December 2020
This year began with an unprecedented global health crisis, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has affected every person around the world. 2020 has certainly tested us all as it brought our world to a complete standstill as we experienced movement restrictions, many lost their livelihoods and, sadly, some even their loved ones. And even so, despite the losses and the challenges we have faced, we have witnessed great learning, incredible innovation and, more than anything else, a united global front and togetherness to fight the virus

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 announce that we have just awarded the first Mohammed Bin Rashid Medical Research Institute grants to 5 scientists investigating ways to combat the Coronavirus disease

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 their energy, hearts and passion into supporting breast cancer research by organising month-long pink-themed activities widening our circle of hope.

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 and compassion. Bassmat Rashid Bin Saeed recognises the generosity of donors for their investment in medical research to find the cures to the diseases affecting mankind.

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 maintaining all the precautionary measures to ensure the safety of staff, faculty, students and their families, co-workers and the wider community. 2020 has become the year of learning, growth and resilience and we are all in this together.

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 resilience and filled with hope for better days ahead.Whilst people around the world continue to struggle with the impact of COVID-19 hope inspires us to imagine a brighter future.

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 continue to support Al Jalila Foundation. My team and I have returned to the office and I am happy to inform you that everyone is in good health.

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 already seen so many acts of kindness as the community rallies together to help people at the frontlines fighting the pandemic and those financially impacted by it.

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 connected, working together to manage the greatest public health crisis affecting each one of us. The sense of community around the world…

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 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and extend our heartfelt gratitude to the UAE leadership for ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of its people….