UAE President receives supporters, partners of Beginnings Fund

During the meeting, held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, His Highness thanked the initiative’s supporters and partners, noting that the programme embodies the UAE’s longstanding commitment to healthcare across the African continent. He highlighted the country’s belief that health is a cornerstone of development and reaffirmed its resolve to work with partners in advancing healthcare and tackling disease worldwide.

The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity – which operates under Erth Zayed Philanthropies chaired by H.H Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs – launched the initiative during an event held at Kanad Hospital in Al Ain. The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity also announced a financial contribution of USD125 million to the fund and related initiatives.