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Press Release

Saudi German Hospital Aseer branch achieves new milestone with

prestigious ANCC Magnet ® Designation

Saudi Arabia, 26 January 2025- Saudi German Hospital (SGH) Aseer has earned the prestigious
Magnet® Designation, a distinguished recognition for nursing excellence awarded by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This accolade positions SGH Aseer as the first hospital in the
Southern Region of Saudi Arabia to achieve this esteemed honor.

Furthermore, it showcases SGH’s unwavering dedication to delivering world-class patient care, by
embracing innovative practices, professional development, research, staff engagement and quality
outcomes in nursing practice. The Magnet ® designation is awarded to only 9.8% of hospitals in the

U.S., with 16 international hospitals recognized and just 5 in Saudi Arabia. This positioning
establishes SGH Aseer as a regional leader in nursing excellence.

Makarem Sobhi Batterjee, Vice Chairman of Saudi German Health, commented: “Saudi German
Hospital Aseer sets a new benchmark for nursing practice in the region by receiving the prestigious
Magnet Recognition. This accomplishment is a true reflection of our team’s unwavering commitment
to elevating care standards and promoting innovation, thereby advancing healthcare services in the
region and beyond.”

Dr. Ahmed Shebl, Group CEO of Saudi German Health, stated: “The Magnet Recognition
represents a significant milestone in our mission to transform healthcare by providing exceptional
patient care and fostering innovation. This recognition reflects our dedication to continuous

improvement, enhancing quality care, and shaping healthcare outcomes that positively impact the
communities we serve, thereby ensuring the best patient experience.”

Iman El Kouwatly, Group Chief Nursing Officer at Saudi German Health, said: “Magnet
Recognition is the highest credential a healthcare organization can achieve, and we are thrilled to
earn this prestigious honor. This accomplishment reflects our team’s steadfast commitment to
excellence in health care under the leadership of Mr. Ramzi Mouawad, CNO of SGH Aseer. We are
proud to be recognized among the elite hospitals worldwide that have received this gold standard for

nursing excellence."

To celebrate this remarkable achievement, SGH Aseer recently hosted a special event at the hospital’s

auditorium, where approximately 300 attendees from the hospital staff, families, and patients gathered
to honour this milestone.

The Magnet Recognition is a milestone in Saudi German Health’s transformational journey,
reinforcing the organisation’s steadfast dedication to improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing
patient-centred care and patient experience. Saudi German Health has long been at the forefront of
healthcare innovation, continually striving to ensure top-tier clinical outcomes and exceptional patient
satisfaction.

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