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Sustainability Reports

Dubai Medical University’s reporting against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — the teaching, research, partnerships and community work behind each Goal.

By year: 2025 · 2024

Reports (34)

• SDG 01 – No Poverty 2025
  SDG 01

  In 2025 DMU worked against poverty through food and clothing drives for labourers, orphans and families in Gaza, free health screening for people of determination, and AED 7.8 million of scholarships and discounts that keep a health-professions degree within reach.

• SDG 02 – Zero Hunger 2025
  SDG 02

  DMU addressed hunger in 2025 through food packing for labour camps and for Gaza, nutrition education in schools and the community, and research on diet, functional foods and the value of medical nutrition.

• SDG 03 – Good Health and Well-being 2025
  SDG 03

  Health is DMU's mission. In 2025 its students ran more than 60 community events — screening, awareness and first aid in schools, malls, hospitals and clubs — and its researchers published 159 Scopus-indexed papers.

• SDG 04 – Quality Education 2025
  SDG 04

  DMU grew to 828 students in 2025/26, launched a Master's in Health Professions Education, began UK QAA institutional accreditation and opened its training to the wider profession through CPD, preceptor programmes and free school outreach.

• SDG 05 – Gender Equality 2025
  SDG 05

  Founded to educate women in medicine and pharmacy, DMU enrolled 825 women among its 828 students in 2025/26. Its 2025 work for women included a student Women's Health & Empowerment Club, women's health campaigns in schools and full scholarships for Emirati women.

• SDG 06 – Clean Water and Sanitation 2025
  SDG 06

  DMU provides free filtered drinking water across campus and has made reducing water use one of its five sustainability goals. In 2025 its students taught hand hygiene in schools and proposed a national solution to pharmaceutical waste in water.

• SDG 07 – Affordable and Clean Energy 2025
  SDG 07

  Reducing energy use is one of DMU's five sustainability goals. In 2025 DMU taught energy and climate literacy through its sustainability courses and published research on energy-efficient LED lighting for food production.

• SDG 08 – Decent Work and Economic Growth 2025
  SDG 08

  DMU prepares graduates for licensed employment and supports Emiratisation in health. In 2025 it signed an agreement with Nafis, ran licensing and career sessions, and placed students in training with hospitals, industry and government.

• SDG 09 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2025
  SDG 09

  In 2025 DMU opened a sterile compounding laboratory, set up the UAE's first Department of Integrative Medicine, registered 82 research projects and saw its students win national innovation prizes for AI health apps.

• SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities 2025
  SDG 10

  DMU's 828 students come from 55 countries. In 2025 it extended scholarships to 386 students, adapted its campus for students of determination and took its health students to people of determination, older people and orphans.

• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities 2025
  SDG 11

  DMU offers on-campus housing, shared transport, green space and public access to its hospital and events. In 2025 its students trained as national emergency volunteers and joined Dubai's community fitness and heritage events.

• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production 2025
  SDG 12

  DMU teaches responsible use of medicines and materials. In 2025 its pharmacy students ran Green February on safe medicine disposal, reached the national Pitch@Gov finals with a pharmaceutical-waste solution, and its researchers published on eco-friendly medicines.

• SDG 13 – Climate Action 2025
  SDG 13

  DMU launched its sustainability programme with a tree-planting event in June 2025, teaches climate and environmental health in three courses, and trains students to respond to heat and emergencies.

• SDG 15 – Life on Land 2025
  SDG 15

  Through its “Plant a Ghaf” project with Goumbook, DMU plants native trees that need little water; in 2025 it launched its sustainability programme with a native-seedling planting and used its greenhouse for plant-based teaching.

• SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2025
  SDG 16

  In 2025 DMU put its policies online for anyone to read, began UK QAA accreditation, held open Student Council elections (32 candidates for 13 seats) and adopted an AI Usage policy and AI governance framework.

• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals 2025
  SDG 17

  QA Hub records 71 partnership agreements in force for DMU in 2025, 19 of them signed that year — among them AIIMS New Delhi, University College Dublin, Virginia Commonwealth University, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Nafis.

• Sustainability Education and Literacy 2025
  Across the Goals

  DMU teaches sustainability in three credit-bearing courses across Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing, and in 2025 its students carried that learning into schools, pharmacies and national competitions.

• SDG 01 – No Poverty 2024
  SDG 01

  DMU contributes to SDG 1 by engaging students and faculty in outreach that reduces vulnerability, improves access to basic health information and services for underserved groups, and builds community solidarity. Community outreach to vulnerable groups Inclusive health education for students with hearing impairment ( Link ) DMU volunteers delivered the Sehat Watan “Silent Echoes of Wellness” sessio

• SDG 02 – Zero Hunger 2024
  SDG 02

  Dubai Medical University (DMU) advances SDG 2 by improving nutrition literacy and access to healthy living through community outreach, student volunteering, and clinic-based education across its colleges. Nutrition education for inclusion ( Link ) DMCG’s Community Engagement Unit delivered sign-language-supported sessions on healthy eating habits for learners at Al Amal School for the Deaf, making

