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  • Medcare Royal Hospital launched today in Al Qusais, Dubai

    Medcare Royal Hospital launched today in Al Qusais, Dubai

    HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Inaugurates Medcares Flagship Royal Speciality Hospital in Dubai

    Introducing a Unique Multi-Sensory Healing Experience, Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital has been dedicated to citizens of the world. 

    Dubai(News Desk)::His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum inaugurated the Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital in Al Qusais today. He was joined by Ms. Alisha Moopen, Managing Director, and Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare GCC; Dr. Shanila Laiju, Group CEO of Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres; and esteemed dignitaries from the government, ministries, health authorities, VIPs, and staff from the healthcare group.
    Spanning 335,000 square feet, this modern tertiary care hospital aims to serve the healthcare needs of both local and international patients, aligning with Medcares commitment to UAE’s Vision 2031, which aspires to position the country among the top 10 globally for quality healthcare.
    HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum commented, “Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the healthcare sector has made tremendous progress over the last few decades, driven by his vision for Dubai to have one of the best healthcare sectors in the world.
    With world-class healthcare institutions bringing global talent and expertise to serve the evolving needs of the regional population, we are glad to present Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital to the citizens of the world.”
    Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, added, “With the evolving demographics in the UAE, there is an increasing demand for specialized and personalized care among the affluent population. The strategic location, offering easy connectivity to the MENA region and Africa for over a billion people, is making Dubai an emerging destination for medical tourism. The new Medcare Royal Hospital, situated close to Dubai International Airport and premium residential communities, will help meet this growing demand. We will soon establish five Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, and Nephrology which will go a long way to offer the most advanced world-class care and access to our best doctors.

    Ms. Alisha Moopen, Managing Director and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare GCC stated, Taking off on our promise We’ll Treat You Well, we have designed Medcare Royal to provide a holistic, multi-sensory healing experience. We believe that it is when you are unwell that you need to be pampered – a chef who understands your idea of comfort food, a musician who plays to heal, a perfumer who creates fragrances that soothe you, a floral designer who places bright, colourful smiles in your room every day, a housekeeper who will use only the finest linen for you to rest on, and most importantly, a team of outstanding, empathetic doctors and nurses.Curating the right environment will go a long way to help patients heal faster and ensure better outcomes in more ways than one.
    The Medcare Royal Hospital, strategically located near the bustling Dubai International Airport, is the fourth Medcare Hospital in Dubai and the fifth in the UAE, further enhancing Medcare’s existing network of healthcare facilities including 18 premium Med Care Medical Centres. The hospital has opened with 83 doctors bringing in international experience from the Western, South-Asian, and Arab world, alongside Emirati medical specialists. It currently offers Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Gynecology  Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology,Pulmonology & Sleep Lab, Rheumatology, Nephrology  Dialysis Unit, Paediatrics,
    Neonatology, Oncology, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, ENT  Skull Base, Dermatology  Aesthetics, Orthopaedics, Urology, Gastroenterology& Endoscopy Unit, Dentistry, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Home Care, Emergency Care, Radiology, Physiotherapy  Rehabilitation. The hospital will soon introduce quaternarycare services such as organ transplantation, radiation oncology, and robotic surgery. This will be Aster DM Healthcare’s 10 th hospital in UAE, in addition to 103 clinics and 258 pharmacies.
    Dr. Shanila Laiju, Group CEO, Medcare Hospitals  Medical Centre remarked, Our mission at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital extends beyond the delivery of world-class medical care. We are combining top-notch clinical excellence with the best-in-class service experience, an unparalleled blend which will provide the best healing experience to every patient. As our flagship hospital, Medcare Royal is set to revolutionize healthcare delivery in the region.
    Medcare is also enhancing healthcare provision at the new hospital through extensive digitalization, facilitating seamless, accessible, and flexible care and patient management. This includes features like instant appointment booking through various digital channels, as well as allowing patients to manage their appointments instantly from their smartphones.
    TELEMEDCARE services offer remote consultations with doctors from the comfort of patients homes. Furthermore, the hospital implements AI-enabled diagnostics and a real-time disease management program to monitor lifestyle diseases effectively. The continuum of care platform fosters post-discharge patient engagement, enabling ongoing support and communication.
    Moreover, the hospital integrates advanced healthcare systems with premium hospitality experiences, aimed at enhancing the inpatient room experience. The facility takes a holistic approach to well-being that includes digital innovations catering to non-medical needs, a gourmet fine dining experience, signature aromatherapy, and luxury rooms equipped with modern amenities. The hospital will also provide well-trained, certified service professionals to patients, ensuring they receive a truly royal experience.

