๐ Nurses Day Celebrations Begin with Big Surprises in the UAE
In celebration of International Nurses Day, observed every year on May 12, UAE healthcare giant Burjeel Holdings surprised 10 of its top-performing nurses with brand-new Toyota RAV4 SUVs.
The move marks a powerful gesture of appreciation towards nurses who continue to serve as the backbone of the healthcare system.
๐ Honouring Nurses with the 'Driving Force Award'
The special recognition, dubbed the Driving Force Award, was presented at an emotional event where nurses from Burjeel hospitals and medical centres gathered.
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๐ Each nurse received a Toyota RAV4
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๐ฅ Recognised for exceptional service across facilities
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๐ Keys were handed over by Group CEO John Sunil and Co-CEO Safeer Ahamed
“True nursing excellence lives in the hands that comfort and the hearts that bring hope. This is our way of saying thank you,” said John Sunil, Group CEO.
๐ฌ Nurses React to the Surprise
๐ Mei Alegre, a Filipino Nurse Manager, said:
“I never imagined this. I love my job, and to be appreciated like this—it’s overwhelming.”
๐ Nabil Mohamed Ikbal, also honoured, shared:
“We did CPR for 50 minutes and saved a life. That’s what nursing is. This moment feels unreal.”
๐ฐ More Rewards Coming for Nurses
Burjeel Holdings isn’t stopping here. As part of their Nurses Day celebrations, they’ve pledged to:
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๐ Honour 100 more nurses
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๐ธ Award them with cash prizes
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๐ Recognise exceptional care across all hospitals and centres
๐ธ A Heartwarming Event
An image from the event where nurses were recognised for their service.
โค๏ธ Why It Matters
In a world where nurses often go unnoticed, this initiative sets a powerful example of gratitude and respect. As the world prepares to mark Nurses Day 2025, this act from the UAE stands out as a beacon of recognition for frontline healthcare heroes.