Monday, July 7, 2014
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. - AmCham Abu Dhabi announces that Al Noor Hospitals Group has become the latest signatory of WOMEN ACHIEVE, an innovative program established by its Women in Business Committee that promotes the professional advancement of women. The program was developed to encourage companies and organizations to give women more opportunities to advance their careers by offering them positions of greater responsibility and leadership.
Al Noor Hospitals Group is now the 22nd organization that has joined an expanding list of leading companies that support the WOMEN ACHIEVE initiative including Amideast, BrandMoxie, Boeing, ExxonMobil, F&E Aerospace, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Middle East, Lockheed Martin Global Inc., Mubadala GE Capital, New York Institute of Technology, Olgoonik Global Security, Parsons, Patton Boggs LLP, and others. As a supporter of the WOMEN ACHIEVE program, Al Noor Hospitals Group reassures its commitment to provide a work environment that is favorable to women's development by empowering women to refine their leadership skills and flourish in their respective jobs and areas of expertise. Moreover, Al Noor Hospitals Group pledges to provide greater opportunities for women's participation in training and career advancement.
Dr. Kassem Alom, Chief Executive Officer at Al Noor Hospitals Group said, "Al Noor has always been and remains committed to supporting the advancement of women into positions of higher responsibility and leadership. Women leaders at Al Noor are key to our organization leading numerous areas of hospital management, healthcare projects, strategic planning, patient experience, and sales and marketing amongst many others. We are very proud that over 50 % of the Al Noor family is women." Dr. Alom added, "As part of our efforts to advance the role of women in the healthcare industry in general and in Abu Dhabi in particular, we are keen to support the WOMEN ACHIEVE initiative, led by our partners, AmCham Abu Dhabi. We are very pleased to sign the Memorandum of Understanding, further promoting the advancement of women in the U.A.E."
Matthew E. Byrd, Chairman of AmCham Abu Dhabi, remarked, "We are delighted to have Al Noor Hospitals Group, sign WOMEN ACHIEVE. AmCham Abu Dhabi is proud to support innovative initiatives, such as WOMEN ACHIEVE, that foster positive change in the business community."
Established in January 2013, WOMEN ACHIEVE emphasizes seven key ideals, which direct companies towards acquiring a supportive work environment for the professional advancement of women. These ideals include encouraging women to grow through training, shadowing, coaching, mentorship and internship programs, as well as considering female candidates for new opportunities and the support of 'rising stars' into leadership positions. WOMEN ACHIEVE also encourages the induction of women to serve on boards of various organizations and advocates the importance of fair remuneration for female employees.
Participation in WOMEN ACHIEVE is open to entities of all sizes. Companies that are interested can elect to become signatories by contacting AmCham Abu Dhabi. In addition, WOMEN ACHIEVE signatories receive a certificate of acknowledgement from AmCham Abu Dhabi for their support and are eligible to use the WOMEN ACHIEVE seal on their communication collateral.
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For press inquiries contact:
Sana Bagersh, Chairperson of the AmCham Abu Dhabi Women in Business Committee, M: +971.50.668.0545, Email: wib@amchamabudhabi.org
Dalia Gamal, Corporate Sales and Marketing Director, Al Noor Hospitals Group, T: +971 2 4066977, Email: DGamil@alnoorhospital.com
About Al Noor Hospitals Group:
Al Noor Hospitals Group is a leading private healthcare provider serving the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the wider region through its portfolio of hospitals and medical centers for over 25 years. Al Noor Hospitals are accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) and are equipped with advanced medical technologies. Al Noor Hospitals Group provides primary, secondary and tertiary care at the highest quality to cater to the healthcare needs of the community through innovation, collaboration, service excellence, diversity and a commitment to patients' safety.
The three hospitals located in Khalifa Street, Airport Road and in Al Ain, house state-of-the-art clinical and surgical facilities in the fields of cardiology, oncology, nuclear medicine, orthopedic, neurology, cosmetology, bariatric-advanced laparoscopic surgical procedure for obesity, pediatric care, neonatal intensive care, obstetrics, gynecology and more. Today, Al Noor Hospitals Group branches are found to be widely accessible for all those seeking exceptional healthcare services. The group currently operates a number of medical facilities ranging from hospitals to clinics that are spread across Abu Dhabi City, Western Region, Al Ain and Muscat. For more information about Al Noor Hospitals Group, please visit: www.alnoorhospital.com
About WOMEN ACHIEVE:
WOMEN ACHIEVE is an initiative by AmCham Abu Dhabi's Women in Business Committee to support the advancement of women into positions of higher responsibility and leadership within companies and organizations. WOMEN ACHIEVE focuses on seven key ideals that direct companies towards acquiring a supportive work environment for the professional advancement of women. The ideals include encouraging women to grow through training, shadowing, coaching, mentorship and internship programs, considering female candidates for new opportunities and promoting 'rising stars' into leadership positions. WOMEN ACHIEVE also encourages women to serve on corporate boards and supports fair remuneration for female employees. For more information about WOMEN ACHIEVE, please contact wib@amchamabudhabi.org
About AmCham Abu Dhabi:
AmCham Abu Dhabi (the trademark of the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi) is a member of the global network of American Chambers of Commerce. The AmCham Abu Dhabi mission is to promote commerce, investment and goodwill between the United States of America, the membership, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates. AmCham Abu Dhabi is an independent, not-for-profit association comprised of Fortune 500 corporations, small and medium sized companies and prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs. AmCham Abu Dhabi provides a uniquely situated platform through which executives pursue and discuss issues impacting business operations between the U.S. and U.A.E. Substantive government advocacy programs, educational and networking programs and customized business service are just a few of the many benefits AmCham Abu Dhabi provides its members. Through the support of its members, AmCham Abu Dhabi has become the recognized voice of U.S. business in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. For more information, visit: www.AmChamAbuDhabi.org
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