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The Academy reflects Dubai Health’s firm belief that investing in the professional growth of its
staff is not only beneficial for individuals but also crucial for the overall strength of the
organisation. This commitment to lifelong learning is one of four missions that form part of the
academic health system’s innovative approach to elevate the standard of care and advance
health for humanity.

Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health and President of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of
Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), highlighted the importance of the Academy within
Dubai’s first integrated academic health system. He said, "The launch of the Dubai Health
Leadership Academy reflects the vision and directives of the Dubai Health Board, led by His
Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and supported by His Highness Sheikh
Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Board. This initiative is
designed to cultivate a sustainable and adaptable leadership framework in healthcare,
equipping it to tackle future challenges, while empowering national talents to assume impactful
leadership roles.

“At Dubai Health, we recognise that the strength of our healthcare system lies in the capabilities
of our people. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Leadership Academy, a
groundbreaking initiative dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders in healthcare. At
a time when our industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities, this academy
represents our commitment to advancing both the quality of care and the caliber of leadership.
As part of launching this academy, we are introducing its inaugural program, the Systems
Leadership Program, in collaboration with Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. We
are delighted to partner with Oxford Saïd, whose renowned expertise in leadership development
is helping us advance health for humanity.”

In a significant step towards advancing healthcare leadership, Dubai Health signed an
agreement with Oxford Saïd in April 2023 to launch the Systems Leadership Program (SLP), the
Academy's inaugural program. Co-designed with Oxford Saïd, the SLP will equip participants
with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to navigate complexity, foster innovation,
and cultivate a culture of excellence and safety within Dubai Health.

Dr. Eleanor Murray, Academic Director and Senior Fellow in Management Practice at Oxford
Saïd, stated, “As we inaugurate the Systems Leadership Programme, we hope to create a
cadre of leaders with the knowledge, skills and attitude to transform healthcare delivery for the
benefit of patients and serve the mission of the integrated academic health system.”

Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Deputy CEO and Chief Academic Officer of Dubai Health and
Provost of MBRU, commented, “At Dubai Health, our mission to integrate Care, Learning,
Discovery and Giving, aims to create an engine for innovation, connected for the patient and
delivered through a culture of collaboration across our integrated academic health system.
Grounded in our values, I believe that the Systems Leadership Program will create greater
alignment across our four missions and be pivotal in uniting us as one in the advancement of
health to new heights of patient-centric excellence.

"We are deeply appreciative of Oxford Saïd, for their invaluable partnership in bringing this
vision to life. Their expertise has been instrumental in ensuring that our leaders receive a world-
class learning experience tailored to the unique needs of our academic health system.”

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