Hamdan bin Mohammed named the College of Nursing at Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine after Hind bint Maktoum

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, announced the naming of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him. Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, appointed to the College of Nursing and Midwifery at the Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, in appreciation of the prominent role of Her Highness in supporting education and health and promoting Human and societal values.

His Highness said: “The name of Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum is associated with many noble values ​​that Her Highness transformed into beneficial achievements for people, through the initiatives and projects she presented with great humanitarian goals, to become today a global symbol of the value of giving, which is one of the values.” The college will bear the name of Her Highness Sheikha Hind. Bint Maktoum, will serve as a great incentive for Emirati cadres to join the field, and a source of encouragement to excel in improving its capabilities and services.”

His Highness added: “We look forward to (Hind Bint Maktoum College of Nursing and Midwifery) being a beacon of excellence and scientific innovation, while continuing its role in preparing national cadres with a high degree of qualification and professional competence, in line with Dubai’s aspirations to be one of the best destinations providing the most advanced diagnostic, treatment and health care services.” “Progress and effectiveness, in accordance with the highest international standards.”

This step comes in line with the “Thank You Sheikha Hind” campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in appreciation of her highness, her exceptional achievements, and her career full of humanitarian and community giving, which extended for decades, during which she focused on supporting family and community stability.

Considering that the nursing profession is one of the humanitarian professions that embodies the values ​​of giving and compassion, and has a pivotal role in providing comprehensive health care and preserving the lives of individuals, the association of the college with the name of the symbol of giving, Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, will contribute to enhancing the localization of the profession and preparing new cadres of Qualified daughters and sons of the nation, in a way that contributes to achieving health security and establishing a sustainable health system.

This initiative also confirms the College of Nursing and Midwifery’s commitment to the highest standards of excellence and innovation in the field of nursing, and to providing a pioneering educational environment that contributes to strengthening Dubai’s position as a global destination for medicine and health education, based on a firm conviction of the necessity of providing the health sector with qualified national cadres, especially in vital specialties, including nursing. As the basic building block for building a strong and integrated health system.

It is noteworthy that the College of Nursing and Midwifery was established at the Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in partnership with Queen’s University in Britain, and offers two master’s programs in nursing specializations, namely “pediatric nursing” and “cardiovascular nursing.” The college plans to add programs in emergency medicine and medicine. Intensive care, while the college’s programs have been accredited by the Emirates Academic Accreditation Commission, and college students have the opportunity to complete their specialized clinical training in UK hospitals, with the aim of developing their capabilities and honing their skills in accordance with the best international standards.