Wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, will support the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai in setting up its computer and physiology labs.

The company recently signed an agreement with MBRU in this regard and the project will be part of a number of initiatives the group has launched to celebrate the UAE’s Year of Zayed.

The agreement falls within wasl’s corporate responsibility programme, which features many initiatives that support different segments of society, especially the education sector in Dubai.

Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, CEO of wasl Asset Management Group, said: "This year, we have launched a number of initiatives developed specifically to join the UAE community in commemorating our Founding Father's values and achievements, including our agreement with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. We are proud of our partnership with the education sector in Dubai, and we’re happy to support schools and higher education institutions, which earned us the ‘Dubai Endowment Sign’ for our continued contributions to the sector.”

He added: "MBRU contributes to the provision of qualified medical personnel from the UAE and the world, with more than 22 nationalities represented in the student body. wasl’s support aids the university in fulfilling its academic mission and through the advanced labs students will be equipped with the competencies and skills that qualify them to work and excel in the medical sector.”

Dr Amer Sharif, MBRU’s vice chancellor, said: “We thank wasl Asset Management Group for their contribution towards the new laboratories that will promote research and innovation. “

The new computer lab is equipped with displays, wall screens and 70 computers for the medical students to use. Additionally, the physiology laboratory is used by students, researchers and faculty members to carry out research and specialized studies supported by the latest methods and equipment, as well as by experienced faculty. - TradeArabia News Service