Al Jalila Foundation is a charity organization for promoting medical education and research in the United Arab Emirates.
It was founded by
Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the prime minister of the UAE and the ruler of
Dubai
Dubai (, ; ar, دبي, translit=Dubayy, , ) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates.The Government and Politics of ...
in 2013.
Overview
The 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.
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
Free economic zones (FEZ), free economic territories (FETs) or free zones (FZ) are a class of special economic zone (SEZ) designated by the trade and commerce administrations of various countries. The term is used to designate areas in which co ...
dedicated to the healthcare sector.
Board of Trustees is chaired by
Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Lieutenant General Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ( ar, أحمد بن راشد آل مكتوم; born 12 July 1950) is the Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police & Public Security, Group Chairman of A.R.M. Holding and Dubai Real Estate Centre and Ch ...
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The foundation plans to establish a research centre, ''Al Jalila Foundation Research Centre'' within the
Dubai Healthcare City in 2016.
It has launched a medical research fund, ''Majlis Al Ata’a'', for developing local scientists in association with global and regional scientific institutions.
The foundation organizes career fairs in health services to create awareness among
Emarati students about career opportunities in the healthcare sector.
It has collaborations with universities in the UAE for selecting deserving candidates for its scholarship schemes.
It has also entered into an agreement with the
for promotion of medical education in the country.
The agreement is expected support the six-month training program, ''Ta'alouf,'', launched by the foundation in association with the
Zayed University
Zayed University (ZU; ar, جامعة زايد) is a public university based in the United Arab Emirates. It was established in 1998. It is one of the three government-sponsored higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates. It ...
.
See also
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ( ar, محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم, links=no; ; born 15 July 1949) is the vice president, prime minister, and minister of defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the ruler of Dubai ...
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Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Lieutenant General Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ( ar, أحمد بن راشد آل مكتوم; born 12 July 1950) is the Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police & Public Security, Group Chairman of A.R.M. Holding and Dubai Real Estate Centre and Ch ...
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Zayed University
Zayed University (ZU; ar, جامعة زايد) is a public university based in the United Arab Emirates. It was established in 1998. It is one of the three government-sponsored higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates. It ...
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2014 establishments in the United Arab Emirates
Charities based in the United Arab Emirates
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Education in the United Arab Emirates
Foundations based in the United Arab Emirates