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DUBAI HEALTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
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Dubai Health launched the Dubai Health Leadership Academy, a unique transformative initiative dedicated to creating a sustainable pipeline of
leadership talent in healthcare. The Academy aims to foster a collaborative culture of leadership at all levels in Dubai’s academic health system
and promote efficient operations to deliver its ultimate goal of ensuring a high standard of care for patients and their families.
The Dubai Health Leadership Academy launch event, held at the Etihad Museum, was attended by a distinguished gathering of delegates and
healthcare professionals, including His ExcellencyAwadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director General of Dubai Health Authority; His Excellency Abdullah
Ali bin Zayed Al-Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department; Her ExcellencyAisha Abdulla Miran, Director
General of Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA);Adel Ahmad Al Redha,Deputy President and Chief Operations Officer of
Emirates Airline; and Walid Saeed Al Awadhi, Board Member of Dubai Health.

Dubai Health Leadership Academy

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), commented on the importance of the Academy within Dubai’s first integrated academic health system:”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.”

The Systems Leadership Program, co-designed with Saïd Business School

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