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10/13/25, 12:56 PM Al Jalila Foundation adds names of 18 donors to sections and facilities at Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital in recognition of t…
The event was also attended by Her Excellency Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, member of the Dubai
Health Board of Directors, Chairperson of the Al Jalila Foundation Board of Directors and
Chair of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital Steering Committee; Dr. Amer Sharif,
CEO of Dubai Health, and Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation.

Donor Names
The list of donors whose names will be added to the hospital’s sections and facilities
includes: Abdul Rahim Mohammed Belghozooz Al Zarooni, Dubai Electricity and Water
Authority (DEWA), Dubai Chambers, AWQAF Dubai, Dubai Integrated Economic Zones
Authority, Al Ansari Exchange, Sharaf Group, Al Sayyah Group, AW Rostamani Group,
Chalhoub Group, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation, Abdulla Hassan Al Rostamani’s
family, Abdulsalam Al Rafi’s family, Innovo, Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah, Seddiqi
Holding, Dr. Wael Al Mahmeed, and Eissa Abdullah Abdullaziz Al Othman Endowment.

Dr. Amer Al Zarooni expressed his sincere appreciation to all donors for their generous
support of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital project, emphasizing that their
contributions embody the highest values of giving and social responsibility and serve as a
cornerstone in building an advanced healthcare system.

Dr. Al Zarooni noted that Al Jalila Foundation has designated 30 sections and facilities
within the hospital to additionally carry the names of donors as a mark of recognition.
Each donor’s name will be added to the section or facility they helped fund, acknowledging
their strategic role in supporting this humanitarian project, which represents a landmark
addition to Dubai’s healthcare infrastructure and lay the foundation for a better future in
cancer care.

The donors expressed their pride in having their names associated with facilities and
sections at Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital. They emphasized that giving is both a
social responsibility and a noble humanitarian mission through which they aim to make a
real difference in patients’ lives and help enhance Dubai’s healthcare system.

Abdul Rahim Belghozooz Al Zarooni said he was proud to contribute to the construction
of Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital. He shared that his contribution stems from his
strong belief that philanthropy is a social responsibility. He added, “To every cancer patient,
I want you to know you are not alone. This hospital was built with you in mind, to provide
advanced care and renewed hope for recovery.”

His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water
Authority (DEWA), affirmed that the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum left a
profound humanitarian legacy marked by generosity and support for the health sector. His
patronage of medical research, health innovation, and charitable work continues to inspire.
DEWA’s contribution to the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital project reflects its
commitment to preserving the legacy of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
and aligns with its corporate social responsibility strategy. This initiative exemplifies the
Authority’s national commitment to enhancing quality of life, upholding noble
humanitarian values, supporting the healthcare sector, and fostering social solidarity, all in
alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals and the UAE’s leadership vision for a
cohesive and healthy society.

His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers,
noted that their support for the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital project reflects their
commitment to empowering the business community to actively advance vital sectors,
particularly healthcare, and to strengthen Dubai’s competitiveness and leadership as a
global medical and healthcare hub. The Chambers added that the initiative truly
exemplifies the public-private partnership.

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