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….

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 possible and we have witnessed our young kidney transplant patients Bana, Adam and Kangana, make a full recovery and go on to lead happy, healthy lives. Nothing gives me greater joy than to see the lives…

February 2020

We are immensely grateful to our Founder, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for championing innovation and research, and for establishing Al Jalila Foundation.Research provides a gateway to discovering new knowledge, advancing medical breakthroughs, and propelling economic development. In line with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s vision we have established a research institute within Al Jalila Foundation headquarters, a AED 200 million state-of-the-art facility, as a regional hub…

January 2020

As the curtain raises on a new decade, my team and I would like take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible partners, donors and the community for supporting Al Jalila Foundation in 2019. We are immensely grateful to everyone who has supported our mission to transform lives through donating, fundraising or helping us spread the word about the work we do and the support we need to continue to make an impact. Your contribution makes all the difference, and together, we can do so much more to impact lives…

December 2019

Happy 48th UAE National Day! Celebrating the birth of our nation fills us all with pride and sincere gratitude for the vision of our Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, one of the world’s greatest humanitarians who extended his generosity and support to improve the lives of people. At Al Jalila Foundation, we are most proud that the spirit of giving is embedded in our culture making the Emirates a global leader in philanthropy and a beacon of hope. 7 years ago, our Founder His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai…

November 2019

Once again, this October, we found ourselves witnessing the incredible philanthropic spirit that spreads across the nation uniting us in the fight against breast cancer. We are delighted that our 5th #PINKtober Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign drew incredible support from hundreds of partners, thousands of supporters and the greater UAE community coming together in solidarity for a cause that affects millions of women around the world. Together with our #PINKtober Champions of Hope, Al Jalila Foundation celebrates another record-breaking month with over 170 pink-themed events.

October 2019

October is a significant month at Al Jalila Foundation and while we see the temperatures cool, the spirit of philanthropy heats up across the nation with our 5th #PINKtober campaign to support breast cancer research.With the publication of this edition of Hadeyat Al Ata’a we celebrate 2 years of sharing inspirational news made possible with your incredible support.Partnerships are the foundation to the success of our healthcare programs and each one of our beneficiaries have a heartwarming Story of Hope whether it is a patient who received lifesaving treatment.

September 2019

As a global philanthropic organisation we aim to make a difference by empowering people to offer their unique contribution to better the world through medical innovation. On the occasion of International Day of Charity, Al Jalila Foundation takes the opportunity to inspire giving initiatives and activities to touch the lives of children. Each step we take brings with it a new sense of hope lighting the path for a brighter future and we invite you to make a donation to help us transform lives. Explore some of our programs to see how you can spread hope with Al Jalila Foundation, today.