    Key Highlights:
    Location: Situated in Al Qusais, just 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this 126-bed  advanced care facility integrates over 30 specialties under one roof, combining advanced medical care with a multi-sensory healing experience in a luxurious setting.
    Expert Team: The hospital is bringing in 83 doctors with local and international expertise and is equipped with advanced digital technology for enhanced patient care and management, including AI-enabled diagnostic solutions, remote monitoring and consultation, electronic medical records (EMR) and real-time disease management.(-END-)

  • Gulf Intervention Society 2022 Conference

    Gulf Intervention Society 2022 Conference

    Gulf Intervention Society 2022 Conference

     Gulf Intervention Society supported by DHA bring together leading physicians and interventional cardiology specialists from across the MENA & ASIA

    Dubai(News Desk):: The Gulf Intervention Society (GIS) announces the Fifth Edition of the Leading GCC Annual Conference with the theme of Navigating the future of Intervention cardiology, which brings both Cardiologists, Interventionists, Regional, and Global Experts on a mission to educate and share insight on the latest research and quality patient care within the sector and to develop the vision of collaboration between regional and international bodies in the field of Cardiovascular Intervention care, last year we had more than 800 allied health care attended Physically plus the virtual participation 750++

    GIS President Dr. Fawaz Almutairi, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center and National Guard Hospital, Riyadh said: “We are pleased to invite you to participate in our 5th Edition of the GIS conference this year, which we have established in 2018 to coincide the huge growth and great success of Gulf Interventional Cardiac Surgeries both regionally and globally. As a trusted resource for the latest scientific research and societal compatibility, we aim to gather insights, knowledge, and best practice to serve the public, countries, and healthcare professionals.

    Regional experts in their field are the board members of GIS, which is also a part of the Gulf Heart Association and led by President Dr. Fawaz Almutairi, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at the National Guard Hospital in Riyad, and Vice President Dr. Abdullah Shehab the Professor of Cardiology, UAE and the General Secretary Mousa Akbar Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Head of Cardiology Unit at Al Sabah Hospital in Kuwait and the Treasurer Khalid Bin Thani, Cardiovascular  Medicine and Interventional Cardiology Salmaniya Medical Complex, from Bahrain. They will work together beside twenty intervention doctors gathered from the GCC area from Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, to welcome the participation of national and regional cardiac interventionalists to recognize their responsibility towards their patients, fellow physicians, and the health care sector in general.The GIS Vice President, Dr. Abdullah Shehab, Professor of Cardiology commented: “Founding the GIS came from our members’ responsibilities toward their community and patients, as well as the other physicians and health professionals. So, we came to put all the information and make it available for everyone in our field and every health professional in our region.”Thus, GIS aims at leading the cardiovascular community through education, research, and quality patient care. GIS responsibility is to promote the highest possible educational levels, research tools, community interactions and ethical behaviour by health care professionals.

    General Secretary Mousa Akbar, Consultant interventional Cardiologist and Head of the Cardiology Unit Al Sabah Hospital, Kuwait said “In GIS we care about sharing knowledge and are keen about our social responsibilities to our communities and professionals in our field, such networking events are important to share and exchange knowledge and experience between physicians in GCC, MENA, and Internationally. We used to host other professionals from Worldwide to share news and knowledge.”This year Conference will have Dual Knowledge sessions with 7 different societies regionally and internationally such as: the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology – Cardiological Society of India – Indonesian Heart Association – Japanese Circulation Society – Pan African Society of Cardiology and the Cardiovascular Research, Education & Prevention Foundation-CVREP. They will all be discussing the latest medicine and treatments. And will also include 4 live-streamed cases from Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA, Alqassimi Hospital, UAE, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Mubarak Hospital in Kuwait.

    Treasurer Khalid Bin Thani said:” The GIS 2022 conference, supported by Dubai Tourism and the Dubai Health Authorities (DHA) will take place from November 3rd  to 5th at Intercontinental Festival City, Dubai, and will welcome participating bodies including: ECS – Emirates Cardiac Society, JIM – Joint Interventional Meeting, SCAI – Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, SACIS- Saudi Arabia Cardiac Intervention Society and the Kuwait Cardiac Society”. GIS Society and conference are managed by ICOM as Core PCO.Since the inauguration of such an Iconic event in 2018, the GIS Conference has seen attendance, speakers, and geographical participation increase by 60-70% year on year.