• Ahmed bin Saeed: “We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated supporters whose contributions have significantly advanced Al Jalila Foundation’s initiatives and healthcare programs.”

• Raja Easa Al Gurg: “The success of Al Jalila Foundation reflects the unwavering commitment of our nation’s philanthropists to their humanitarian mission.”

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18th April 2025, Beneath the patronage and within the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Well being Board of Administrators, Al Jalila Basis, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Well being, hosted a particular ceremony to honor its donor companions for his or her excellent contributions to supporting the healthcare sector in Dubai and the UAE.

Held at Mohammed Bin Rashid College of Medication and Well being Sciences, the ceremony was attended by Her Excellency Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairman of Al Jalila Basis, Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Well being, Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, CEO of the Al Jalila Basis and over 70 philanthropic donors who’ve performed an important function in advancing charitable initiatives within the healthcare sector.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum expressed profound appreciation for the donors’ generosity, emphasizing that their assist exemplifies the UAE’s enduring dedication to humanitarian values and philanthropic excellence.

His Highness stated: “We prolong our deepest gratitude to our devoted supporters whose contributions have considerably superior Al Jalila Basis’s initiatives and healthcare applications.

“This remarkable display of generosity aligns perfectly with the values of the UAE Year of the Community and illustrates the spirit of solidarity and cohesion that has always defined our society. Through these collaborative efforts, we continue to build a healthcare ecosystem that prioritizes compassion, innovation and accessibility for all.”

The attendees expressed their deepest gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum for his beneficiant assist of Al Jalila Basis, since its inception in 2013, which has helped in shaping the Basis into a number one drive in advancing healthcare and remodeling lives throughout the UAE.

Strategic Partnership

Her Excellency Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg affirmed that Al Jalila Basis’s success in delivering on its mission is a testomony to the humanitarian dedication of the UAE’s philanthropic leaders.

She stated: “Guided by the imaginative and prescient of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Al Jalila Basis has turn out to be a mannequin for sustainable giving.

“Over the past decade, the foundation has achieved significant milestones, and today we continue our journey with a forward-looking vision to shape the future of healthcare through philanthropy.”

Dr. Amer Al Zarooni praised the impactful function of donors in realizing the Basis’s imaginative and prescient, emphasizing that “every dirham donated has brought new hope to its recipients.”

He added: “2024 was a exceptional yr for healthcare philanthropy. Al Jalila Basis raised AED 177.65 million – a rise of 30% in comparison with the earlier yr. These funds enabled us to offer important medical assist to 4,728 sufferers throughout the UAE, a 15% rise from 2023.

“The Foundation remains committed to achieving lasting health impact by advancing medical research, expanding charitable programs and supporting medical education.”

Packages and Initiatives

Al Jalila Basis has developed a complete vary of applications and initiatives that combine healthcare, scientific research and neighborhood assist, together with:

• A’awen: protecting life-saving coronary heart therapies

• The Youngster Fund: providing care for youngsters with essential well being challenges

• Wellness on Wheels: delivering onsite screening and diagnostics

• Ta’alouf: empowering kids of willpower and their households

• Majlis Al Amal: offering emotional assist for feminine most cancers sufferers

• Scholarship Program: coaching future nationwide medical professionals

• Seed Grant Program: advancing early-stage scientific research

• Waqf (Endowment): funding long-term medical initiatives

Advancing Analysis

In step with its dedication to medical research, Al Jalila Basis awarded 13 medical scholarships and funded 12 research initiatives in 2024, with a complete funding of AED 1.83 million in biomedical research.

Moreover, the Basis supported 12 collaborative research initiatives between UAE establishments and the US Nationwide Institutes of Well being (NIH), investing AED 1.07 million in areas akin to allergy and infectious illnesses – reinforcing its dedication to healthcare innovation and excellence.

The ceremony concluded with inspiring tales from beneficiaries of the Basis’s research initiatives and applications, together with Ta’alouf, A’awen, The Youngster Fund and Hope Fund.