Arab Hospitals Federation Honours Healthcare Excellence Role Models at its Seventh Edition in Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the Arab Hospitals Federation organised the seventh edition of the Gold Initiative Certificate for the third consecutive year at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers.
This event, held under the theme "Role Model in Healthcare Excellence", brought together prominent Arab healthcare figures, decision-makers, experts, and representatives from healthcare institutions and authorities.
Notable Highlights:
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Strong Emirati Presence: The UAE accounted for the largest share of participating organisations, ranking first among participating countries in the number of winning and honoured healthcare institutions.
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Progress in Healthcare: This achievement reflects the progress of the UAE healthcare system and the commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, and enhanced patient experience.
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Address by Sheikh Nahayan: In a recorded address, Sheikh Nahayan expressed his delight in participating in the event, welcoming attendees to Abu Dhabi and the UAE, and highlighting the celebration of excellence in Arab healthcare.
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Partnerships: He welcomed the initiative’s partners, including The Beryl Institute, HIMSS, and the World Council for Medical Tourism, acknowledging their role in connecting Arab healthcare excellence with international best practices.
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Support: Special mention was made of PureHealth for their third consecutive year of supporting the initiative.
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UAE’s Focus on Healthcare: Sheikh Nahayan emphasised the UAE’s commitment to healthcare as a fundamental pillar of human development, citing the substantial investments made under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
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True Measures of Success: He affirmed that the Gold Initiative Certificate recognises healthcare as a human undertaking, where clinical judgment, nursing care, patient dignity, and institutional culture are key indicators of success.
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Honours: Sheikh Nahayan expressed pride in the UAE institutions honoured, alongside distinguished healthcare organisations from across the Arab world.
