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7/3/25, 10:58 AM Saudi German Hospital Jeddah Becomes the First and Only Hospital Outside the USA to Earn Magnet Recognition with Distinction …
healthcare can achieve. This honor affirms that we are not only delivering care, but
transforming lives through innovation, leadership, and patient-centered excellence.”

Ms. Iman El Kouwatly, Group Chief Nursing Officer, shared: “For our nurses, this recognition
is deeply personal. Being recognized with Distinction validates the heart, skill, and
excellence they bring to every patient encounter. Under the leadership of Eng. Ahmed El
Banna, CEO of SGH Jeddah, and Ms. Hadia Al Tabsh, CNO of SGH Jeddah, our nursing team
lives our philosophy of “caring like family” giving their best every day to make a meaningful
difference.”

The Magnet Recognition Program is the gold standard for nursing excellence globally, with
Magnet hospitals consistently delivering superior patient outcomes, higher satisfaction, and
increased staff engagement.

With this achievement, Saudi German Hospital Jeddah joins SGH Aseer and SGH Riyadh as
part of a select group of Magnet-designated institutions within Saudi German Health,
reinforcing the group’s leadership in quality care and its commitment to “Caring like family”:
combining innovation with heart, for every patient, every time.

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