Al Jalila Foundation receives Dhs20m from Al Gurg Charity to support Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital

Al Jalila Foundation has signed a donation agreement with Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation to support Dubai Health's Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital (HBRCH), Dubai's first integrated and comprehensive cancer hospital, through a Dhs20 million contribution towards advanced engineering systems.

The agreement was signed at Al Jalila Foundation by Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, Chief Executive Officer of Al Jalila Foundation, and Easa Al Gurg, Group CEO of Al Gurg Group, in the presence of Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation; and Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health.

As part of the initiative, Scientechnic and Al Gurg Automation & Controls (AGAC), companies within the Al Gurg Group, will provide advanced life safety, emergency evacuation, and power distribution systems. These include LV switchgear panels for the hospital, covering design, supply, testing, and factory acceptance testing, as well as fire alarm, voice evacuation, and central battery systems, including supply, testing, and commissioning services. Together, these systems will support operational continuity and ensure the reliable functioning of the hospital infrastructure.

The hospital is a key initiative of Al Jalila Foundation, which plays a vital role in enabling Dubai Health’s vision to advance health for humanity through the integration of Care, Learning, Discovery, and Giving. It is set to serve as a centre of excellence for cancer treatment and research in the region. 

Commenting on the initiative, Easa Al Gurg said: “Landmark projects such as the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital represent an important investment in the future of healthcare in the UAE. As a Group, we are proud to share the technical expertise we have built over the years for this extraordinary cause. Through Scientechnic and AGAC, we look forward to having a lasting impact on patients, families, and the wider community.”

Dr. Amer Al Zarooni said: "We are grateful to Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation for its generosity and commitment to the community. This agreement demonstrates Al Jalila Foundation’s role in building national partnerships and directing philanthropy towards initiatives with lasting impact. The contribution to Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital’s infrastructure brings together expertise across sectors to help deliver a facility that advances health for humanity and helps shape Dubai’s future of care."

According to a recent report, Al Jalila Foundation supported 13 strategic healthcare initiatives and reached 9,737 beneficiaries across the community in 2025 through its programmes in care, learning, discovery, and community engagement, with donor contributions reaching Dhs435 million. 

Al Jalila Foundation plays a vital role in enabling Dubai Health’s vision to advance health for humanity through the integration of Care, Learning, Discovery, and Giving. Established in April 2013 under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the foundation works to position Dubai and the UAE at the forefront of medical advancement. The foundation provides essential treatment for those unable to afford healthcare, funds scholarships for medical professionals, and supports medical research.

 About Al Gurg Charity Foundation:

 Established in 2010 by the late Easa Saleh Al Gurg, Al Gurg Charity Foundation was set up by Royal Decree to support humanitarian and community-focused initiatives across healthcare, education and social welfare. The Foundation assists in establishing and supporting charity housing projects, orphanages, elderly homes, day-care centres, academic institutes, scientific research centres, public libraries, besides providing study and research grants to students.

 The work of Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation also extends to establishing and supporting medical facilities, rehabilitation centres, providing medical aid for the needy. Scientechnic, the flagship company of Al Gurg Group, is a leading engineering solutions provider in the UAE with decades of experience delivering systems for some of the country’s most iconic developments, including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Water Canal, and Louvre Abu Dhabi. Al Gurg Automation & Controls (AGAC), is a leading automation systems integrator in the region, experience delivering automation and control solutions across a diverse portfolio of local and international projects.