Al Jalila received it in support of the first hospital of its kind in the country
300 million dirhams total donations for the benefit of «Hamdan bin Rashid Cancer Care»
Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced that the amount of donations directed to the establishment of the Hamdan bin Rashid Charitable Hospital for Cancer Patients, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Last April, in commemoration of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to provide free medical and treatment care to cancer patients who are unable in the country, in less than three months it reached 300 million dirhams, out of the total investments targeted for the first hospital. of its kind in the UAE, amounting to 750 million dirhams.
The second group of donors included: the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, the Endowment and Minors Affairs Foundation, the Dubai Islamic Bank, the Union Cooperative, the Dar Al Ber Society, and the family of the late Fardan bin Ali Al Fardan.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Al Jalila Foundation, affirmed the Foundation’s pride in its role in supporting the health care system, which is witnessing continuous development in light of the leadership’s great interest in the health of society with all its components. His Highness said: “The health and safety of citizens and residents in The UAE is our top priority, and there is no doubt that helping patients, by providing the best forms of treatment and care, is a duty that we spare no effort to do to the fullest.”
His Highness added: "Hamdan Bin Rashid Charity Hospital will become a leading medical institution in the field of cancer care, and we value the contributions of the charitable community for their impact in supporting efforts aimed at providing high-quality health care to the most vulnerable groups in society."
Member of the Board of Trustees of Al Jalila Foundation and Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, said: “The Foundation continuously aims to build medical capabilities to strengthen the health system in the Emirates, as it is the main pillar in the country’s sustainability, economic development and sustainability. This is the goal.”
For his part, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation, Dr. Abdulkarim Sultan Al Olama, said: “The support of donors is instrumental in the success of the establishment of Hamdan Bin Rashid Charitable Hospital for Cancer, and we are grateful to all partners and donors, who have committed to helping us achieve our vision of providing care for cancer patients.” He stressed that the first charitable hospital in the UAE will contribute to a qualitative leap in society by providing comprehensive health care based on scientific research.
Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Executive Director of the Investment Corporation of Dubai, said: "We are certain that the hospital will make an invaluable contribution to the country's healthcare sector, and with the completion of this huge humanitarian project, the country will achieve a historic imprint that will change the lives of many cancer patients and their families for the better." .
For his part, Director General of the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, Hamad Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, said: “The support of the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai to build the Hamdan Bin Rashid Charitable Hospital to care for cancer patients confirms the commitment to the principle of social responsibility, as the Department attaches great importance to supporting efforts aimed at sustaining charitable work,” noting that this historic project will perpetuate the legacy of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was full of giving.
In turn, the Secretary-General of the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation in Dubai, Ali Al-Mutawa, said: “The late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum was one of the first supporters of endowment projects, and one of the strongest contributors to humanitarian work. for the forgiven.”
Ahmed bin Said:
• Hamdan Bin Rashid Hospital will become a leading medical institution in the field of cancer care.
• “The health and safety of citizens and residents is our top priority.”
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Hamdan Bin Rashid Charitable Hospital for Cancer Patients will be built on an area of 50,000 square meters, with a capacity of 250 beds.
The Al Jalila Foundation hospital will be established in two phases, the first phase is expected to be completed in 2023, and will include 150 beds equipped with the latest technologies, and the hospital’s total capacity will reach 30,000 patients annually with the completion of the second phase.
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