DUBAI, 8th December, 2019 (WAM) -- In line with its commitment towards humanitarian activities, and to meet the objectives of Article 9 of the 50-Year-Charter launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, in cooperation with the Dubai Health Authority, has announced the completion of nearly 17 percent of the Zayed Dialysis Centre project.

The centre, located in the Al Twar 3 area of Dubai, is set to be finished in September 2020. All of the equipment for the administrative offices have been acquired, in addition to the completion of the substructure. Meanwhile, isolation of the concrete ground water tank, backfilling works, and pouring of the ground floor columns and basement ceiling are now underway.

An AED36.818 million contract to build the Zayed Dialysis Centre was announced earlier this year. The design and construction of the centre are expected to be completed within 18 months, from the date of signing the contract.

A dialysis unit will be built outside the hospital, which is a licenced medical facility that provides services to dialysis patients on a regular basis, in addition to dialysis training at home.

The opening of the Zayed Dialysis Centre will reaffirm Dubais standing as a major regional destination for medical tourism. It will also ensure that tourists, during short stays in the country, have access to treatment of the highest international standards.

Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2019.