Watani Al Emarat Foundation signs MoU with Dubai’s Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery to Extend Healthcare Support to Employees

Dubai, 12 July 2023

Watani Al Emarat Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery in Dubai, as part of its efforts to foster collaboration and deliver world-class healthcare assistance to its employees and their families. This agreement marks a significant step towards harnessing the extensive healthcare services and benefits offered by Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery.

The MoU was signed by H.E. Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Director General of the Watani Al Emarat Foundation, and Mr. Bruno Dsouza, Regional COO – Dubai and Northern Emirates of Burjeel Holdings. The MoU is a robust framework for coordinated efforts between the two parties to advance the shared goals of offering comprehensive healthcare. The execution of this MoU aligns with the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership and the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically emphasizing the promotion of health and well-being for individuals of all ages.

H.E. Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Director General of the Watani Al Emarat Foundation, stated: “We are elated to sign an MoU with Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, as we look forward to providing care for our employees with the assistance of this world-class healthcare facility. Given the hospital’s competence and leading expertise in a wide range of specialties, we are confident that this partnership will benefit the firm and promote comprehensive healthcare support for our employees. Watani Al Emarat is thus committed to advancing collaborations with leading institutions across various sectors, emphasising the value of collaborative efforts to improve institutional competency and achieve ambitious national goals.”

Mr. Bruno Dsouza, Regional COO – Dubai and Northern Emirates of Burjeel Holdings, commented: “We are constantly working towards offering holistic healthcare services to ensure community well-being. Our latest association with the Watani Al Emarat Foundation reinforces this ambition by providing effective care to the foundation’s employees and their families. Through this MoU, we hope to make advanced health services more accessible to all, thereby improving organizational excellence and overall wellness for teams.” Under the agreement, Watani Al Emarat Foundation will also work closely with Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery in Dubai to support the hospital’s health awareness campaigns, which will aid in raising public awareness. The foundation’s newest partnership underscores its commitment to ensuring the overall well-being of its team and opening the doors for advanced healthcare support for its employees.