• SDG 03 – Good Health and Well-being 2024
  SDG 03

  Dubai Medical University (DMU) advanced SDG 3 through community prevention campaigns, inclusive health education, and capacity-building for the future health workforce. Activities spanned non-communicable disease (NCD) screening, women’s health, neurological health, substance-use awareness, and emergency readiness—delivered with strong student involvement and clinical partners. Breast Cancer Aware

• SDG 04 – Quality Education 2024
  SDG 04

  Dubai Medical University (DMU) is committed to ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all . The university advances the goals of SDG 4 through public engagement, educational outreach, professional development programs, and community health awareness initiatives . Policy: https://qa.dmu.ae/policies/f.1--%C2%A0learning-resource-center-(lr

• SDG 05 – Gender Equality 2024
  SDG 05

  Dubai Medical University embodies the spirit of SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by providing women with equitable access to quality higher education in medicine, pharmacy, and health sciences. In a world where women remain underrepresented in healthcare leadership roles, these institutions serve as dedicated platforms for female empowerment, equipping young women with the knowledge, skills, and confidence

• SDG 06 – Clean Water and Sanitation 2024
  SDG 06

  Dubai Medical University (DMU) is committed to promoting sustainable water and sanitation practices across its campus, ensuring the health and well-being of students, staff, and the wider community. Safe and clean drinking water: DMU provides easily accessible potable water throughout the campus, including filtered water stations that offer free, safe drinking water to all students, faculty, and s

• SDG 07 – Affordable and Clean Energy 2024
  SDG 07

  🌿 Empowering a Sustainable Future DMU continues to embed environmental responsibility within its culture of healthcare education. Students and faculty actively engage in national sustainability campaigns and innovation programs that bridge medical science with environmental stewardship, reflecting the University’s holistic approach to linking health, community well-being, and sustainable developme

• SDG 08 – Decent Work and Economic Growth 2024
  SDG 08

  Gender Pay Equity and Inclusive Employment Practices at DMU The comparative analysis of average annual faculty and administrative salaries by gender highlights Dubai Medical University’s commitment to fair employment, equal pay, and inclusive growth, in line with SDG 8.5 – “Achieve equal pay for work of equal value.” Across both academic and administrative hierarchies from Teaching Assistants and

• SDG 09 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2024
  SDG 09

  Infrastructure and Innovation Investments Dubai Medical University (DMU) supports SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure by promoting innovation, research, and technological advancement in healthcare education. The university’s modern facilities — including its Simulation Center, research laboratories, and digital learning systems — provide students and faculty with an environment that fo

• SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities 2024
  SDG 10

  Dubai Medical University (DMU) is dedicated to continuously enhancing its contribution toward achieving SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities . The University actively pursues initiatives that promote inclusion, equity, and accessibility for all. DMU has made consistent progress in this area through a range of targeted initiatives and programs, some of which include the following: · Scholarships for DMU s

• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities 2024
  SDG 11

  Dubai Medical University (DMU), a leading institution in healthcare education, recognizes its vital role in promoting sustainable urban development and strengthening community resilience. The university is committed to creating an inclusive, green, and accessible campus that supports the well-being of its students and staff while making a positive impact on the broader community. This report highl

• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production 2024
  SDG 12

  🌍 Sustainability Through Action DMU’s commitment to SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production is visible through its policies, learning activities, and community partnerships that encourage the efficient use of resources, ethical sourcing, and responsible waste management. In December 2023, students participated in the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) initiative “For Our Emirates We Plant

• SDG 13 – Climate Action 2024
  SDG 13

  Initiative: Growing Together – A Green Initiative Date: 26 November 2024 As part of the Growing Together – A Green Initiative, the Community Engagement Unit, First-Year Medical Students, and the Dubai Club for People of Determination collaborated in a tree-planting activity aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and community engagement. Through this initiative, participants worked togeth

• SDG 15 – Life on Land 2024
  SDG 15

  In support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land, Dubai Medical University (DMU) has undertaken activities to promote environmental conservation, biodiversity awareness, and sustainability education. A key initiative in 2023 was DMU’s participation in the "For Emirates We Plant" campaign, organized by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG). As part of this nationwide

• SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2024
  SDG 16

  1. Introduction At DMU, our commitment to peace, justice, and strong institutions is reflected in our governance systems, student engagement frameworks, ethical leadership, and community‑centred practices. SDG 16 promotes peaceful and inclusive societies, access to justice for all, and effective, accountable institutions—values which are embedded in DMU’s structure and operations. 2. Institutional

• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals 2024
  SDG 17

  1. Introduction Dubai Medical University (DMU) affirms its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by actively fostering multi-sectoral and international collaborations across academia, healthcare, research, and governance. These partnerships serve as foundational platforms for innovation, knowledge sharing, and community impact, aligned with the university’s mis

• Sustainability Education and Literacy 2024
  Across the Goals

  Sustainability Education Introduction DMU is committed to integrating sustainability into higher education through structured academic offerings that equip students with the skills and awareness needed to address complex global challenges. DMU provides dedicated courses that specifically focus on sustainability and its applications within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. These courses are