade fair companies and is highly successful. Its 60-member team operates from the ‘ToyCity’ of Nuremberg and is supported by representatives in over 100 countries. Its portfolio includes two major global fairs: the Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg is the lead international event for the B2B sector, as is SPIEL in Essen for the B2C field. To these can be added Kids India in Mumbai and the World of Toys by Spielwarenmesse trade fair programme, which opens up new markets for manufacturers through joint activities in Hong Kong, Tokyo and New York. The Company’s own subsidiaries in the key locations of China and India ensure that appropriate expertise is available locally. With its accumulated knowledge and global network, the trade fair producer is becoming an ever stronger initiator and groundbreaker in the industry’s issues and trends. The most recent example of this is BRANDmania in Essen, which casts an unconventional and future-directed spotlight on the topic of licensing and partnerships. With its combination of events and online activities, Spielwarenmesse eG (www.spielwarenmesse-eg.de) is active all year round.

Press Contact: Scarlett Wisotzki, Director Communications, Spielwarenmesse eG,

Phone: +49 911 99813-33, Mail: presse@spielwarenmesse.de

PENANG, Malaysia, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading professional sportswear brand Xtep hosted a mass-participation “10KM TIME TRIAL” race in Penang, Malaysia on August 17th, with He Yong claiming victory in the Elite Category with a time of 34:29 and Ang Chee Yiang winning the Mass Category in 39:38. Leveraging its position as a leader in performance running footwear, Xtep established this event as Southeast Asia’s first large-scale timed trial designed specifically for advanced runners seeking to break their personal records(PBs). This unique format attracted fierce competition, drawing elite athletes not only from across Malaysia but also from Indonesia, Singapore, Uganda, Kenya, and Taiwan, China.

Amidst a growing global focus on healthy living and a surge in younger running enthusiasts, the sport is evolving from casual participation towards the pursuit of personal bests (PBs). This trend sees more people engaging deeply with professional athletics, where professionally timed trials are crucial. The Penang 10KM TIME TRIAL perfectly embodies this shift, providing a premier platform for runners to challenge their limits .

Prior to the race, distinguished guests including Penang State Exco for Youth, Sports, and Health YB Daniel Gooi Zi Sen fired the starting gun to commence the competition. After all runners completed the course, YB Daniel Gooi Zi Sen delivered an inspiring speech, stating: “Penang is a land that nurtures sports talents, having produced world-class athletes including Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei and Datuk Nicol David, proving that dreams fueled by hard work know no bounds.” The race featured a highly competitive field with participants ranging in age from 20 to 48, including professionals from various fields, among them five athletes capable of running sub-34 minutes for 10km, as well as national-level triathletes and ultramarathon champions. A large contingent of passionate recreational runners also took part, experiencing the thrill of competition.

This intense pursuit of PBs and breakthroughs highlights the current surge in sports enthusiasm and the growing demand for professional gear that helps athletes perform their best. To meet runners’ evolving needs, Xtep uses innovative technology to develop high-performance gear for athletes of all levels aiming to break their limits and achieve PBs. The shoes worn by He Yong were Xtep’s new flagship product – the 160X7.0 Championship Edition Collection (featuring the high-performance 160X7.0 PRO and the standard 160X7.0). Equipped with a GT700 or T700 carbon plate and ACE+ midsole technology delivering over 85% energy return rate, this series provides explosive power for peak speed. To honor the outstanding performances of the top seven finishers, Xtep presented each athlete with a pair of 160X7.0 Championship Edition running shoes – recognizing elite performance with elite gear.

This grand event was the highlight of Xtep’s meticulously planned Malaysian activities for the global launch of its 160X7.0 Championship Edition Collection. The campaign began on August 16th with an exclusive Elite Appreciation Gathering at Xtep’s first store in IOI Mall Puchong, Kuala Lumpur, where key opinion leaders and elite athletes had been among the first to experience the new products in depth. The following day (August 17th), the highly anticipated “10KM TIME TRIAL” large-scale competitive race took place in Penang.

From the technological showcase in Kuala Lumpur to the real-world validation on the Penang course, the Xtep 160X7.0 Championship Edition Collection was successfully launched in Malaysia. This event demonstrates Xtep’s growing expertise in road running and commitment to supporting athletes through professional technology. It highlights Xtep’s focus on serving the road running community and promoting professional competition. Moving forward, Xtep will remain steadfastly focused on road running, leveraging its professional technology to help runners worldwide break through their limits.