Al Jalila Foundation is a charity organization for promoting medical education and research in the United Arab Emirates.[1] It was founded by Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the prime minister of the UAE and the ruler of Dubai in 2013.[2]
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| Named after | Al Jalila Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
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| Formation | 1 April 2013 |
| Founder | Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| Founded at | Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center, Dubai Healthcare City |
| Type | Non profit charitable organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Promoting medical education and research in the UAE |
| Headquarters | Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Center, Dubai Healthcare City |
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| Coordinates | 25°13′59.3″N 55°19′25.1″E / 25.233139°N 55.323639°E |
Region | United Arab Emirates |
Chairperson | Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum |
| Website | www |
Overview
editThe formation of Al Jalila Foundation was announced on 26 November 2012 by an official decree 23/2012 to form a foundation for the promotion of innovative medical research and medical education in the United Arab Emirates.[2] The activities of the foundation commenced on 1 April 2014 from its office at Building no. 27 of the Dubai Healthcare City, a free economic zone dedicated to the healthcare sector.
Board of Trustees is chaired by Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.[2]
The foundation plans to establish a research centre, Al Jalila Foundation Research Centre within the Dubai Healthcare City in 2016.[3][4] It has launched a medical research fund, Majlis Al Ata’a, for developing local scientists in association with global and regional scientific institutions.[4]
The foundation organizes career fairs in health services to create awareness among Emarati students about career opportunities in the healthcare sector.[5][6] It has collaborations with universities in the UAE for selecting deserving candidates for its scholarship schemes.[7] It has also entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (UAE) for promotion of medical education in the country.[8] The agreement is expected support the six-month training program, Ta'alouf,, launched by the foundation in association with the Zayed University.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Al Jalila Foundation". Big Pink Ball. 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Ruler of Dubai officially launches Al Jalila Foundation". Gulf News. 16 July 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ "Designs for Al Jalila Foundation Research Centre". Construction Week. 12 June 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ a b "Al Jalila Foundation launches medical research fund". Gulf News. 16 July 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ "Al Jalila Foundation hosts event to inspire Emirati youth to become doctors". Khaleej Times. 10 May 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ "Amana Supports 'Destination Medicine' - Al Jalila Foundation". Amana Healthcare. 2015. Archived from the original on July 16, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ "Al Jalila Foundation's Medical Scholarship Programme for Emirati Post-Graduate Students". Ajman University. 2015. Archived from the original on July 16, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- ^ a b "Al Jalila Foundation and Ministry of Education partner to improve lives through education and scientific innovation". UAE Interact. 5 July 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
External links
edit- "HH Sheikh Mohammed Launches Al Jalila Foundation". HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein. 1 April 2013. Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2015.
- "Al Jalila Foundation". YouTube. 2 April 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2015.