Hadeyat Al Ata’a

Spreading Hope and Happiness

Research Saves Lives

Research Saves Lives

November 2020 Today, I am excited to share the progress Al Jalila Foundation is making in our continued efforts and commitment to advance medical breakthroughs to transform lives. This unprecedented year called on us to address and be a part of the solution to the COVID-19 pandemic and we responded by opening a dedicated research cycle. We are proud to announc...

#PINKtober, a Celebration for Hope

#PINKtober, a Celebration for Hope

October 2020 This October Al Jalila Foundation is proud to welcome the 6th Edition of #PINKtober, in partnership with Brest Friends, which promises to be a celebration of hope that embraces creativity to spread the message that ‘breast cancer can be beaten’. We look forward to working with many new and returning #PINKtober champions who throw thei...

What will your legacy be?

What will your legacy be?

29 September 2020 A few weeks ago I shared with you our new giving campaign ‘Bassmat Rashid Bin Saeed’ to support medical research. The campaign is very close to our hearts as it pays tribute to the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum ‘The Father of Dubai’ and one of the world’s greatest humanitarians renowned for his vision, leadership ...

When Science and Philanthropy Meet

When Science and Philanthropy Meet

September 2020 As we welcome a new academic year we wish students across the UAE a happy and successful new year. Whilst a lot has changed in how we live, study and do business; what has not changed is our willingness, as a nation, to adapt and persevere in the face of adversity. We are more united and prepared to keep moving forward whilst maintain...

Hope Connects Us All

Hope Connects Us All

August 2020 I trust that you had a blessed, joyful and healthy Eid Al Adha. Eid Al Adha is known as the 'Feast of Sacrifice' and over the last months we have all had to make immense sacrifices at work, at home and in our communities to stay safe and healthy. Life amid the global pandemic continues to evolve as we adapt to the changing times armed with...

We are back in the office!

We are back in the office!

15 June 2020 The COVID-19 global pandemic continues to impact everyone around the world and every aspect of our daily lives at home, at work and in the community. As Dubai re-opens for business and COVID-19 restrictions ease we are grateful to the government and our leaders for their guidance, to the heroes who kept us safe and to our partners who c...

#UnitedInHope for a Stronger Tomorrow

#UnitedInHope for a Stronger Tomorrow

May 2020 This Ramadan, you and your families remain in our thoughts and I hope that you are healthy and staying positive during these very exceptional times. The Holy Month is a time of reflection, spending time with family and most importantly, giving to those in need. Whilst this Ramadan may be different, the values remain the same. We have alread...

We Are #InThisTogether

We Are #InThisTogether

April 2020 Since our last communication, the world has changed significantly as we continue to adjust to the evolving situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am happy to share with you that the Al Jalila Foundation family is well, safe and healthy, and I hope that you and your families are too. For the first time in our lifetimes, the whole world is more c...

A Message From Our CEO

A Message From Our CEO

24 March 2020 As the world experiences an unprecedented global health crisis, I hope that you, your family, friends and colleagues are safe. Al Jalila Foundation salutes the heroes on the frontline from doctors, nurses, paramedics and healthcare workers who are risking their lives to help others. We stand in solidarity with everyone affected by the ...

Together, Let's #MakeItHappen

Together, Let's #MakeItHappen

March 2020 As the UAE looks toward the next 50 years we are inspired by the great strides we are taking in medical innovation and the advancement of science and research. Since the first organ transplant in the UAE, hundreds of lives have been saved through this breakthrough surgery. It is thanks to pioneering research that these medical wonders are...