Operation Smile UAE

Every smile begins with compassion — and shared learning. 💙 Operation Smile UAE volunteers work side by side through peer-to-peer mentorship, building skills and strengthening local healthcare capacity. Together, we’re transforming lives in the UAE. 🌟

Our 18th short-term surgical program in Abu Dhabi was made possible thanks to the power of partnership. 💙 Huge thanks to @HealthpointUAE Staff, @DoHSocial , @InspireBrands & #SSPEEME for helping our volunteers deliver safe cleft surgeries and care to our patients.

Operation Smile UAE completed its 18th short-term surgical program at Healthpoint, Abu Dhabi! 💙 ✅ 68 patients screened ✅ 22 cleft surgeries ✅ Comprehensive dental & speech care ✅ 25 new volunteers trained Despite challenges, teamwork made smiles possible.

A big thank-you to all school leaders who joined our recent #OperationSmileUAE Principals Meeting! 💙 Thank you to Nour (ADEK) & Abdulla (DCD) for clarifying procedures. Schools submit activity plans via ADEK & upload the Operation Smile UAE agreement — no TAMM permit needed!

👩‍🏫 Abu Dhabi school leaders – share your thoughts! Ahead of our School Leaders Meeting (15 Jan 2026, 4PM @ KBZA School), comment your questions below 💬 What do you want to know about forming clubs, fundraisers, or awareness activities with #OperationSmileUAE? 💙 #ADEK #DCD

We’re proud to welcome ADEK representatives to our School Leaders Meeting on 15 Jan 2026, 4PM, at KBZA School, Abu Dhabi 💙 Thanks to Mr. Mohsen AlHamed, Ms. Noor Altamimi & Ms. Klaithem Alneyadi for joining to answer questions on clubs, fundraising & empathy-building.

📣 School leaders in Abu Dhabi — join us on 15 Jan 2026, 4 PM at KBZA School! In coordination with ADEK & DCD, Operation Smile UAE invites you to learn how your school can support cleft care through fundraisers, clubs & student initiatives. 💙 forms.office.com/r/HJMswCfzD…

📣 Calling all school leaders in Abu Dhabi! Join @OpSmileUAE at KBZA School on 15 Jan 2026, 4 PM, for a meeting with ADEK & DCD to explore how your school can support children born with cleft conditions through clubs, fundraisers, and advocacy. 💙 #EducationUAE #CreatingSmiles

Happy New Year from 💙 @OpSmileUAE! 2025 was filled with missions, trainings & events — from Abu Dhabi to Morocco, Madagascar & beyond! 🌍 Thank you to everyone who helped us create smiles and transform lives. Here’s to more compassion & care in 2026! ✨ #HappyNewYear

Calling all medical professionals! 💙 Operation Smile UAE is recruiting volunteer surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, dentists, pediatricians, speech therapists & psychosocial providers. Be part of our mission to deliver safe cleft care worldwide 🌍

If your child — or someone you know — is a UAE resident with a cleft lip or cleft palate, Operation Smile UAE can help 💙 📩 Request the Initial Patient Info Form: [email protected] or WhatsApp 📲 +971 50 595 5208 #OperationSmileUAE #CleftCare #CreatingSmiles

📣 Calling all school leaders! Join Operation Smile UAE’s Principals & Academic Leaders Meeting on 15 Jan 2026, 4 PM, at KBZA School, Abu Dhabi. Together, let’s empower students to lead change and make a lasting impact 💙 📝 Register now: shorturl.at/9kTCp

Our #ISLC2025 Align Technology Scholars, Gargi & Roxann, exemplify leadership and compassion! 💙 They completed 20 volunteer hours at Operation Smile UAE, joined #MENASC2025 in Abu Dhabi, and continue empowering youth for equitable healthcare. 🌍✨ #YouthLeadership

♻️ Turning film waste into smiles! 💙 Through the new #BottlesForSmiles initiative with ASK Consultancy and SAHEM UAE, recycled bottles from film sets help fund free cleft surgeries with @OpSmileUAE 🌍✨ entrepreneur.com/en-ae/growt… #SustainabilityUAE #HealthEquity #CreatingSmiles

🎄 This Christmas, give the gift of comfort 💙 In Feb, Operation Smile will provide life-changing cleft surgery for 50 patients in Cairo 🇪🇬 Your 30 AED donation gives a child a teddy bear — comfort for their journey to a new smile 🐻✨ 💝 Donate: yallagive.com/en/campaign/Ch…

🎄 Wishing our supporters ,  volunteers  and patient families a Merry Christmas — Nubian style! 🎅 Our Operation Smile UAE team celebrates the season in honor of the last surgical program of the year in Aswan. 💙 🎁 Office closed 24–26 Dec

🎄 Thank you @AWN_AbuDhabi for welcoming #OperationSmileUAE to your Annual Christmas Event (11 Dec)! Guests shared the #GiftOfSmiles  purchasing teddy bears — some for themselves, others donated with personal notes for children after surgery. 💙

🎄 The festive spirit was in full bloom at Shangri‑La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (10 Dec)! Santa Claus joined our Operation Smile UAE patients — guests of honor — for a night of laughter, music & memorable moments. 💙

💙 With @Mubadala’s support, Operation Smile Egypt’s surgical & dental program in Aswan (Dec 4–12 2025) transformed lives: 🩺 140 patients screened ✨ 74 surgeries completed 😁 529 dental treatments 4 Mubadala volunteers joined🌍

💙 5 #OperationSmileUAE volunteers joined the Short‑Term Surgical Program in Aswan, Egypt (Dec 4–12, 2025) — sharing skills, mentoring peers, & supporting cleft surgery and recovery. Together, we’re strengthening local healthcare systems. 🌍 #CreatingSmiles #GlobalHealth