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UAE Freezones Biz News Updates
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Dubai Healthcare City outlook positive
Dubai Healthcare City Authority releases 2015 operational review of free
zone
 Dubai
Healthcare City.
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) recorded strong performance last year
driven by new projects and developments and the outlook for the current year
is positive, according to the authority’s 2015 operational review report.
Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of (DHCC), on
Sunday released the annual 2015 operational review of the free zone,
updating the market on key performance figures across strategy, regulation,
projects in Phase 1 and 2, and the community.
Recording a stronger performance relative to last year driven by new
projects and developments, the outlook for 2016 is positive for the world’s
largest healthcare free zone.
By end-2015, DHCA reaffirmed its regulatory independence as it unveiled
operational sectors within the free zone, regulated by independent arm Dubai
Healthcare City Authority – Regulation (DHCR).
The key performance figures for 2015 indicate that the free zone model
achieves operational efficiencies and its investment and education sectors
support and strengthen the economic climate of the UAE, said Dr. Raja Al
Gurg, Vice-Chairperson and Executive Director of Dubai Healthcare City
Authority.
"One of the fundamental finding from our year-on-year performance is that,
as a business model, we have been dynamic and responsive to patient needs
and to changes in market conditions. We expect the new operational sectors
to deliver greater pace and more accountability. We are optimistic as we
move forward in a sustainable manner, in line with our growth strategy," he
said.
Significant regulatory advances were made in 2015 including the
implementation of the insurance law in the free zone. Dr. Ramadan AlBlooshi,
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dubai Healthcare City Authority – Regulation
(DHCR), said, "We remain on track for delivering in 2016 a more robust
regulatory framework to attract qualified healthcare professionals and to
ensure highest patient safety standards. The inflow of new clinics and
healthcare professionals will continue to drive healthcare delivery."
The free zone’s performance is evident with the number of partners it houses
– more than 300, who have established base in the free zone.
Bader Saeed Hareb, CEO, Investment Sector, said, "The year-on-year figures
demonstrate our commitment to positioning Dubai Healthcare City free zone as
a health and wellness destination. In this patient centered value chain, we
are strengthening our offerings and working with our stakeholders for
long-term growth. We feel a deep responsibility to ensure our patients,
healthcare professionals, partners and investors are together creating
tangible value for the communities we serve."
Medical education is an integral part of the free zone’s value creation. Dr.
Amer Ahmad Sharif, CEO, Education Sector, said, "As we prepare to open our
doors to the next generation of medical students, we are proud to say that
we are proceeding well. Our core efforts are to strengthen the necessary
academic infrastructure to establish the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of
Medicine and Health Sciences as one of the top universities in the region."
In 2015, Dubai Healthcare City Authority demonstrated its commitment to
enhancing the health sector and contributing to the healthcare system of the
Emirate through strategic goals.
The Authority signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the UAE Ministry
of Health (MoH) and Mediclinic Middle East. Both MoUs will jointly develop
healthcare professionals’ capabilities and skills to improve healthcare
delivery in the country.
The Patient Satisfaction Survey 2014-15 measured patients’ experience of
received care and identified the main drivers of satisfaction within the
Dubai Healthcare City free zone. As per findings, 9 out of 10 patients are
satisfied with staff and healthcare practitioners across all categories in
Dubai Healthcare City, and are willing to recommend the facilities they are
visited to their family and friends.
Jan 25, 2016
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Courtesy Dubai Media Incorporated
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