Dubai: Dubai Health marked International Nurses Day by hosting a ceremony honouring its 4,400-strong nursing team, including 12 recipients of the international DAISY Award for clinical excellence and compassionate care. The event, held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, welcomed more than 1,500 nurses from across Dubai Health’s hospitals and centers.
According to Emirates News Agency, the ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai, who joined Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health; Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Chief Academic Officer of Dubai Health and Provost of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU); and Dr. Tarek Fathey, Chief Clinical Officer at Dubai Health.
The event also featured a special recognition to GDRFA Dubai for its achievement in receiving the Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart Government Flag, attended by Major General Talal Al Shanqeeti, Assistant Director-General for the Airports Sector. Dubai Health commended Lieutenant General Mohammed Al Marri and the GDRFA Dubai team for their people-first approach and alignment with the UAE leadership’s vision.
Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health, expressed gratitude for the contributions of the nurses and celebrated the DAISY Award winners who exemplify clinical and human excellence. He emphasized Dubai Health’s commitment to supporting and empowering nursing teams, who are essential in delivering a ‘Patient First’ approach. Dr. Sharif also thanked Lieutenant General Mohammed Al Marri for joining in recognizing the nursing community and congratulated him and the GDRFA Dubai team on their achievement.
Dr. Sharif welcomed the 16 graduate nurses who have transitioned to clinical practice at Dubai Health, reinforcing the organisation’s ongoing investment in healthcare talent. He mentioned the recent naming of the Hind Bint Maktoum College of Nursing and Midwifery at MBRU, inspiring continued efforts to strengthen national capacity and elevate the nursing profession.
Dr. Tarek Fathy, Chief Clinical Officer at Dubai Health, highlighted the growth of the nursing team, with more than 4,400 nurses serving across facilities. He noted that the number of Emirati nurses has increased significantly, reflecting Dubai Health’s commitment to developing national talent while delivering high-quality patient care. Over 1,500 Dubai Health nurses were nominated for the DAISY Award this year, and 26 nursing educators were recognized for their role in advancing clinical excellence and supporting workforce development.