Free breast screenings across UAE this October: Here's where to find Pink Caravan's clinics

Dubai: Residents across the UAE can access free breast cancer screening services this October, with clinical breast examinations available at fixed Pink Caravan clinics.

Pink Caravan, the breast cancer awareness initiative run by Sharjah-based charity Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), will run its 2026 campaign throughout October, with more than 75 clinic activations planned across the UAE. These include fixed clinics, mobile clinics, workplace visits and community events.

The campaign will offer free clinical breast examinations at its fixed clinics, subject to eligibility criteria.

Where to get screened

Nine fixed Pink Caravan clinics will operate throughout October, with locations across the UAE:

• Abu Dhabi: Mushrif Mall

• Al Ain: Mall of Al Ain and Makani Zakher

• Dubai: City Walk

• Sharjah: Al Majaz Waterfront and Al Dhaid Mall

• Umm Al Quwain: Mall of UAQ

• Ras Al Khaimah: RAK Mall

• Fujairah: Lulu Mall

• Ajman: Marsa Ajman

Pink Caravan's Mobile Clinic and Mini Mobile Clinics will travel across the UAE throughout October, visiting residential neighbourhoods, shopping and lifestyle destinations, universities, workplaces and government entities. Free clinical breast examinations will be available at these activations, while mammograms will be offered at designated mobile clinic activations. Both services are subject to eligibility criteria.

The campaign will also offer corporate clinic bookings, Employee Wellness Days and awareness sessions at workplaces and educational institutions, covering breast health, signs and symptoms, self-examination and the importance of regular screening.

A festival in Aljada

The Pink Caravan Community Event returns to Aljada in Sharjah for its third edition, organised with developer Arada.

Mobile clinics on site will offer free clinical breast examinations to eligible men and women. The three-day programme also includes educational workshops, community activities, gaming zones and children's entertainment.

When: October 2 to 4, 5pm to 11pm
Where: Aljada, Sharjah
Price: Free

Why early checks matter

Last year's campaign delivered more than 19,000 free screenings, reaching 17,458 women and 2,244 men.

Aisha Al Mulla, Director of Friends of Cancer Patients, said the aim this year was to make getting checked easier, and to get families involved too.

"Early detection remains one of the most important tools we have in improving breast cancer outcomes, and our priority is to make screening as accessible as possible to communities across the UAE. This year, we are not only expanding opportunities to get checked, but also encouraging families, friends and communities to play a greater role in prompting the women in their lives to prioritise their health. By combining accessible screening with sustained awareness throughout October, we hope to turn early detection into a simple, proactive step that more people feel encouraged to take," she said.

Anyone who needs further investigation after their screening will be referred through the campaign's medical partners. These are Advanced Care Oncology Center, Zulekha Hospital, University Hospital Sharjah, NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah and Canadian Hospital.

Taking the message to workplaces

Pink Caravan is also running programmes in offices and campuses. Companies can book a clinic for their premises or host an Employee Wellness Day. Specialised awareness sessions will cover breast health, signs and symptoms, and how to carry out a self-examination.

Organisations interested in hosting a mobile clinic or awareness session can contact the team at info@pinkcaravan.ae.

Other ways to support

Apart from getting screened, the public can support the campaign by joining community activations and encouraging friends and family to book a check.

Donations can be made online at focp.ae/donate. Companies can also run fundraising drives, including percentage-of-sale campaigns, subject to the required fundraising permits.

FOCP's Pink Shop sells pins, keychains, bracelets and candles, with proceeds going directly to support cancer patients and their families. The shop is available at focp.ae/shop.

About Pink Caravan

Pink Caravan was launched in 2011 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and founder of Friends of Cancer Patients.

It runs under FOCP's Kashf programme for early cancer detection. The campaign's main partner this year is Crescent Petroleum.