Dubai: Al Jalila Foundation has received a donation of Dh3 million from Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) to support its A’awen (Treatment) programme that helps patients in need.
A’awen provides support, treatment and medical care to patients in the UAE who are unable to afford quality treatment. Since its inception in 2013, Al Jalila Foundation has supported more than 208 patients, including 62 children, from 29 nationalities with a number of chronic illnesses and life-threatening conditions.
Dr Abdul Kareem Sultan Al Olama, CEO, Al Jalila Foundation, said: “We are extremely grateful to [DIB] for its long-standing support to our A’awen programme that offers hope and healing to patients in need of medical care. It is a privilege to work with distinguished banking and financial institutions like DIB to help deliver the UAE’s vision to be one of the happiest nations in the world.”
Al Jalila Foundation works closely with health-care partners to develop special treatment programmes that meet the needs of patients. It also invests in local medical research to discover better treatment options for future generations.
Abdul Razzaq Al Abdullah, head of community services department at DIB, said: “Dubai Islamic Bank is a long-term supporter of Al Jalila Foundation and we are honoured to be able to support the foundation’s mission to make a difference in people’s lives. This donation demonstrates the pioneering role of Dubai Islamic Bank to serve the UAE community to lead happier lives.”
Al Jalila Foundation is a global philanthropic organisation dedicated to transforming lives through medical education and research. It was launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to position the UAE at the forefront of medical innovation.
