All posts by Abdullah Zafar
Community Engagement: Wellness on Wheels
Al Jalila Foundation’s Wellness on Wheels initiative reached me when I least expected it and caught a hidden illness just in time. It brought hospital-quality care right to my workplace, making early detection possible and preventing serious complications before they began.
Khalid Zanaty
A beneficiary of the Wellness on Wheels initiative.
Community Engagement: Ta’alouf
The Ta’alouf program by Al Jalila Foundation transformed my leadership and renewed my confidence. It empowered me to build a truly inclusive school where students of all abilities learn together, thrive, and experience meaningful growth and inclusion.
Amal Al Mansoor
School leader and graduate of the Ta’alouf Teacher Training Program
Community Engagement: Majlis Al Amal
Majlis Al Amal at Al Jalila Foundation was a lifeline during my cancer recovery journey. There, I found dignity, connection, and the strength to heal. It restored a smile that I thought I had lost and helped me reclaim my life.
Catherine Vander Cammen
Cancer survivor and member of Majlis Al Amal
Learning & Discovery: Research Grants
Receiving an Al Jalila Foundation Research Grant was a defining milestone in our research on antimicrobial resistance. Their support enabled us to launch the UAE’s first integrated AMR surveillance study, generating critical data that will shape future health policies and protect communities.
Dr. Shakhzada Ibragimova
The first PhD graduate at MBRU, the learning and discovery arm of Dubai Health, supported by a Seed Grant.
Learning & Discovery: Scholarship
Through the scholarship I received, Al Jalila Foundation relieved the financial pressure holding me back and turned my dream of becoming a doctor into reality. Their support not only enabled me to continue my studies but also deepened my commitment to serving others through medicine.
Reem Hatem Abdulkareem
Medical student at MBRU, the learning and discovery arm of Dubai Health, and a recipient of a scholarship.
Care: The Child Fund
In a time of deep uncertainty, Al Jalila Foundation gave our daughter the urgent care she needed. Today, she is healthy, hopeful, and ready to return to school. You saved her life and brought hope back to our family.
The mother of the child, Rukaiya Bathusha Mohideen
Mother of a 10-year-old who underwent life-saving brain surgery with support from The Child Fund.
Care: A’awen
Al Jalila Foundation didn’t just support my treatment; they gave me a second chance at life. As a husband and father, that hope means everything to me and my family.
Jumar Donayre Fabroa
A beneficiary of a life-saving kidney transplant through the support of the A’awen Program.
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Al Jalila Foundation Signs Five Strategic Partnerships to Advance Healthcare through Philanthropy
Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Health Board of Directors, Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, reinforced its commitment to collaborative philanthropy by signing strategic partnerships with five UAE-based charitable organizations during its annual donor recognition ceremony.
The partnerships aim to unify efforts in delivering healthcare services to those in need, while supporting medical education and scientific research.
This effort demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to fostering collaboration, facilitating knowledge exchange, and supporting joint initiatives that deliver essential medical support to communities in need.
Strategic partnerships for greater impact
The MoUs were signed by Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, Chief Executive Officer of Al Jalila Foundation, and representatives of the partner charities:
– Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation
– H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al-Falasi, CEO and Managing Director of Dar Al Ber Society
– H.E. Ahmed Ibrahim Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Dubai Charity Association
– H.E. Dr. Ahmed Tahlek, General Director of the Tarahum Charity Foundation
– Abdeen Taher Al Awadhi, Director General of Beit Al Khair Society
Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, Chief Executive Officer, Al Jalila Foundation affirmed the partnerships’ role in unifying the charitable sector, stating: “By joining forces with these mission-driven UAE organizations, we ensure life-saving medical care reaches the most vulnerable. These collaborations not only strengthen our healthcare ecosystem but further solidifies Dubai’s position as a global beacon of philanthropic leadership.”
H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al-Falasi stated, “The collaboration with Al Jalila Foundation is a vital step in supporting advanced medical care. This partnership reflects the UAE’s ongoing social responsible approach, which prioritizes philanthropy and healthcare to enhance quality of life and uphold the values of compassion and social solidarity.”
Building on this sentiment, H.E. Ahmed Ibrahim Al Suwaidi added: “We are pleased to collaborate and partner with Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health. This partnership aligns with the core pillars of the Dubai Charity Strategy, which is committed to expanding partnerships and enhancing humanitarian work. We are confident that this memorandum, which reflects our shared commitment to noble human values and our sincere desire to serve the community, will result in inspiring success stories and leave a lasting positive impact on various segments of society, opening doors of hope in line with the UAE’s vision to enhance quality of life.’’
Echoing this commitment to community wellbeing, H.E Dr. Ahmed Tahlek noted, “We are pleased with this agreement, which is part of our ongoing efforts to develop community support tools. This collaboration opens new horizons for launching humanitarian projects focused on health, and it contributes to the implementation of initiatives and programs that address the needs of deserving families, especially those suffering from life-threatening illnesses.”
Reinforcing the collective vision, Abdeen Taher Al Awadhi emphasized, “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to making a tangible impact in the healthcare sector by joining forces with Al Jalila Foundation to build a more sustainable, health-conscious society. It supports patients and meets their treatment needs, embodying the UAE’s direction in making human health a top priority and reflecting the deep-rooted values of compassion and solidarity within our community.”
The strategic partnerships will jointly fund vital programs like A’awen, The Child Fund, and community initiatives like Wellness of Wheels, Ta’alouf, and Majlis Al Amal, pooling resources to transform lives.