Dubai Healthcare City partners with Dubai Airports on ‘Olympics Day’

Saturday, Mar 26, 2011

Dubai Healthcare City, a leading healthcare provider in the UAE and a member of TECOM Investments’ Sciences Cluster, announced it is joining hands with Dubai Airports as a participating partner in their annual employee Olympics Day.

Dubai Healthcare City, a leading healthcare provider in the UAE and a member of TECOM Investments’ Sciences Cluster, announced it is joining hands with Dubai Airports as a participating partner in their annual employee Olympics Day.

The Dubai Airports’ Olympics Day, held for employees and their families, is scheduled to take place on the 5th of March at the company’s football grounds near Dubai International. Dubai Healthcare City’s initiative comes as part of its aim to contribute to events that engage the community at large and raise awareness of the importance of fitness as an integral part of healthy living.

Dubai Bone and Joint Centre, Magrabi Eye Hospital and Boston University Dental Center will provide free checks/tests, advice and tips to the participants during the event.

Dr. Ayesha Abdullah, Managing Director of Sciences Cluster, TECOM Investments, said: “We are proud to be the official support sponsors of the Olympics. It is encouraging to see such a major organization prioritizing the well-being of their staff. Our team of health experts will be on hand to offer health and fitness tips and check-ups to the Dubai Airports participants and their families during the Olympics Day. DHCC is keen to support similar organizations in their efforts to improve employee health and we can draw on over 2,000 healthcare experts at DHCC to engage the community on making positive lifestyle choices.”

The Dubai Airports Olympics will include a combination of various games that will challenge the athletic and competitive spirit of the participants.

Jill Nealon, Senior Vice President Human Resources & Development at Dubai Airports, said: “The health and well-being of our employees is our top priority. Hosting events such as the Dubai Airports Olympics with a partner that is renowned for its promotion of health and fitness in the community brings us close to our goal of being the UAE’s employer of choice.”

DHCC will also hold a prize draw for free fitness assessments, dental cleaning and discounts for Lasik and intralasik operations.

Dubai Healthcare City continues to run a series of community engagement initiatives, including breast cancer awareness, anti-smoking campaigns and blood drives, as part of its commitment to enhance the quality of life for individuals and general well-being of the society.