UAE President Meets Stem Cell Heroes in Abu Dhabi

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center and Yas Clinic – Khalifa City, along with donors and patients who have benefited from advanced stem cell-based therapies.

The meeting was held at Qasr Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi. During the gathering, the President exchanged Ramadan greetings and expressed his wishes for blessings during the holy month.

Sheikh Mohamed praised the efforts of doctors, researchers, and medical teams at both institutions. He also commended donors for their humanitarian spirit and their support for advanced medical research aimed at developing new treatments that benefit people worldwide.

He emphasized that healthcare remains a national priority for the UAE because it is directly linked to the wellbeing of society. The President said that investing in healthcare is an investment in the future, highlighting the importance of innovative treatments that restore hope to patients and improve their quality of life.

The delegation thanked Sheikh Mohamed for his continuous support for the healthcare sector, scientific research, and medical innovation. They noted that his leadership has helped strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub for advanced healthcare services.

The meeting was attended by several senior leaders, including Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Zayed for Good Foundation; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President, along with other senior officials and guests.