Al Jalila Foundation
The Al Jalila Foundation was established in 2013 by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the UAE, and ruler of Dubai. The UAE-based organisation supports medical treatment for individuals unable to afford quality healthcare, provides scholarships for medical students, and supports research into health challenges prevalent in the region, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and mental health. Al Jalila Foundation is one of 33 organisations under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI).
- Organisation type Foundation
- Year founded 2013
- Headquartered Dubai, UAE
- Registration United Arab Emirates
- Website https://www.aljalilafoundation.ae
Focus areas
Focus sectors
Health
- Diseases and conditions
- Musculoskeletal diseases
- Kidney diseases
- Cancers
- Medical specialities
- Genetics
- Oncology
- Stem cell therapy
- Surgery
- Organ transplantation
- Reconstructive surgery
- In-patient care
Science
- Biology
Focus populations
- Women and girls
- Low-income people
Academics
- Researchers
Focus geographies
Middle East
- United Arab Emirates
Programmes
A’awen
This programme provides financial and medical assistance to UAE-based patients in need.Farah
This programme funds lifesaving treatment and research for paediatric patients.Majlis Al Amal
This is a drop-in centre for cancer patients and their families.
Financials
Funding model
- Royal
- Private
- Fundraising
Types of funding and awards
- Cash grants
- Grants to Individuals
- Programme related investment
Operations
Key staff
- Abdulkareem Sultan Al Olama, chief executive officer
Board members
- Chair, board of trustees: Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum,
- Vice-chair, board of trustees: Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor,
- Board member, Hussein Abdul Rahman Khansaheb,
- Board member, Dr Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurj,
- Board member, Abdul Ghaffar Ghloum Hussein,
- Board member, Abdul Hameed Ahmed Seddiqi
Contact details
- +971 800 255 25452
- https://www.aljalilafoundation.ae
- Al Jalila Foundation, first floor, building 12, Dubai Healthcare City P.O. Box 300100, Dubai, UAE