Emirates Auction and Al Jalila Foundation Support Humanitarian Work

Under the agreement, the two parties will handle Guinness World Records certificates earned by various items featured in the charity auction held last November by Al Jalila Foundation and Emirates Auction to support medical research. Chief among these was the helmet worn by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, when he won the 2012 Endurance World Championship, which sold for AED 24 million. The saddle used by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, when he won the same championship in 2014 also broke a record, selling for AED 2.4 million. Meanwhile, a special license plate owned by Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum achieved the second-highest return of AED 23.9 million. Numerous other valuable and rare collectibles were sold, contributing to a total of nearly AED 90 million raised at the auction.

Dr. Abdulkareem Sultan Al Olama, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation, said, “As a global non-profit institution, the Foundation dedicates its efforts to improving people’s lives – who are the cornerstone of any society – by empowering them through education and promoting research in the medical and healthcare fields, thereby enhancing treatment capabilities in the UAE, in line with the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.”

Abdulla Matar Al Mannai, CEO of Emirates Auction, emphasized that “the signing of this agreement and the announcement of Guinness World Records certificates represent a form of support from Emirates Auction to Al Jalila Foundation, which sponsors and supports medical research dedicated to treating a range of challenging diseases, including diabetes, obesity, cancer, and heart disease – all noble causes worthy of every possible form of assistance.”

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