Sign Cooperation Agreement To boost Humanitarian Work

Emirates Auction, the world leading company in hosting, organizing and managing public auctions of all kinds, and Al Jalila Foundation, the leading institution in support of education and research in the medical sector, signed a Cooperation Agreement that aims at consolidating their partnership in organizing and conducting auctions dedicated to humanitarian work in line with the foundation line of activities.  

The agreement reflects both sides’ efforts and anticipations in consolidating noble values and community objectives in social responsibility.  The agreement is expected to activate and utilize both sides’ efforts and experiences in strengthening and expanding the culture of giving and caring among society’s individuals so it becomes more effective in developing education and fostering scientific and medical-focused research.  

Agreement ceremony took place in Al Jalila Foundation Headquarter at Dubai Healthcare City recently between HE Dr. Abdulkareem Al Olama, Chief Executive Officer of Al Jalila Foundation and Abdulla Matar Al Mannai, Executive Director of Emirates Auction with the attendance of various directors and executives from both sides.  

Cooperation between both sides will include the handing of “Guinness World Records” certificates that were received after some collectibles were sold at the charity auction that the foundation and Emirates Auction have hosted in November 2015 for bringing support to medical research, where one of these collectibles was the helmet that HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai had worn when his highness won the World Endurance Championship title in 2012 and was sold for AED 24 million.   

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai’s horse saddle, which he used in the tournament 2014 edition, broke the record when it was sold for AED 2.4 million, while car plate of Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum took the second lead in revenues when it was sold at the auction for AED 23.9 million, in addition to wide range of values and rare collectibles sold totaling AED 90 million.  

Dr. Abdulkareem Al Olama said: “As a non-profit international leading body, the foundation exerts its efforts in elevating the level of life of individuals whom represent the pillars of any society through empowering them in education and strengthening research in medical and healthcare areas to foster treatment capabilities and qualifications in the UAE that come in line with the wise vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.” 

Dr. Abdulkareem Al Olama expressed his gratitude to Emirates Auction and his confidence in its capabilities in organizing series of charity auctions urging various segments of society, individuals and institutions, to donate to possess big sets of collectibles that are put on display for the interested public who cares.  

From his side, Abdulla Matar Al Mannai stressed that signing the agreement and announcing the “Guinness World Records” certificates represent a strong support from Emirates Auction to Al Jalila Foundation, which sponsors and supports healthcare research dedicated to curing various intractable diseases such as Diabetes, Obesity, Cancer and Heart that deserve the kind of support for its noble goals. 

Al Mannai added: “Emirates Auction will work in coordination with Al Jalila Foundation in organizing charity auctions that will contribute in supporting humanitarian and medical work and consolidating social 

responsibility, in line with the directions of the UAE and its wise leadership in boosting the culture of giving, caring and supporting charity work and initiatives.” 

Al Jalila Foundation has established itself as a leading non-profit charity institution that has been providing its services in and out of the UAE through offering various healths, medical and humanitarian care systems.  The foundation has been performing its work through support, donation and sponsorship to charity projects that are conducted through partnerships, relations with various individuals and government, and private sector institutions.  

Emirates Auction has emerged in the UAE and the region in recent years as a leading company that initiates, organizes, sponsors and hosts wide range of public auctions from various sectors, achieving world record figures in sales, where revenues go around the world to many individuals of need such as poor people, education seekers and disasters’ victims in and out of the UAE.