Dubai Courts Delegation Visits Dubai Health to Explore Its Role as the First Integrated Academic Health System in the Emirate
A high-level delegation from Dubai Courts visited Dubai Health to gain insights into Dubai’s first integrated academic health system and discuss opportunities for cooperation.
Led by H.E. Professor Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director General of Dubai Courts, the delegation included senior officials from Dubai Courts. They were warmly received by Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health and President of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), along with other senior representatives in Dubai Health.
The visit, held at MBRU, featured a briefing about the evolution of Dubai’s healthcare sector from 1970 to the establishment of Dubai Health. The delegation also toured several research centers and attended part of MBRU’s Cancer Research Conference.
Commenting on the visit, H.E. Professor Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi said: “Our visit to Dubai Health offered valuable insights into how Dubai Health is advancing healthcare, enriching medical education, and developing specialized medical professionals. At Dubai Courts, we firmly believe in collaborating with institutions to promote sustainable development across all sectors, ultimately improving the quality of community services and enhancing well-being.”
“The strategic partnership between government and academic entities is critical to achieving Dubai’s developmental goals. This visit reinforces our commitment to working with organizations that benefit our communities. We are confident that such efforts will enhance Dubai’s status as a global hub for innovation, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with Dubai Health and other key stakeholders.”
Dr. Amer Sharif said, “We were honored to welcome H.E. Dr. Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi and the delegation from Dubai Courts. We thank them for their visit, which underscores the importance of collaboration between Dubai Health and various government entities. This visit provided an opportunity to showcase Dubai Health’s journey as an integrated academic health system. By working collaboratively across sectors, we aim to achieve shared goals that benefit the community and enhance the quality of life in Dubai, ultimately upholding our ‘Patient First’ promise.
Dubai Health strengthens strategic partnership with Children’s National Hospital, USA, elevating pediatric care
Dubai Health announced a strategic partnership between Al Jalila Children’s Hospital and the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., aiming to bring about a significant shift in pediatric healthcare.
The announcement follows a series of mutual visits. In the latest such visit, Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health, led a delegation to the headquarters of Children’s National Hospital. The visit included a tour of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and the Children’s National Research Institute, during which both sides discussed ways to further strengthen their strategic collaboration.
Partnership of 8 years
For over eight years, the partnership has focused on technology, specialized pediatric training, and improving healthcare quality for children. The expanded collaboration will now include several key areas, such as advanced systems development, data management, and increased access to pediatric care through innovations such as remote patient monitoring. Additionally, comprehensive and specialized training programs will be launched for healthcare professionals at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital. Starting next year, a cohort of medical professionals will receive advanced training, integrating best practices and innovative care models from Children’s National Hospital to further elevate pediatric care standards.
“Together, we are deepening our shared commitment to advancing pediatric healthcare,” said Michelle Riley-Brown, President and CEO of Children's National Hospital. “This collaboration is about more than just exchanging knowledge – it's about building sustainable, innovative solutions that will improve health outcomes for children, both in the UAE and globally. We want to ensure every child receives the highest quality of treatment, no matter where they live.”
Leadership’s support highlighted
Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health, said: “We are honored to visit the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, affiliated with the hospital, where the support of our wise leadership in fostering innovation and scientific research is evident both locally and internationally. I extend my deepest gratitude to the government of the UAE for providing us the opportunity to strengthen ties with the most prestigious health and scientific institutions in the world. This has opened new avenues for collaboration and created new opportunities for effective, impactful partnerships.
“Strengthening our partnership with Children’s National Hospital, one of the world’s leading pediatric institutions, underscores our commitment to advancing children’s health through our integrated academic health system. The collaboration aligns with the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and is aimed at building an efficient healthcare ecosystem that meets the highest global standards. It also reinforces Dubai’s position as a global leader in healthcare, medical education, and scientific research.
“We extend our gratitude to Children’s National Hospital for their invaluable collaboration in strengthening this partnership. Through this alliance, we aim to enhance children’s care with an evidence-based approach, aligning with Dubai Health’s core value of putting the patient first throughout the healthcare journey,” he added.
Dr. Mohammed Al Awadhi, Deputy CEO of Al Jalila Children’s Hospital and Latifa Hospital, added: “The strengthening of our partnership with Children’s National Hospital will continue our work to elevate the standard of care for children in Dubai and beyond. Specifically, it will enable us to enhance operational efficiency, particularly in pediatric subspecialties, ensuring the best possible care for every child.
“We will also work closely with the Children’s National Hospital on leadership training, quality improvement, intensive care practices, and other areas to enhance the efficiency of pediatric care at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital.”
In 2018, Al Jalila Children’s Hospital signed a health information technology (IT) agreement with Children's National Hospital. Leveraging its extensive expertise and resources, Children’s National Hospital served as a strategic advisor, helping Al Jalila Children’s Hospital expand its health IT capabilities to deliver the highest quality of care for children. Building on this collaboration, another agreement in 2022 focused on education and consulting services, resulting in Children’s National Hospital conducting specialized training for cardiac ICU nurses, significantly enhancing Al Jalila Children’s Hospital’s clinical capabilities.