Dubai, UAE: The “Make-A-Wish” Foundation has signed a collaboration agreement with Mediclinic Middle East, aimed at fulfilling the wishes of children receiving medical care at Mediclinic. This significant step underscores both parties’ commitment to enhancing emotional and psychological support for children facing life-threatening health issues, while providing them and their families with moments of hope, strength, and joy throughout their treatment journey.
The signing ceremony was attended by Hani Al Zubaidi, CEO of the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation, and Ahmed Ali, CEO of Mediclinic Middle East, along with officials and representatives from both organisations.
This partnership aligns with the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation’s goal of building strategic collaborations with leading healthcare institutions and enhancing the integration of medical care with psychological and humanitarian support. The foundation believes that granting a child’s wish can be a powerful part of their healing journey, offering them a space of joy and hope amidst challenging health circumstances.
Under the agreement, both parties will collaborate to realise the wishes of deserving children who are patients at Mediclinic Middle East, transforming these wishes into extraordinary experiences and memories. This initiative aims to uplift their spirits and strengthen their mental health, positively impacting both the children and their families, while highlighting the importance of humanitarian partnerships in making a tangible difference in their lives.
On this occasion, Hani Al Zubaidi stated, “We are proud to sign this agreement with Mediclinic Middle East, which represents a unique model of integration between healthcare and humanitarian work. Through this partnership, we are able to reach children facing tough health challenges and grant them the opportunity to realise their wishes, which brings hope, strength, and joy to them and their families.”
He added, “We believe that a wish is not just a fleeting moment but a human experience that can leave a profound impact on a child’s spirit, providing them with positive energy to face their treatment journey. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mediclinic Middle East for their trust in our mission and for being a partner in creating these extraordinary moments. We look forward to fulfilling more wishes and bringing smiles to our children’s faces.”
Ahmed Ali, CEO of Mediclinic Middle East, remarked, “At Mediclinic Middle East, we believe that caring for children goes beyond medical treatment to also encompass addressing the emotional and psychological needs of children and their families. Through our partnership with the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation, we hope to contribute to granting more children moments of joy, hope, and strength during the difficult times they are going through, creating a positive and tangible impact in their lives.”
The “Make-A-Wish” Foundation continues to expand its network of partnerships with health entities, national institutions, and the private sector, with the aim of reaching more children and fulfilling their wishes, translating its humanitarian message into real experiences that bring hope, strength, and joy to children and their families.
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About the “Make-A-Wish” Foundation
The “Make-A-Wish” Foundation is a non-profit humanitarian organisation, licensed by the Ministry of Community Development in the United Arab Emirates. It is chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Sheikha bint Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. The foundation is dedicated to fulfilling wishes for children facing life-threatening health conditions, believing in the power of a wish to give hope, strength, and joy to the child and their family, accompanying them through their treatment and beyond.
The foundation is the UAE member of the global “Make-A-Wish” network and has granted over 8,970 wishes for children within the UAE and abroad since its inception, working in collaboration with its partners from health institutions, national entities, and the private sector, in line with the robust approach of the UAE towards charity and humanitarian work.