Fakeeh University Hospital wins gold at the Global Medical Excellence Award 2026

Prestigious recognition highlights the hospital’s achievements in clinical excellence, innovation, governance, and patient-centered care

Fakeeh University Hospital (FUH) has been awarded the Gold Award in the Hospitals Category at the Global Medical Excellence Award (GMEA), presented by the Dubai Quality Group (DQG) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

The award was presented during a ceremony at Al Habtoor Palace Dubai, attended by healthcare leaders, industry experts, and representatives from leading healthcare organizations across the region.

The recognition reinforces Fakeeh University Hospital’s position as one of the UAE’s leading academic healthcare institutions and reflects its commitment to delivering world-class patient care through clinical excellence, innovation, digital transformation, and evidence-based healthcare.

The Global Medical Excellence Award recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate outstanding performance in governance, leadership, quality, patient experience, innovation, sustainability, and organizational excellence.

As part of the assessment process, Fakeeh University Hospital underwent an independent evaluation covering strategic leadership, clinical outcomes, digital transformation, workforce engagement, innovation, and community impact.

Assessors commended the hospital’s internationally recognized accreditations, including Joint Commission International (JCI) Hospital Accreditation, together with specialized certifications in cardiovascular and stroke care, laboratory services, pharmacy, nursing, sustainability, and digital healthcare. The evaluation also highlighted measurable improvements in patient safety, lower healthcare-associated infections, fewer preventable hospital-acquired complications, and reduced unplanned readmission rates through continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Innovation and digital transformation were also identified as key strengths. The hospital has integrated artificial intelligence technologies across radiology, diagnostic imaging, patient safety, and operational management, enabling earlier disease detection, enhanced clinical decision-making, improved operational efficiency, and a better patient experience.

Beyond clinical care, the hospital has strengthened its commitment to community health through more than 185 outreach initiatives across Dubai, positively impacting over 52,000 individuals.

Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Mohaymen Abdelghany, Group CEO and Board Member of Fakeeh Health and Chief Executive Officer of Fakeeh University Hospital, said:"Receiving the Gold Award at the Global Medical Excellence Award is a proud milestone for our entire organization. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our physicians, nurses, educators, researchers, and support teams who work every day to provide outstanding care and continuously improve the healthcare experience for our patients."

He added:"Since the establishment of Fakeeh University Hospital, our vision has been to create a leading academic medical center that combines world-class clinical care with education, research, innovation, and digital excellence. This award validates that journey and motivates us to continue raising the standards of healthcare delivery, medical education, and patient outcomes in the UAE and beyond."

The award further reinforces the hospital’s Care & Beyond philosophy, placing patients at the center of every decision while promoting continuous innovation, quality improvement, and sustainable healthcare. As healthcare continues to evolve, Fakeeh University Hospital remains committed to advancing healthcare through clinical excellence, academic leadership, and technology-enabled care

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