In a groundbreaking collaboration between global health technology leader M42 and the UAE’s Ministry of Defense (MoD), Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital (SSBZH) hosted a panel discussion on the final day of Arab Health.
The session, titled “Innovative Integration: M42 and Zayed Military Hospital Pioneering Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Hospital Excellence,” highlighted the cutting-edge advancements being made in healthcare through this strategic partnership.
This partnership highlights M42’s dedication to transforming healthcare in the UAE with groundbreaking innovation. By leveraging the expertise of SSBZ Hospital, the initiative aims to bridge healthcare gaps, prioritize patient care, and deliver state-of-the-art services to communities in need.
The speakers, including Safeya Almqtri – Chief Executive Officer, Dubai & Northern Emirates at M42; and Dr. Abdalla Rashid AlNaqbi – Medical Director, SSBZ Hospital, explored the transformative advantages of this collaboration, including improved healthcare accessibility for communities in the northern region and seamless integration with M42’s renowned international healthcare providers, such as Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), Healthpoint, and Amana Healthcare.
This integration aims to build a more sustainable and efficient healthcare model, ensuring that revolutionary care is brought closer to those who need it most.
By merging local expertise with global healthcare providers, this collaboration aims to foster innovation in delivering world-class healthcare, improve accessibility, and elevate patient care. The panel discussion at Arab Health 2025 marked a pivotal moment in realizing a shared vision to establish new benchmarks for integrated healthcare in the region.
Safeya Almqtri, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai and Northern Emirates at M42, said that, “By partnering with the Ministry of Defense, we are not only bridging healthcare gaps but establishing a future-ready model that prioritizes patient needs and advances to regional healthcare standards.”
“In partnership with M42, Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery by uniting global innovation with community-centered care. This partnership promises to create a cohesive healthcare system that improves access and outcomes for underserved regions,” noted Dr. Abdalla Rashid AlNaqbi, Medical Director, SSBZ Hospital, and Consultant Critical Care and Internal Medicine.
