His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Board of Directors for Dubai Health and Chancellor of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), chaired today the meeting of Dubai Health’s Board of Directors. The meeting emphasized the importance of global partnerships in supporting medical education and strengthening the healthcare sector.
During the meeting, held at MBRU, the board reviewed significant projects and achievements from the previous term, reaffirming Dubai Health’s commitment to elevating healthcare standards and innovation in line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33.
The meeting was attended by Her Excellency Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, His Excellency Abdulla Abdul Rahman Al Shaibani, Professor Sir Ian Andrew Greer, His Excellency Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Mohammed Hassan Al Shehhi, Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health, and Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali representing MBRU.
Decade of partnership between MBRU and QUB
The Board of Directors for Dubai Health also celebrated a decade of partnership between MBRU and Queen’s University Belfast (QUB). Established in 2015, the collaboration was built on a shared vision for advancing healthcare education and research.
Sheikh Ahmed praised this partnership, highlighting it as a model for international academic cooperation and demonstrating Dubai Health’s commitment to positioning Dubai as a global healthcare hub.
In recognition of this successful partnership, Sheikh Ahmed honored Professor Sir Ian Andrew Greer, Dubai Health Board Member and Chancellor of QUB, for his contributions to strengthening the collaboration between the two universities. He wished the university continued success in its future endeavors.
“Celebrating ten years of academic collaboration with QUB underscores our commitment to achieving the highest standards in medical education and research. This partnership has enhanced the capabilities of our healthcare professionals across various specialties, elevating the standard of patient care,” stated Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, chairperson of MBRU Council and Dubai Health Board Member.
Partnership advances scientific collaborations
For his part, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Board, commended the success of Dubai Health’s global partnerships, describing them as fundamental to the development of Dubai’s healthcare system. He also expressed his appreciation to Dubai Health teams for continuously improving the quality of services and emphasized the importance of academic and scientific collaborations to further develop Dubai’s healthcare system.
Meanwhile, Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, chief academic officer at Dubai Health and Provost of MBRU, highlighted the tangible impact of the collaboration, stating: “Over the past decade, this partnership has led to the accreditation of several undergraduate medical programs, sending numerous students on scholarships for advanced studies and training.”
The partnership also led to the establishment of the Hind Bint Maktoum College of Nursing and Midwifery and contributed to joint research initiatives and the development of MBRU’s Biomedical Research Center.
