Zayed Authority for People of Determination Signs MoU with the Autoimmune Society to Enhance Community Health Awareness

Zayed Authority for People of Determination signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Autoimmune Society as part of national efforts to enhance community health awareness, improve quality of life, and build a healthy, aware, and inclusive society, in line with the UAE’s vision to promote public health and empower all segments of the community.

The MoU was signed on behalf of Zayed Authority for People of Determination by H.E. Abdullah Abdulali Al Humaidan, Director General of the Authority, and on behalf of the Autoimmune Society by H.E. Dr. Eman Khalid Al Hashemi, Founder and Chairperson of the Society. The signing ceremony, held at the Authority’s headquarters, was attended by senior officials from both entities.

The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in promoting health awareness, particularly in relation to autoimmune conditions, through the implementation of joint awareness, cultural, and media initiatives, as well as the organization of seminars, workshops, and community campaigns. It also includes the production of positive educational and media content that considers humanitarian aspects and promotes a culture of coexistence, prevention, and early detection, while avoiding negative terminology as much as possible.

The areas of cooperation also include targeting various segments of society, including youth, women, families, and school and university students, and engaging them in volunteer work and purposeful initiatives within the UAE. In addition, the MoU provides for the exchange of expertise and available resources between both parties, contributing to maximizing the social impact of joint initiatives.

H.E. Abdullah Abdulali Al Humaidan, Director General of Zayed Authority for People of Determination, affirmed that this MoU reflects the Authority’s commitment to its societal role in supporting initiatives that enhance health awareness and reinforce the concepts of empowerment and quality of life, through the establishment of effective strategic partnerships that contribute to building a more aware and understanding society of health-related challenges, while supporting social inclusion and sustainability.

He added that the cooperation with the Autoimmune Society reflects the integration of roles between national and community institutions and represents a positive model of partnerships that place people at the center and support a culture of knowledge and health awareness in a humane and impactful manner.

For her part, H.E. Dr. Eman Khalid Al Hashemi, Founder and Chairperson of the Autoimmune Society, emphasized that the signing of the MoU between the Society and Zayed Authority for People of Determination reflects a shared commitment to the values of humanity, empowerment, and integrated institutional work. She noted that it represents an important milestone toward enhancing quality of life, exchanging expertise, and developing sustainable health and community initiatives based on knowledge, inclusion, and cross-sector integration. She said: “We believe that unifying efforts among national institutions is the fastest path to creating impact and building a more inclusive and compassionate future.”

She added that this partnership embodies an effective model of institutional cooperation aimed at translating agreements into tangible achievements on the ground, serving various segments of society and enhancing health awareness in a humane and influential manner.