Dubai Finance and Al Tadawi Open New Medical Centre at Al Fahidi

Photo : Dubai government media office

The Al Fahidi district in Bur Dubai has recently inaugurated a medical centre, a collaborative initiative between Dubai Finance and Al Tadawi Healthcare Group. This facility aims to provide essential healthcare services to approximately 500 Dubai government employees, their families, and visitors.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent officials, including H.E. Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director General of the Department of Finance, and H.E. Marwan Ibrahim Haji Nasser, Chairman and CEO of Al Tadawi Healthcare Group. Other notable attendees included H.E. Abdullah bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department; H.E. Essa Mohammed Al Mutaiwei, Deputy Director General of H.H. the Ruler’s Court; H.E. Dr. Abdullah Saif Al Subousi, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Judicial Council; as well as various officials from the Dubai Health Authority.

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In his opening remarks, H.E. Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh expressed his enthusiasm for the medical centre’s establishment, highlighting its alignment with the department's strategy to enhance community happiness and quality of life. He stated, “The presence of this new facility will enhance disease awareness and prevention, contributing to a healthy work environment characterized by happiness and safety, where our employees can work actively and with high spirits.” He also acknowledged Al Tadawi Healthcare Group for providing a qualified team of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services. “The inauguration of the medical centre reaffirms Dubai Finance’s commitment to the Occupational Health and Safety Standard (ISO 14001), which we obtained in 2021,” he added.

H.E. Marwan Ibrahim Haji Nasser outlined the centre’s objectives, stating, “The new medical centre aims to provide comprehensive screening services for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.” He emphasized the importance of early detection services in facilitating timely treatment and preventing complications. The facility includes various departments, such as a general medicine clinic, an internal medicine clinic, a dental clinic, a physiotherapy unit, and a facility for blood sample collection. Additionally, the centre offers examination and treatment services for bone diseases, respiratory issues, and gynecological conditions through visiting specialists.

Furthermore, the medical centre plans to organize awareness campaigns focusing on the prevention of chronic diseases and promoting public health and occupational safety. “The goal of opening this centre is to foster a work environment that promotes public health and enhances employee happiness,” H.E. Marwan Nasser reiterated.

Al Tadawi Healthcare Group is committed to expanding its network of healthcare centres for employees across various Dubai government entities. According to H.E. Marwan Ibrahim Haji Nasser, the group currently operates 15 healthcare centres within Dubai government entities, including Dubai Police, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai Customs, and the General Directorate of Civil Defense, as well as various private sector institutions.

Huda Hamdan Al Shaikh, Executive Director of the Corporate Services Sector at Dubai Finance, emphasized that the health and safety of employees are paramount. She stated, “The aim behind establishing a medical centre at Dubai Finance is to ensure that employees receive appropriate treatment as soon as they feel unwell. This will contribute to enhancing the levels of general health and happiness among employees and raising their performance.”

Fatima Qasim Al Omairi, Director of Government Relations at Al Tadawi Group, added that the establishment of healthcare systems within the workplaces of government and private entities is essential for promoting health awareness among employees, minimizing exposure to diseases, and enhancing overall performance. “This, in turn, enhances the efficiency of employee performance and raises their level of happiness,” she noted.

The Al Tadawi Medical Centre at Al Fahidi will operate in line with Dubai Finance’s working hours, providing examinations, diagnoses, and treatment to visitors. Cases requiring intensive care will be transferred to Al Tadawi Specialized Hospital as needed. This new medical centre serves not only Dubai Finance employees but also those from various government entities located in the Al Fahidi district, including the Protocol Department, the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, the General Secretariat of the Judicial Council, and the Emirati Human Resources Development Council.