Al Jalila Foundation Charity Auction Raises AED 89.8 Million

At the forefront of the items sold 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, selling for AED 24,050,000. The horse saddle used by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, during his 2014 Endurance World Championship victory in Normandy, France, sold for AED 2,400,000. Meanwhile, the license plate belonging to His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Dubai 09) fetched the second-highest price at AED 23,900,000.

Other auction items included an Arabian horse, a luxury travel package, a 300-year-old collection of rare Quranic manuscripts, a sculpture by a renowned Emirati artist, an antique rifle, as well as various luxury watches and special mobile numbers.

350 Distinguished Guests
More than 350 guests attended the charity auction dinner, including Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, Chairperson of Dubai Healthcare City; Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson of the Board of Directors and member of the Board of Trustees at Al Jalila Foundation; His Excellency Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qatami, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority; Abdulla Al Shaibani, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai; members of the Board of Trustees of Al Jalila Foundation; and a number of prominent figures and philanthropists.

Record-breaking Success
Commenting on the event, Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg said, “The success of the auction is a clear indication of the generosity of the people of the UAE. We extend our sincere gratitude to all our supporters and donors. It is wonderful to see the community rallying behind initiatives that aim to advance medical research.”

Dr. Abdulkareem Sultan Al Olama, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation, noted, “Al Jalila Foundation is inspired by the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, in promoting innovation. That vision is reflected in the wise leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, Chairperson of Dubai Healthcare City, whose relentless efforts in fighting hunger, raising awareness of healthy nutrition, and improving healthcare systems are recognized worldwide. We are proud of her continued support and proud to lead this foundation into the future.”

Total proceeds from the charity auction reached AED 89,837,000, including a contribution of AED 25 million by Sunny Varkey and AED 10 million by Raghavendra (Raghu) Kataria.

Organization
The auction was organized and managed by Emirates Auction, a global leader in the auction field. The event began online, attracting 600 bids from the UAE and beyond, before transitioning into a live auction during the charity dinner. Emirates Auction holds several Guinness World Records, including those for most expensive license plates for cars, properties, and yachts. With the Al Jalila charity auction, Emirates Auction also achieved records for the most expensive horse-racing helmet and saddle.

Generous Donations
Earlier this month, Al Jalila Foundation received a donation of AED 60 million from Dr. Raja’n Kilachand, in addition to AED 90 million from Abdulsalam Kandampath, Shamlal Madathum Parambath, Dr. Azad Moopen, Dr. B. R. Shetty, Micky Jagtiani, Nilesh Ved, Boothan N. C. Menon, Fadil Kotikolon, and Shabana Faisal.

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