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Dubai Health and Al Tayer Group Inaugurate the Center for Prenatal Pediatrics at Latifa Hospital

Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in Dubai, has announced the inauguration of the Center for Prenatal Pediatrics, supported by Al Tayer Group. Located at Latifa Hospital, the new Center will manage high-risk pregnancies and deliver specialized care and monitoring for expecting mothers.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson of Al Jalila Foundation Board of Directors and Dubai Health Board Member, H.E. Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health, Dr. Muna Tahlak, Chief Medical Officer at Dubai Health and CEO of Latifa Hospital, and Mr. Ahmed Al Tayer, Director of Al Tayer Group, alongside several senior officials of both entities.

Al Tayer Group has generously contributed 4 million dirhams through Al Jalila Foundation, which leads the giving mission of Dubai Health to establish the Center in honor of Shaikha Abdulla bin Kalban. This contribution aims to bolster Dubai Health’s commitment to delivering patient-centered care through its integrated academic health system.

The new Center is equipped with advanced, high-precision technology to ensure comprehensive care for the most complex and sensitive cases. From pregnancy to childbirth, a multidisciplinary team of pediatric and obstetrics specialists provides continuous care and monitoring for both mother and child, aiming to minimize future health issues.

H.E. Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson of Al Jalila Foundation Board of Directors and Dubai Health Board Member, commended the inauguration of the Center, stating, “We are pleased to collaborate with Al Tayer Group, whose generous donations have been fundamental in opening the Center for Prenatal Pediatrics. Through this partnership, we aim to enhance the well-being of families and contribute to the overall health of the community, in alignment with Dubai Health’s commitment to elevate the standard of care advancing health for humanity.”

Ahmed Al Tayer, Director of Al Tayer Group, said: “As a family, we are privileged to have the opportunity to give back to the UAE, a nation that continues to invest significantly in its people. Prioritizing the wellbeing of future generations, world-class healthcare is a focal point for both Dubai and the UAE. We take pride in furthering the legacy outlined by the country’s visionary leadership.”

“In line with Al Tayer’s Philanthropic philosophy to focus and support initiatives related to medical advancement and children, we are happy to support this project by Latifa Hospital and Al Jalila Foundation. The inauguration of the Center for Prenatal Pediatrics at Latifa Hospital signifies an innovative new milestone in healthcare, redefining the benchmarks of pediatric and prenatal expertise in the region. We feel confident that under the Dubai Health leadership team, the Center will not only give the patients unparalleled care but will also set the platform of future collaborative research and development in the field of prenatal pediatrics”.

Dr. Muna Tahlak, Chief Medical Officer at Dubai Health and CEO of Latifa Hospital, said, “Equipped with the latest technology and expertise, the Center for Prenatal Pediatrics serves as a proactive response to the escalating demand for advanced prenatal care. The Center is a valuable addition to our academic health system, providing specialized care for expectant mothers and their children facing critical conditions. Moreover, the Center holds tremendous potential to emerge as a hub for discovery, fostering research and innovation specifically focused on advancing prenatal care and managing these challenging cases.”

The Center for Prenatal Pediatrics will begin receiving cases on 12 February 2024.

Donation Types

The Child Fund

The Child Fund is a children’s charitable program that brings the community together working towards a shared goal: to provide essential medical support to children in need. The fund is rooted in the principles of compassion and an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of children. It serves as a beacon of hope for children and their healing journey.

We believe children are the cornerstone of our future. By safeguarding their health and well-being today, we are nurturing the potential for a better tomorrow. Our mission is to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, receives the care they need to thrive.

Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals to embrace the culture of giving. Through their contributions, our donors become catalysts for transforming the lives of children in need. Together, we unite hearts and ignite hope, fostering a brighter and more promising future for our precious children.

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Board of Directors

Dr Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurg

Dr Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurg is a Member of the Board of Trustees and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Al Jalila Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established by royal decree. Al Jalila Foundation aims to promote the UAE as a centre of excellence in the field of medical education and research and to position Dubai at the forefront of medical innovation.

