Families celebrate New Year with bundles of joy

The momentous start of the New Year was a joyful moment for families welcoming newborns.

Abu Dhabi’s Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children, part of the M42 group, celebrated the start of 2025 along with elated parents by helping to bring 3 newborns – 1 girl and 3 boys – into the world.

The first to make their entry in 2025 was an eagerly awaited boy, named Zakai Jasiah, to the Dagandan family from the Philippines. Arriving at 12:08am and weighing 3.29kg, he heralded not only the start of a new year but also added to the joyous spirit across the hospital. The father Samarth Dagadan shared, “We couldn’t have had a more perfect start to the new year. Everyone at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children has been very supportive, and it has been an incredible experience.”

Dr. Summia Zaher, Chief Executive Officer of Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children, said, “As Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children prepares for another year, we are delighted to have been able to welcome our New Year babies. These newborns bring joy to both families and staff, and we are privileged to be part of their journey.”

She continued, “Our incredible team of obstetricians, paediatricians, neonatologists, midwives and nurses ensure that our new mothers and their precious newborns have world-class support along with compassion and holistic care.”

The festive celebrations continued with the birth of a second baby, a girl from the Ahmad family, weighing 2.79kg. The father, Gulrukh, shared, “We are thrilled to welcome this addition to our family. We are excited that 2025 has already blessed us so abundantly and look forward to our happy family life.”

The third newborn of the day, a healthy boy, joined the world at 3:47am, weighing 3.07kg. The parents, from the Saeed family said, “We couldn’t have had a better New Year’s gift. I would like to thank all the hospital staff for their expert help and valuable advice. The entire process went smoothly.”

The joy of the New Year continued with the birth of the fourth baby, a baby boy, delivered at 5:31am and weighing 1.72kg. The Sulaiman family expressed their delight, saying, "Welcoming our son on such a special day is a blessing beyond words. We are immensely grateful to the hospital staff for their unwavering care and dedication, making this moment truly unforgettable."

Adding to the heartwarming occasion, Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children handed out flowers and chocolates, along with heartfelt wishes, to patients, families and children throughout the hospital, spreading festive cheer.