The Sharjah Health Authority witnessed the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital in Sharjah Healthcare City, in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Saeed Al Mheiri, Chairman of the Sharjah Health Authority, Her Excellency Amal Ahmed Al Qatari, Director of the Sharjah Health Authority, and Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group. The project comes as part of the Sharjah Health Authority’s efforts to enhance the Emirate’s integrated healthcare ecosystem. Sharjah Healthcare City is the largest medical free zone in the region, offering a wide range of healthcare services and specialties in accordance with the highest international standards. The hospital is expected to provide advanced and specialised services in psychiatry, neurological rehabilitation, and addiction recovery, thereby enhancing quality of life and delivering comprehensive healthcare services that meet the needs of the community while supporting Sharjah’s vision for a sustainable and advanced healthcare sector.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Sharjah Health Authority and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) at Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre. The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdulaziz Saeed Al Mheiri, Chairman of the Sharjah Health Authority, and Lena Al-Oraikat, Director of UNICEF Representative for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in the areas of child rights protection, exchange of technical and statistical expertise, and the launch of community-based initiatives that directly and sustainably serve society. The signing of the agreement builds upon the first Memorandum of Understanding concluded in November 2018, which contributed to reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a model environment that provides future generations with the best opportunities for growth and empowerment, while supporting the Emirate’s efforts to establish an integrated social ecosystem that ensures the wellbeing of children and their families. Under the agreement, Sharjah will work to develop and implement strategies that promote the rights of children of all nationalities, age groups, and abilities, further strengthening its position as the first Child-Friendly City in the region and ensuring children's wellbeing, development, and protection in line with the highest international standards and principles.
A productive meeting brought together the Sharjah Health Authority and the Representative Office of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) in Sharjah, with the aim of enhancing cooperation and unifying efforts to support health initiatives and improve the quality of services provided to the community. We believe that effective partnerships are the foundation for building a healthier and more sustainable society.
His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz Al Mheiri, Chairman of the Sharjah Health Authority, received Mr. Li Guang Cao, Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications and Director of Education and Healthcare at Huawei. During the meeting, both parties discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the Sharjah Health Authority and Huawei in the field of health technology.
Assessment visits were conducted as part of the Sharjah Child-Friendly and Family-Friendly accreditation programme at Al Qassimi Hospital and Al Qassimi Hospital for Women, Obstetrics and Children.