Jordanian toddler heads to Dubai for $2.4m treatment funded by Sheikh Mohammed
Dubai: A 16-month-old Jordanian girl with spinal muscular atrophy left Amman for Dubai on Saturday to begin treatment funded in full by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Katia Abu Al Saud travelled with her mother, Nour Roudnahal, from Queen Alia International Airport and is due to receive treatment at Al Jalila…
A 16-month-old Jordanian girl named Katia Abu Al Saud is set to receive $2.4 million in treatment for spinal muscular atrophy in Dubai. The therapy, called Zolgensma, is provided at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital and will be fully funded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Katia's mother, Nour Roudnahal, posted a photo of the family at the airport, thanking the UAE leader for his support.
Katia's condition is rare and requires specialized care not available in Jordan, leading her family to seek help publicly on social media. The Dubai Media Office confirmed on August 20 that Sheikh Mohammed would cover the entire cost, providing Katia with renewed hope for a brighter future.
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