Erth Zayed Philanthropies donates Dhs25m to NMSS

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has signed a strategic agreement with Erth Zayed Philanthropies to advance its national multiple sclerosis (MS) agenda.

As part of this agreement, Erth Zayed Philanthropies will contribute Dhs25 million to support NMSS in delivering its core priorities, including advancing UAE’s first National Coalition for MS, a multi-sector platform to improve care, research, and inclusion across the country.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi, Vice Chair of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and a representative from Erth Zayed Philanthropies during a formal ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

The announcement of this strategic agreement coincides with World MS Day, marked this year under the global theme “My MS Diagnosis: Navigating MS Together,” which highlights the importance of early detection and community support.

This year, Erth Zayed Philanthropies joins the National Coalition for MS as a founding partner, marking a pivotal step in the UAE’s efforts to advance equitable MS care and inclusion.

This strategic partnership reinforces the UAE’s commitment to enhancing MS care, accelerating research, and advancing equity, catalysing broader multi-sector engagement to shape a more inclusive and transformative national response.

Coalition members include Sanofi, Axios International, PureHealth and Manzil Healthcare Services, each playing a vital role in advancing care, awareness, and system-wide impact.

Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi said, “The establishment of the National Coalition for MS is a defining step in our mission to drive equitable access to MS care.

This work is inspired by the legacy of our Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose vision was rooted in dignity, inclusion, and access to quality care for all. It is sustained by the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose commitment continues to shape the future of health and reinforce the UAE’s position as a global leader in innovative, people-centered healthcare.”

“On World MS Day, we are proud to join the international community, not only in raising awareness, but in taking meaningful, coordinated action that has the potential to transform outcomes for people living with MS. Today, we are laying the foundations for long-term impact rooted in compassion, powered by collaboration, and guided by a shared responsibility to ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to live a full and dignified life.”

WAM