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9/10/24, 11:37 AM Salik Strengthens CSR Commitment With Support To Al Jalila Foundation For Childhood Cancer – Dubai Blog
Salik Strengthens CSR Commitment With Support To Al Jalila

Foundation For Childhood Cancer

Salik Company PJSC (Salik), the exclusive toll gate operator of the Emirate of Dubai,has donated 200,000 AED to Al Jalila
Foundation, which leads the Giving mission of Dubai Health,to support the care of young cancer patients. Coinciding with
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, this contribution underscores Salik’s commitment to enhancing community wellbeing,
particularly in promoting children’s health.The donation will help fund the treatment of young patients at Dubai Health’s Al
Jalila Children’s Hospital,the first children’s hospital in the UAE.

The donation was presented during a visit to Al Jalila Children’s Hospital where a plaque in honor of Salik’s generous
contribution will be placed on The Giving Wall. A delegation from Salik Company,led by the CEO Ibrahim Haddad,then visited
young patients. The delegation 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 Latifa Hospital.
Ibrahim Haddad, Chief Executive 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 essential investment for a
prosperous future. Through our support for this important cause, we aim to create a positive impact on the lives of young
patients, ensuring they receive the exceptional care they deserve. This further reaffirms Salik’s dedication to securing the
health of future generations, laying the foundation for a brighter tomorrow, and fulfilling our responsibility to the broader
community”.

Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation, said, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Salik for their significant
contribution to support cancer patients at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital. Their generous support ensures that we are better
equipped to tackle the challenges of childhood cancer, providing our young patients with comprehensive and cutting-edge
medical services.”
Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, the first dedicated children’s hospital in the UAE, is an ultramodern paediatric hospital that aims
to be the driving force behind the tertiary and quaternary care facility in the region. The hospital is a place where smart
technology and design converge to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Through this initiative, Salik aims to bolster the hospital’s ability to provide world-class medical care and essential support to
children suffering from cancer. Salik’s efforts to raise awareness about childhood cancer serve as an urgent reminder for both
organisations and individuals to unite for the crucial fight against this disease.

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