She may have said in our exclusive interview that she doesn’t consider herself a feminist, but Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bint Al Hussein was definitely representing women at the launch of a new medicare clinic dedicated entirely for women.
In our exclusive cover story Princess Haya said: ‘The woman is half of the society and any country which pursues development should not leave her in poverty or illiteracy. I am on the woman’s side.”
“The leadership in the UAE, especially Dubai,” continued Princess Haya, “has created an atmosphere that encourages the empowerment of women. And honestly, it isn’t an illusion – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed has always said that ‘a place without women is a place without spirit.’”
Princes Haya unveils the plaque
Proving that the UAE is dedicated to the women that make up its population, the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai formally inaugurated the new 100-bed hospital that is spread over 90,000 square feet.
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Medcare Women & Children Hospital, which is located between second and third interchange on Sheikh Zayed Road, is exclusive for women and children, and 90 per cent of the staff will also be female.
Alisha Moopen, executive director and CEO of Aster DM Health Care Group, said: “Usually women always put themselves last and we want them to care about their health and have provided a comfort zone where they will want to come for medical and diagnostic purposes. Our hospital covers a vast range of specialities such as obstetrics, gynaecology, dentistry, dermatology, plastic surgery including breast reconstruction surgery, urology, gastroenterology, paediatric cardiology and neonatology to name a few.”
Princess Haya meeting the team
“As a hospital dedicated to women and children, we aim to empower the women of the UAE with good health,”added Moopen, “so that they can in turn ensure that their families and communities are healthy and happy too,”
