Al Jalila Foundation hosts special majlis to pay tribute to donors and partners for spreading hope

Charitable spirit of the Foundation's supporters is driving the movement for healthcare advancements

UAE, Dubai,  6August 2013: In the Ramadan spirit of charitable giving and solidarity, Al Jalila Foundation has hosted a special majlis to honour philanthropists, corporate donors and strategic partners who have been instrumental in the not-for-profit organisation's quest to transform lives through medical advancements.

Illustrating the Foundation's ever-widening support base, its Ramadan fundraising efforts have elicited a positive response from various walks of life, with the public eager to contribute to a better quality of life through the Foundation's three pillars of medical treatment, education and research.

The majlis was hosted by Mr Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Al Jalila Foundation, who said: “The Foundation's vision of impacting lives through far-reaching healthcare improvements resonates with everyone who shares our tremendous pride and belief in the UAE. Our nation is blessed with people who can make the UAE a global leader in virtually any field, but this potential can only be unlocked if the population is in good health. That is why we are profoundly grateful to all our supporters for championing next-generation healthcare solutions. Being deeply rooted in sustainability, we hope the rest of society emulates this example so that our supporters become as diverse as our beneficiaries.”

Expressing his appreciation to the Foundation's backers, Dr Abdulkareem Sultan Al Olama, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation said: “If we can garner such an overwhelming response in the four short months since our launch, there is every reason to be optimistic about the months and years ahead. Every contribution - whether in the form of donations, expertise or other priceless support - has set an unshakeable foundation for our Foundation. What is even more heartwarming is that we are seeing a movement for medical breakthroughs growing organically from forward-thinking members of society, coming together under the shared realisation that today's ‘hope' and tomorrow's ‘reality' are really two sides of the same telescope. This is history in the making, and we are truly honoured to walk with our supporters every step of the way.”

As the Foundation continues its fundraising efforts to transform more lives, potential donors and partners can contact Al Jalila Foundation on info@aljalilafoundation.ae or 800-ALJALILA for more information. 

Al Jalila Foundation

Al Jalila Foundation was officially launched as a not-for-profit organisation by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on 1 April 2013. The foundation is a local initiative with global aspirations that aims to make lasting and significant contributions in healthcare to transform lives.

Al Jalila Foundation's mandate is to promote medical treatment, education and research by investing in the UAE's medical treatment capabilities; providing scholarships to nurture a homegrown generation of medical professionals; and awarding grants for groundbreaking research that addresses health challenges prevalent in the region. In line with its vision to be a global healthcare foundation, Al Jalila Foundation collaborates with other philanthropic organisations locally and internationally to achieve regional and global benefits.