Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan announces the renaming of MBRU‘s nursing college to honor Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum. This change honors Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences’s renaming acknowledges Her Highness’s remarkable contributions to education, healthcare, and humanitarian values. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan further underscored that the name of Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum has become closely associated with noble endeavours and values. Sheikha Hind’s humanitarian efforts and initiatives have produced inspirational results and garnered global acclaim for their significant impact on people’s lives. His Highness emphasized that this spirit of generosity is fundamental to both the medical and nursing professions. He also added that the college named in her honor will inspire more Emiratis to pursue nursing careers and excel in this critical field of healthcare.
Commitment to excellence
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, highlighted that the Hind Bint Maktoum College of Nursing and Midwifery aims to stand as a beacon of excellence and scientific innovation, dedicated to cultivating highly skilled national professionals. This aligns with Dubai’s aspiration to become a premier destination for advanced healthcare services, providing the best diagnostic, treatment, and care solutions that meet the highest global standards.
The renaming initiative is part of the ‘Thank You Sheikha Hind’ campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to celebrate Her Highness’s outstanding achievements and lifelong dedication to community development and family welfare.
Characterized by its principles of compassion and generosity, the nursing profession plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services and saving lives. Through the Hind Bint Maktoum College of Nursing and Midwifery, MBRU is committed to enhancing national healthcare capacity by nurturing the next generation of skilled Emirati healthcare leaders.
Focus on nursing education
This initiative further underscores the College of Nursing and Midwifery’s dedication to excellence and innovation in nursing education. Additionally, its mission is to provide a top-tier learning environment that promotes Dubai’s status as a global hub for medical and health education, focusing on empowering the healthcare sector with proficient local nursing professionals who will be instrumental in establishing a robust, integrated healthcare system.
Partnership with Queen’s University Belfast
Moreover, the College of Nursing and Midwifery at MBRU was established in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast in the U.K. and currently offers master’s degree programs in Paediatric Nursing and Cardiovascular Nursing, with plans to introduce programs in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Furthermore, the college’s programs hold accreditation from the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation. Students have the opportunity to engage in specialized clinical training at hospitals in Northern Ireland, enhancing their skills in accordance with the highest international standards and best practices.
