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Parkin and Dubai Health Improve Parking Experience Through a Smart Parking Management System
21 Sep 2026
Parkin Company PJSC, Dubai’s largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services, has entered into an agreement with Dubai Health to implement a smart parking management system across Dubai Health facilities, aimed at providing patients and visitors with an easier and more seamless experience. The first phase of the system will be implemented at Rashid Hospital starting September 21, 2026.
Parkin will oversee the end-to-end management of parking operations, deploying advanced digital technologies and leveraging insights from on-ground operations to optimise parking and continuously improve the overall customer experience across Dubai Health facilities.
Patients will continue to receive free parking for the duration of their visit, including those receiving emergency care, attending consultations or laboratory appointments, accessing walk-in services, or undergoing ongoing treatment.
Patient visitors will receive up to three hours of free parking once per day upon providing patient details at the hospital reception. Two companions for admitted patients will have access to free parking for up to 24 hours, with extensions available as required.
People of Determination, senior citizens and pregnant women will continue to benefit from complimentary valet parking following eligibility verification. Hospital staff and authorised vehicles will be registered within the system to ensure seamless access.
Standard parking fees will apply to those not visiting Dubai Health facilities, with a 30-minute grace period per day to facilitate pick-ups and drop-offs.
Khalifa Baqer, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Health said, “At Dubai Health, every touchpoint of the patient journey matters, from the moment a patient arrives at our facilities to the moment they leave, in line with our Patient First promise. This collaboration reflects our commitment to listening to feedback from patients and visitors and continuously improving their experience, ensuring convenient parking through smart digital solutions for those we are privileged to serve.”
He added: “We thank Parkin for their collaboration and look forward to continuing our work together to better serve our patients and community.”
Commenting on the partnership, Eng. Osama Hashim Alsafi, Chief Operating Officer of Parkin, said: "Our partnership with Dubai Health reflects our shared commitment to enhancing the experience of patients and visitors through smarter, more efficient mobility solutions. Medical facilities require exceptional reliability and ease of access, and by deploying Parkin’s state-of-the-art parking management technology at Dubai Health facilities, we aim to reduce congestion, optimise space utilisation and enhance the arrival experience, while keeping patients at the centre of the service.”
For added convenience, optional services at the site will include valet parking, car wash services, and electric vehicle charging, supporting a more seamless experience for patients and visitors.
Bringing together 120 professionals, Dubai Health Launches Youth Council to Engage Young Emiratis in Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Dubai Health has launched the Dubai Health Youth Council, creating a platform for young Emirati professionals to share their perspectives, bring forward new ideas, support Dubai Health’s strategic priorities and play an active role in shaping the future of healthcare.
Marking the start of the Council’s work, Dubai Health brought together 120 young Emiratis for its first youth retreat, titled “The Ball is in Your Court”. The retreat gave participants from different areas and specialties across Dubai Health the opportunity to share their aspirations, and help shape the Council’s future agenda. Working together, participants explored opportunities to contribute to Dubai Health’s priorities and healthcare development.
Inspired by padel, a sport built around quick thinking, teamwork and responding to what comes your way, “The Ball is in Your Court” encouraged participants to take ownership of their ideas and consider how they could turn them into practical initiatives.
Empowering young Emirati talent
His Excellency Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health, said: “Our youth have an important role to play in shaping the future of healthcare. They are partners in decision-making and in driving development and innovation. The launch of the Dubai Health Youth Council reflects our commitment to empowering young Emirati talent, giving them the space to share their perspectives and turn ideas into action. Our first retreat brought this to life, bringing professionals from across our system to explore how they can contribute to Dubai Health’s priorities and the future of health”.
He added: “Guided by the words of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ‘Our youth are the secret to UAE's development,’ we look forward to seeing the Council grow into an incubator of creativity, fostering ideas, building leadership capabilities and encouraging collaboration to advance health for humanity”.
Nine Youth Council members
The inaugural Dubai Health Youth Council comprises nine young Emirati professionals representing different areas of Dubai Health’s integrated academic health system.
Their backgrounds span medicine, nursing, clinical administration, engineering, strategy, project management, institutional performance, philanthropy and partnerships, and design thinking. This diversity will bring different viewpoints to the Council’s work and encourage collaboration across Care, Learning, Discovery and Giving.
The Council is chaired by Mariyam Essa Alblooshi, Neurosurgery Resident, and includes Ahmad Marwan Al Zarooni, Senior Manager, Fundraising & Business Development at Al Jalila Foundation; Hamda Ghalib Almahri, Senior Project Manager at MBRU; Mohammed Maher Ahli, Project Manager in the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer; Maitha Ibrahim Bani Hammad, Engineer in the Project Management and Operations Office; Mohammad Fuad Bukhash, Project Coordinator at the Project Management Office; Mohammed Saleh Alabdouli, Cardiology Nurse; Khalifa Abdullah Al Muhairi, Dermatology Resident; and Maryam Mohammad Alhathboor, Project Coordinator at the Project Management Office.
Members were selected based on criteria including their academic backgrounds, contributions and initiatives within the workplace and community, leadership capabilities, ability to participate in constructive dialogue and work collaboratively, in addition to meeting the nomination requirements approved by the Federal Youth Authority.
Established in alignment with the Federal Youth Authority’s vision to enable young Emiratis to serve their nation and shape the future, the Council will create opportunities to engage with leadership and contribute to impactful initiatives.