NMC breaks ground on new Hospital in Abu Dhabi

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December 13, 2012

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Abu Dhabi, December 13: NMC Healthcare, the UAE’s largest private sector healthcare provider, and the first Abu Dhabi company listed on the London Stock Exchange under the name NMC Health plc, held a ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction of its new specialty hospital in the Khalifa City district of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday

 

The ceremony was attended by Nasser Khalifa Al Budoor, Assistant Undersecretary for International Relations and Health Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Health; Dr Ali Obaid Al Ali, Director of Health Regulation Division at Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD); Dr Adeeb Salem Al Zaabi, Manager, Health Facilities Licensing Department, HAAD; and Mr Walid Sidani, CEO of Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC).

 

When completed, NMC Specialty Hospital, Khalifa City will accommodate 250 beds, and will eventually feature 23 specialties. The first phase is due to be opened by the end of 2014 and will begin with an umbrella of specialised medical care encompassing emergency services, intensive care, paediatrics, cardiology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and urology.  Subsequent phased additions will mark the start-up of an extensive range of specialties including neurology, psychiatry, gastroenterology, nephrology and oncology.

 

The new hospital will specifically cater to the growing population of Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa City, Al Raha, Mussafah, Mohammed bin Zayed City, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Shahama and Yas Island.  According to the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, some of these suburbs are expected to house around one-fifth of the total population of the emirate by 2030.

 

The Khalifa City hospital will be NMC’s fourth and largest integrated specialty hospital facility in the UAE, alongside its existing specialty hospitals in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain.  NMC also operates day surgery centres, outpatient clinics and pharmacies across the country, and earlier this week it commenced trial operations at the new Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital in Umm Al Qawain, which was funded by the President’s Initiatives Follow-up Committee at the Ministry of Presidential Affairs.

 

Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony, Dr B R Shetty said, “I wish to thank the Municipality of Abu Dhabi and the HAAD for the help and co-operation they have offered us in getting this important project off the ground.  As the UAE’s oldest private healthcare provider, with the widest network of facilities in the country, NMC Healthcare is helping to build a high quality and affordable private healthcare sector for the UAE.”

 

His Excellency Eng. Zaid Daoud Al Siksek, Chief Executive Officer of HAAD said, “We are happy about the ground breaking of NMC’s new hospital project at Khalifa City-A.  This initiative to construct a hospital with 250 beds in Khalifa City-A will be an important addition to the healthcare system of Abu Dhabi and serve the medical needs of the growing population in this region.”

 

Built on an area of 54,200 sqm allotted to NMC by the Abu Dhabi Municipality, the new Khalifa City hospital will comprise basement and ground floors, as well as three further stories with a total built up area of some 75,000 sqm.  The investment outlay for the project is estimated at $200 million until the year 2016. The construction contract was recently awarded to Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction who will serve as engineers and consultants on the project.

 

Dr Shetty added, “We are committed to contributing to Abu Dhabi’s economy and the quality of life for its residents through state-of-the-art medical facilities and the availability of highly trained professional staff. Our new hospital in the Khalifa City area of the capital will provide quality care, additional choice and convenience to residents and help to meet the increasing demand for healthcare services here in the UAE.”

 

Spending on the healthcare sector in the UAE has tripled in the last five years, and public expenditure on this sector has amounted to 2.5% of GDP. With only 12% of the GCC’s population, the UAE accounts for 20% of its expenditure on healthcare services, or $1,520 per capita compared to an average of $895 per capita.

 

Recent reports show that the UAE has invested $2.9 billion in healthcare sector projects, contributing by 6% to non-oil GDP, and that the healthcare sector is estimated to grow from $3.2 billion this year to $11.9 billion by 2015. Approximately one third of the UAE’s hospitals are operated by private sector companies.

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November 18,2024

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Dubai: A 15-year-old Indian expat boy drowned after he was caught by huge waves in the sea off Mamzar Beach in Dubai. 

Ahmed Abdulla Mafaz, a 15-year-old school student in Dubai, died while his sister Fathima, a university student, was rescued, according to their father Mohammed Ashraf. The family hails from Kerala’s Kasaragod.

The grieving father said the incident happened when the Indian expat family went for an outing at the beach park.

Recounting what happened, he said: “We were all sitting on the beach and playing around in the water. I had just gone to the washroom when it [the tragedy] happened.”

He said both Mafaz and Fathima knew how to swim and it was not clear how they were swept away.

“I think there were huge waves and they got pulled by the strong current.”

Fathima’s screams for help were heard by another beachgoer who rushed to rescue her. “He is an Arab national. He rescued our daughter. We have no words to thank him,” the father said.

However, there was no sign of Mafaz, a grade 10 student of New Indian Model School in Dubai.

Meanwhile, the police were called in. Dubai Police said they received a call about two persons drowning.

“As soon as we received the report, the rescue team from the Ports Police Station in Dubai conducted a search,” a spokesperson said. 

However, there was no luck on Friday night. The search operation was intensified with divers and drones on Saturday, following which the boy’s body was fished out on Saturday evening.

The family has decided to lay him to rest in Dubai once the legal procedures are over, said Ibrahim Berike, a member of the volunteering team from Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) that is providing supportfor the paper work.

He said the family is shattered after the devastating tragedy. “They have four children. Fathima, who is doing MBA, is the eldest daughter. Mafaz was the third child. His other two siblings are also boys. Their mother, who was also there on the beach, is inconsolable,” he added.

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November 21,2024

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Prominent NRI community leader SM Syed Khalilur Rehman, fondly known as CA Khalil, passed away in Dubai on Thursday at the age of 86 after a brief illness.

Khalil had been admitted to Aster Hospital in Mankhool on Tuesday after experiencing severe leg weakness. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he succumbed to a double heart attack that worsened his condition, his son Rais Ahmed confirmed.

The news of his passing has sent waves of grief across communities, particularly in his hometown of Bhatkal, Karnataka, where he was a celebrated figure. Tributes have been pouring in on social media, highlighting his significant contributions to international trade, social service, and education.

A Legacy of Leadership and Service

A chartered accountant by profession, Khalil was a founding member of the Dubai chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), where he served as chairman from 1987 to 1994. His illustrious career included key leadership roles, such as general manager of Khaleej Times, group executive director of the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group, and vice-chairman of the Jashanmal Group of Companies.

He also chaired Maadhyama Communications and Sahil Online, a web-based news platform, and was a director and trustee of several media companies and charitable organisations in Dubai and India.

A Champion for Education and Philanthropy

Khalil’s impact extended far beyond his professional achievements. As president and general secretary of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, he played a pivotal role in the development of educational institutions, including schools and colleges in Bhatkal and surrounding areas. His dedication to social upliftment earned him recognition from the Government of Karnataka, which honoured him with a prestigious award for his philanthropic contributions.

A Life Celebrated

The Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council (BMKC) recently released a documentary celebrating Khalil’s remarkable life and service to the community—a testament to his enduring legacy.

CA Khalil is survived by his family and countless admirers across the globe. His passing marks the end of an era for Indian expatriates in the UAE and beyond, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, generosity, and commitment to community service.

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