Emirates Islamic Contributes AED 2mn to Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine

Dubai: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has contributed AED 2 million to Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). The contribution, which is provided through Emirates Islamic’s Charity Fund, will be used to help the University launch its first mobile clinic, ‘Wellness on Wheels.’

Commenting on the contribution, Awatif Al Harmoodi, General Manager, Operational Quality & Processes, Emirates Islamic, said: “As a bank that has always been a pillar of the community and is committed to supporting the UAE’s healthcare industry, we are delighted to contribute to MBRU as they launch ‘Wellness on Wheels’. Through this contribution, we aim to provide high-quality healthcare services to people living in areas where medical facilities are inaccessible and further contribute to building a stronger, healthier and happier community.”

Dr. Amer Mohammad Al Zarooni, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration and Professional Services at MBRU, said: “Wellness on Wheels is a highly regarded initiative by MBRU and we are happy to have a strong partnership with Emirates Islamic, which enabled us to bring this initiative to a larger section of the population. In line with our values of giving and excellence, and our vision to serve humanity by helping build healthy and fit communities, we are excited to work on this project and bring this mobile clinic to communities to get easy access to wellness facilities.”

Seen here in the picture is Awatif Al Harmoodi, General Manager, Operational Quality & Processes at Emirates Islamic, presenting the cheque Dr. Amer Mohammad Al Zarooni, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration and Professional Services at MBRU.