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9/11/24, 10:37 AM Dubai Health Leadership Academy launched to build sustainable 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 Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of Dubai Health Authority;

Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of the Dubai Government

Human Resources Department; Aisha 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.

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.

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