Noor Dubai website comes into being
DUBAI: Noor Dubai Foundation launched their official website on Monday. The website provides a medium for the Foundation to increase awareness about eye health nationally, regionally and internationally. The portal will also help raise support for eye health programmes especially in countries of need.
Humaid Al Qutami, Director-general of the Dubai Health Authority and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Noor Dubai Foundation said during the launch ceremony that the NGO has come a long way since its inception in 2008 and has benefited more that 27 million people. “We are proud of our journey. The website will highlight our programmes and further help strengthen our network and partnership opportunities so that we can continue to provide eye-care and the git-of-sight to those in countries of need.” Al Qutami thanked His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates for their patronage and support of humanitarian and philanthropic initiatives.
The new website is designed in compliance with Smart Websites Excellence Model (V4.1) of Smart Dubai Government, which ensures a secure interface for end users and a responsive design framework, which can be viewed optimally on any device or browser –be it desktop, tablet or mobile. The website will also provide font size increase or decrease option to read, making it more user friendly for people with low vision.
The website will provide a user-friendly platform for users to access information on Noor Dubai’s national and international programmes, shedding light on the Foundation’s vision, strategic initiatives, and latest campaigns and events. The website will also provide information on the Foundation’s contribution towards sustainable development in the field of eye care and on the latest developments in this space.
During the launch ceremony, Al Qutami felicitated Wesam Lootah, CEO of Smart Dubai Government Establishment, employees from Smart Dubai and DHA for their role in the development of the website.