Bin Ham Group allocates Dh100m investment to Life Endowment campaign in support of patients with chronic diseases
15 June 2025 20:07
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Bin Ham Group has announced the allocation of Dh100 million in investments to support the Life Endowment campaign, launched under the slogan With you for Life by the Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) to support patients with chronic diseases and People of Determination.Bin Ham Group plans to develop a number of endowment lands, with proceeds allocated to the campaign. This contribution comes amid increasing engagement from individuals and institutions across the UAE community to support the campaign, which aims to provide sustainable funding to help treat People of Determination and those with chronic diseases, while supporting the healthcare system and enhancing its ability to navigate future challenges.The campaign also aims to raise funds to establish an endowment the proceeds of which will cover treatment costs for patients with chronic diseases, and People of Determination, in addition to investing endowment funds to help develop healthcare services, provide medications, and offer mental health support for patients.
The Life Endowment campaign in support of patients with chronic diseases has dedicated several channels to receive contributions from individuals and institutions.
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