Amity University Uttar Pradesh organized a “Special Convocation” at University Campus, Sector-125, Noida to honor Her Excellency Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurg with the Degree of Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) for her exceptional vision, deep commitment to ethical business; professionalism and direction in pursuit of excellence; her strategic vision and inspirational leadership in steering her organization towards continuous growth and dedication to the good of humanity.
Her Excellency Raja Easa Saleh Al Gurg is the President of the Dubai Business Women Council and Board Member of Dubai Women’s Association. She is also the Chairperson of Al Jalila Foundation, a Nonprofit Organization whose mandate is to promote the UAE as a Centre of Excellence for Medical Research and Education. Al Jalila Foundation was started in 2013 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum- Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai to promote medical education and research and to position UAE at the forefront of medical innovation. Amity is the Founding Member of Al Jalila Foundation. She is a woman of great achievements in life. Forbes Middle East has ranked her as the most powerful Arab woman in family Business in 2013 as well as in 2014.
The ceremonious Convocation procession, led by pipers, including Dr. Ashok K Chauhan- Founder President, Amity Group, Mr. Atul Chauhan- Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, distinguished Trustees and members of Management, Directors, Head of Institutions entered the hall.
Declaring the “Special Convocation” open, Mr. Atul Chauhan- Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh said, “It’s a historical day for Amity to honor HE Raja Al Gurg with Honorary Doctorate Degree”. He appreciated the humane qualities possessed by HE Raja Al Gurg and called her an “embodiment of humility”. He shared that Amity Group is building the largest Private University Campus in Dubai and assured that Amity University and Amity Schools will immensely contribute to the R&D in Healthcare sector of UAE.
Sharing his views and commending HE Raja Al Gurg, Dr. Ashok K Chauhan- Founder President, Amity Group said that HE Raja Al Gurg’s philanthropy is well known in Dubai and other countries. Her generosity, kindness, concern for the ones in need, strategic vision, intellect and wisdom are unparallel and acknowledged through various Awards and Recognitions bestowed upon her regularly. Dr. Chauhan shared his vision and mission to lead breakthrough R&D in the medical sector of UAE.
Accepting the Honorary Doctorate Degree in D. Lit, HE Raja Al Gurg thanked Amity University for honoring her and acknowledging her contribution to various sectors in UAE. She expressed, “Medical Research has created the need for trained professionals and a promise of countless opportunities for thousands of young researchers and medical technologists. The infrastructure including healthcare facilities, medical professionals, technological equipment for patient care and diagnostics are available in most of the leading cities in India. India offers a research infrastructure at par with other developing and developed sectors around the world. Research has become an essential component of Health industry and is a cornerstone of Al Jalila Foundation’s activities.”
Highlighting the need and importance of women empowerment, HE stressed, “empowering women to participate fully across all sectors is essential for building stronger economies, achieving internationally agreed goals for development and sustainability and improving the quality of life within communities, An empowered women is the best catalyst to promote sustainable future.” She shared that women, today in UAE, are receiving full support and account for 22.5% of the Federal National Council.
Sharing her views on the importance of education and Research, she said, “The importance of education and research for economic and social development cannot be understated. The children should be educated to empower them. Innovation should be driven through Research. From supporting young mothers to pursue their post –graduate education in medicine, to providing training and support for parents of children with special needs; Al Jalila Foundation is taking great strides to create a healthier and better world by discovering innovative solutions to address medical challenges of the future”
She remarked that Al Jalila Foundation is looking for close synergies with like minded research institutions and organizations such as Amity University in a quest to provide a new catalyst for complimenting efforts aimed at building a healthy society.
HE Raja Al Gurg was accompanied by her daughter, sister and other family members who shared memorable moments with her after the conferring of Honorary Doctorate Degree.