Emirates Motorsports Organization Partners with Al Jalila Foundation for 2025 Season

In a landmark collaboration, the Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, has been named the official charity partner of the Emirates Motorsports Organization (EMSO) for the 2025 racing season. This partnership highlights EMSO's dedication to community upliftment and patient care through the unifying and transformative power of sports philanthropy.

Supporting the UAE National Sports Vision

This collaboration is closely aligned with the UAE National Sports Strategy 2031, unveiled by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The strategy emphasizes enhancing community well-being through the promotion of sports as a means of fostering health and unity.

Driving Healthcare Initiatives Through Motorsport

Throughout the 2025 season, EMSO will spearhead fundraising and awareness campaigns in support of Al Jalila Foundation’s mission to revolutionize healthcare through medical innovation. Fans, athletes, and sponsors will play a vital role in advancing healthcare initiatives that reflect Dubai Health’s ‘Patient First’ philosophy, ensuring that every contribution makes a tangible impact.

Dubai International Baja: A Motorsport Legacy

A cornerstone of EMSO’s annual racing calendar, the Dubai International Baja is a premier off-road motorsport event celebrating its 45th anniversary since its inception as the Dubai International Rally in 1979. Now in its eighth year under the Baja format, the event attracts elite competitors from across the globe, reinforcing its status as a world-class racing spectacle.

First for Charity Partnerships in Motorsport

For the first time, Al Jalila Foundation has joined the Dubai International Baja as the official charity partner. This groundbreaking partnership will fuel a series of awareness and fundraising initiatives throughout the 2025 racing season, amplifying the foundation's mission and impact.

Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation, expressed his gratitude: “We are honored to be EMSO’s charity partner of choice. EMSO is a leader in motorsports that shares our commitment to community impact. This partnership will showcase our patient care programs to the global motorsports community and bring vital support to life-transforming programs. Together, we aim to drive positive change and advance healthcare innovation.”

Mahir Badri, CEO of Emirates Motorsports Organization, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “Motorsports unite people through connection and inspiration. By joining forces with Al Jalila Foundation, we can channel this energy to support transformative healthcare programs. This partnership embodies our shared belief in the power of sport to drive meaningful change and social impact.”

Engaging with the Community

The partnership was formally launched at a signing ceremony held at Al Jalila Foundation. Following the event, EMSO CEO Mahir Badri, accompanied by international participants from the 2024 Dubai International Baja, visited Al Jalila Children’s Hospital. During their visit, they interacted with young patients, spreading joy and encouragement while gaining insights into the hospital’s pioneering pediatric care. Among the visitors was Emirati rider and world champion Mohammed Al Balooshi, who inspired children and their families with his presence.

Advancing Health and Humanity

Dubai Health’s overarching vision is to advance health for humanity through a holistic approach that integrates care, learning, discovery, and philanthropy. The Al Jalila Foundation plays a pivotal role in fulfilling this vision by transforming lives and shaping the future of healthcare through its Giving mission. This partnership with EMSO exemplifies how sports and philanthropy can unite to create a lasting positive impact.