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Dubai Health has made significant progress in Emiratization in nursing over the past three years.
The number of Emirati nurses rose by 150 percent, from 48 in 2023 to 120 today. He added that the
total nursing workforce across all nationalities now exceeds 4,400, supporting higher standards of
safe and compassionate care in line with Dubai Health’s Patient First promise.
He added: “The directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive
Council of Dubai, to name the College of Nursing and Midwifery at MBRU after Her Highness
Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum has been a catalyst for inspiring Emiratis to join
the profession. It has boosted interest in nursing and reinforced Dubai Health’s efforts to attract
and prepare national talent.”

MBRU’s Hind Bint Maktoum College of Nursing and Midwifery offers a wide range of academic
programs, including master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and specialized certificates in
intensive, pediatric, cardiac, and emergency nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will
also be introduced in the near future.

Khalifa Baqer, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Health, said: "The appointment of 25 Emirati nurses
on the inaugural day of our participation in Ru’ya Careers UAE 2025 marks an important step in
empowering national talent in the healthcare sector. We believe that Emiratis are the cornerstone
of building a sustainable future in healthcare, and nursing remains a key pillar of patient care at
Dubai Health.”

He underlined that Dubai Health’s presence at the exhibition highlights career pathways and offers
direct employment opportunities within its integrated academic health system, reflecting a
sustained commitment to attracting and retaining Emirati talent across healthcare specialties.

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