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Press Release
Salik Strengthens CSR Commitment with Support to Al Jalila Founda�on for
Childhood Cancer
• The ini�a�ve aligns with Dubai Health efforts to elevate the quality of healthcare
provided to pa�ents within its healthcare facili�es."
Dubai, 9 September 2024: Salik Company PJSC (Salik), the exclusive toll gate operator of the
Emirate of Dubai, has donated 200,000AED to Al Jalila Founda�on, which leads the Giving
mission of Dubai Health, to support the care of young cancer pa�ents. Coinciding with
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, this contribu�on underscores Salik’s commitment to
enhancing community wellbeing, par�cularly in promo�ng children’s health. The dona�on will
help fund the treatment of young pa�ents at Dubai Health’s Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, the
first children’s hospital in the UAE.
The dona�on was presented during a visit to Al Jalila Children’s Hospital where a plaque in
honor of Salik’s generous contribu�on will be placed on The Giving Wall. A delega�on from
Salik Company, led by the CEO Ibrahim Haddad, then visited young pa�ents. The delega�on
was received by Dr. Abdullah Al Khayat, the CEO of Al Jalila Children's, Dr. Mohammed Al
Awadhi, the Deputy CEO of Al Jalila Children's and La�fa Hospital.
Ibrahim Haddad, Chief Execu�ve Officer of Salik Company PJSC, said, “At Salik, community
wellbeing is part of our DNA, and our Corporate Social Responsibility is not a mere
commitment, rather we view it as an essen�al investment for a prosperous future. Through
our support for this important cause, we aim to create a posi�ve impact on the lives of young
pa�ents, ensuring they receive the excep�onal care they deserve. This further reaffirms Salik’s
dedica�on to securing the health of future genera�ons, laying the founda�on for a brighter
tomorrow, and fulfilling our responsibility to the broader community”.