Mohammed bin Rashid Medical Research Institute is the UAE’s first independent biomedical research centre. It was inaugurated in August 2020 to conduct research to address the COVID-19 pandemic and other viral diseases. The initial investment of the institute is AED 300 million. It is part of the Al Jalila Foundation.

The institute aims to prepare the next generation of researchers across various specialisations to create an integrated health map and provide the local, regional and global research community with a specialised medical research.

It seeks to position the UAE at the forefront of medical innovation regionally. It also provides a platform for researchers and specialists to exchange knowledge and expertise related to global medical developments.

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