Dr. Al Hashimi will be accountable for Dubai Healthcare City's operational management and quality, development of education, new businesses and customer relationship. She will also oversee resource allocation to drive consistent excellence throughout DHCC. Her close working relations with Dubai Healthcare City's partners at Harvard Medical International will further enhance DHCC's delivery of key value propositions.
Commenting on her appointment, Ahmad Sharaf, Senior Vice President of Tatweer for Energy and Healthcare said: "A core component of the clinical community's vision is to ensure proficient management to drive forward this distinctive project.
"Dr. Al Hashimi's strong execution skills, her proven ability to lead top performing teams and her track record of success will prove invaluable to the growth of DHCC. Her appointment as the new CEO is an important and exciting milestone for the region's leading healthcare facility."
Dr. Al-Hashimi first joined DHCC as Director of Education at Harvard Medical School Dubai Center Institute for Post Graduate Education and Research (HMSDC), responsible for the implementation and supervision of the institute's educational programmes. Her activities also focused on establishing organizational strategy, and educational plans for post-graduate training at DHCC and laying the foundations for clinical research programme.
Dr. Al-Hashimi said: "I feel honoured to be given the mandate to steer this prestigious project. With the support of our highly dedicated and talented management team, I am confident DHCC will deliver superior and reliable healthcare services to the entire UAE community and the region."
In addition to her extensive experience in the healthcare sector gained from the United States and the UAE, Dr. Al-Hashimi holds a doctorate in Public Health from the University of Texas, Houston.
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Dubai Healthcare City appoints new CEO
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 19 - 2006 at 14:23
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Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of Tatweer, has announced the appointment of UAE national Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to realize the strategic objectives of the world's first integrated healthcare free zone.
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About Dubai Healthcare CityDubai Healthcare City (DHCC) was launched in November 2002 to fill the gap between Europe and South East Asia by establishing a regional gateway for customers and patients to receive world-class healthcare and to enjoy first class medical and wellness services.
Dubai Healthcare City aims to establish a distinctive regional hub providing developed healthcare services, and advance health related educational programs and scientific research in the Middle East. DHCC seeks to acquire a number of authorities and international corporations specialized in providing healthcare, education, services and research, whilst positioning itself within Dubai, and mutually benefiting from the professional collaboration provided.
DHCC is made up of a core Academic Medical Centre (AMC) comprising Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre (HMSDC), Institute for Postgraduate Education and Medical research, a University Teaching Hospital (UTH) and the Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical research (DHFMR). Complementing the AMC, DHCC has Medical and Wellness Clusters of world-class private healthcare institutions. Some of the other renowned partners who have joined DHCC are Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, Harvard Medical International, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
About Tatweer
Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
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Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorSunday, November 19 - 2006 at 14:23 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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