Dr Zulekha Daud, Mr. Taher Shams in strategic collaborative talks with Eng. Salah Butti bin Butti Almheiri, Government of Sharjah

Dubai, UAE, 16 January 2016: Management from Zulekha Hospital had strategic discussions with the Government of Sharjah to strengthen the emirate's healthcare sector and better serve the local community with world-class affordable services.

A meeting between Eng. Salah Butti Bin Butti Almheiri, Chairman and Member of the Executive Council, Directorate of Town Planning and Survey, Government of Sharjah and Dr Zulekha Daud, Chairperson of Zulekha Hospital and Mr Taher Shams, Managing Director of Zulekha Hospital, saw a range of current and future local healthcare developments discussed.

Dr Zulekha Daud extended gratitude towards the Government of Sharjah for their continued support in improving the healthcare services in the region by providing land, approvals and licences for key projects.

Commenting on the socio-economic contribution of the hospital, Eng. Salah Butti Bin Butti Almheiri, said: "We are thankful to Dr Zulekha Daud for setting up an example for generations to come in the healthcare sector by serving our communities selflessly.

"We are willing and happy to support the hospital's projects as they aim to develop Sharjah as an important hub of healthcare in the UAE, creating greater health awareness and opportunities, and improving the standard of living in our people as the oldest and key hospital in the Emirate."

Mr Taher Shams added: "Zulekha Hospital is seen as a renowned healthcare brand with skilled specialists serving people passionately.  We want to bring together the best professionals and offer world class quality services to the masses, while at the same time, engaging and educating them through various events, digital and print platforms.  We strive to play a key role in evolving the region."

The contributions from Zulekha Hospital in serving the community have been recognised and valued by the Government of Sharjah since the hospital was created.  Providing affordable healthcare services to those in need, Dr Zulekha Daud aspires to give more back to society every day and with this mission in mind, her management team plans to expand operations and collaboration with UAE governing bodies.

Internationally recognised and respected, Dr. Zulekha Daud is the epitome of courage, a quality that she has passed on to her workforce.  It is reflected in their unwavering passion to improve medical services in the Emirates.       

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About Zulekha Hospital
The Zulekha Hospital brand is part of the Zulekha Healthcare Group and is among the forerunners in UAE healthcare.

Today the Zulekha Healthcare group includes two multidisciplinary hospitals in Dubai and Sharjah, as well as four UAE medical centres and three pharmacies providing specialised treatments in over 25 disciplines. The Group is also opening a multidisciplinary Hospital in India.

Zulekha Hospital has received extensive recognition for its commitment towards quality care and sustainable business practises, and recently received the prestigious Dubai Quality Award for the second time in four years, having met the commitment to providing high quality healthcare to patients and society at large. 
 

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