Dr Al Gurg, the Managing Director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG), is a well known businesswoman in the region who has carved a niche for herself in her support and encouragement of Arab women entrepreneurs. She has achieved laurels for her stellar leadership of the group under the tutelage of her father, the Chairman. Her counsel and valuable insights have significantly contributed to the growth and expansion of the organisation.

A graduate of Kuwait University with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature (1977), Dr Al Gurg has enhanced her repertoire of skills by attending advanced courses in Management, Sales and Marketing, Human Resources and Personality Development.

She is the Managing Director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, a family business encompassing 23 divisions that deal in trading, manufacturing, retail, franchise and real estate. She joined the group in 1989 as a member of the Board of Directors. At present she looks after the day-to-day operations and expansion of the business.

“At first I never thought I wanted to go into business. But when I took a role in my father’s company, I had to prove that I could be successful regardless of the fact that I am a woman or chosen by my father. It is crucial that all women push their own boundaries and have the will to succeed.”

Additionally, Dr Al Gurg is the President of Dubai Business Women Council, a Board member of the Dubai Chamber Of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) and Dubai Women’s Association. She holds memberships at the Dubai Economic Council, Arab International Women’s Forum, National Advisory Council and College of Business Sciences.

She represents the UAE at many international conferences and round-tables as a key-note speaker and is also part of the Government of Dubai’s official delegation for various trade and commerce meetings. Named by Forbes International as the 4th most powerful Arab businesswoman in 2006, Ms Al Gurg has earned several plaudits and awards in recent years. These include the Stevie Award for for Women in Business in 2011 and the ‘World of Difference Award’ from the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) in 2009. Ms Al Gurg was also selected as the figure of the month, ‘The mother of pearl amongst businesswomen,’ by the Al Waref Institute for Humanitarian Studies in Washington in 2010. In 2012, Dr Al Gurg was selected by Forbes Middle East as the No. 1 Arab woman managing family business.

Dr Al Gurg invests a significant amount of her time and energy in several philanthropic, social and charitable activities, notably with the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation. The Foundation assists in establishing and supporting charity housing projects, orphanages, elderly homes, day-care centres, academic institutes, scientific research centres, public libraries besides providing study and research grants to students.

Dr Al Gurg has achieved many distinguished awards throughout her career. Her most notable awards comprise of the following: 

  • Forbes Middle East Most Influential Arab Women in Family Business 2012.
  • Stevie Award for Women in Business in October 2011.
  • Awarded by Union GCC Chambers 2010 for supporting and participating in the activities of Union Committees. Awarded by Al Waref Institute for Humanitarian Studies in Washington as the figure of the month of September 2010, the Mother of Pearl among Businesswomen.
  • World of Difference Award. One of the 100 recipients from around the world who was presented by TIAW at Toronto, Canada on 19th October 2009. Voted “4th Strongest Arab Business Women” By Forbes International Magazine in April 2006.
  • Women of the Year 2003” – Awarded by Datamatix.
  • “Certificate of Appreciation” Presented by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid at the World Bank/IMF Conference.
  • “Certificate of Appreciation” Presented at the UAE – Germany Economic Partnership Forum, 2005.
  • “Certificate of Appreciation” Presented at the UAE – Italy Economic Partnership Forum, 2005.
  • “Certificate of Appreciation” Presented at the Dubai – Osaka Economic Partnership Forum 2005.

Her professional affiliations are diverse and multi-faceted and comprise of the following:

  • Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Dubai Healthcare City Authority
  • Board Member, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
  • Member, of the Dubai Economic Council, Government of Dubai.
  • President, Dubai Chambers of Commerce & Industry Business Women Committee.
  • Ex-President, Federation of the UAE Chambers of Commerce & Industry Business Women Committee.
  • Ex-Member, Board of Trustees of TANMIA. Locals Employment Agency.
  • Member, Board of Directors of Dubai Women Association.
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Arab International Women Forum.
  • Board Member of German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce.
  • Member, Board of Trustees of Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University.
  • Honorary Member of Jordan Business Council in Dubai.
  • Member, Board of Trustees of Dubai University.
  • Board Member of UAE-UK Business Joint Council.