As part of efforts to align capabilities and integrate roles in advancing shared strategic objectives
H.E. Sana Suhail:The Ministry is committed to building integrated partnerships with leading healthcare institutions and leveraging their expertise and advanced capabilities to enhance the quality of life of families through:
- Launching impactful and sustainable community initiatives and programs
- Supporting the Ministry’s efforts to develop national policies related to family health
- Designing and implementing specialized initiatives that enhance services and quality of life for priority groups
In line with the strategic vision of the United Arab Emirates to build a cohesive and prosperous society in which the family is at the heart of development and the foundation of social stability, and as part of efforts to enhance family health and quality of life through effective and sustainable institutional collaboration, the Ministry of Family and Burjeel Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Strategic Partnership.
The agreement aims to align efforts and integrate roles in developing and implementing impactful programs and initiatives that enhance family health, promote preventive and holistic healthcare, support priority groups, and improve the overall quality of life of families. It is aligned with the UAE’s efforts to build healthier families and comes in conjunction with the Year of the Family.
H.E. Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, and Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Burjeel Holdings, witnessed the signing ceremony of the partnership memorandum between the two entities. The memorandum was signed by Marwa Al Marzooqi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector – Acting, and Mr. Omran Al Khoori, Member of the Board of Directors of Burjeel Holdings.
Developing Integrated Health Initiatives for Families:
The collaboration aims to align the efforts of the Ministry of Family and Burjeel Holdings in developing and implementing impactful initiatives and programs that enhance family health and quality of life. This includes providing integrated healthcare programs, launching innovative community initiatives, promoting preventive health awareness, and developing specialized programs for priority groups, including senior citizens, People of Determination, mothers, and children.
It will also support the Ministry’s efforts to develop national policies related to marriage, fertility, family growth, and sustainability, while drawing on Burjeel Holdings’ medical expertise and advanced capabilities. These efforts will contribute to strengthening social responsibility and creating sustainable impact in line with the UAE’s vision for healthier and more stable families.
Strengthening Family Stability:
H.E. Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, affirmed that the Ministry continues to expand its strategic collaborations with national institutions as part of an established approach that recognizes family stability and quality of life as a shared national responsibility requiring the integration of expertise and alignment of efforts.
Her Excellency noted that the collaboration with Burjeel Holdings will support the development of an integrated ecosystem that brings together innovative family policies and healthcare services, responds to the needs of families across different stages of life, and contributes to building a more cohesive and sustainable society.
H.E. Sana Suhail said: “Through this collaboration, we are focused on launching practical initiatives with sustainable impact across preventive health, mental health, maternal and child health, as well as support for those preparing for marriage and fertility, and the advancement of healthy ageing programs. These efforts will contribute to developing more integrated services for priority groups, enhancing the quality of life of families, and strengthening the family’s pivotal role in raising generations who remain rooted in their values and national identity and contribute effectively to the UAE’s development journey, in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.”
Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, said: “The health and wellbeing of families are central to building a cohesive, resilient, and prosperous society. We are proud to support the Ministry of Family’s efforts to advance family health through integrated healthcare programs, preventive health initiatives, and specialized support for different stages of family life. By bringing our medical expertise and capabilities to these efforts, we aim to contribute to better outcomes for mothers and children, senior citizens, People of Determination, and other priority groups, while supporting the UAE’s broader vision for healthier families and a stronger, more sustainable society.”
“Family Wellness” Programs:
The agreement includes the implementation of a broad range of integrated healthcare programs, including the development of preventive and therapeutic healthcare packages under the “Family Wellness” programs, as well as the provision of healthcare services for employees of the Ministry of Family and their families.
It also includes the design of specialized programs to enhance the mental and physical wellbeing of families, reinforcing an integrated approach that improves health and supports family stability and quality of life.
The collaboration will include the launch of innovative community initiatives targeting youth, those preparing for marriage, and families, as well as support for national programs associated with the Year of the Family. It will also include awareness campaigns and specialized training and educational workshops to enhance awareness of reproductive health, mental health, and maternal and child health, contributing to reinforcing of positive health behaviors within families.
Services for Senior Citizens:
The collaboration will also focus on developing impactful programs for priority groups, including specialized initiatives to enhance services provided to senior citizens and integrated services for People of Determination, supporting the development of a more inclusive and sustainable family ecosystem.
The agreement includes the launch of several joint strategic initiatives, most notably the development of a national model for healthy ageing in alignment with federal policies and drawing on Burjeel Holdings’ medical and advisory expertise in this field.
It also includes the implementation of the “Family Support” program to train and qualify caregivers in accordance with accredited professional standards, the provision of first aid and emergency response programs, and collaboration in supporting fertility policies through the development of technical recommendations based on scientific evidence.
Attached Photos: Minister of Family & Burjeel Holdings MOU signing ceremony
