Deal to advance healthcare education and innovation
Cambridge Health Group (CHG), the GCC’s leading post-acute care provider and a subsidiary of Amanat Holdings recently announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Middlesex University Dubai, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership designed to strengthen healthcare education, research, innovation and community wellbeing across the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during a ceremony held at Middlesex University Dubai, which was attended by senior leaders, including Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri, Chairman, Cambridge Health Group.
Strategic pillars
Under the MoU, the two organisations will collaborate across five strategic pillars, creating opportunities for students, academics, healthcare professionals and the wider community.
The partnership will focus on advancing research into the clinical, economic and societal benefits of long-term and post-acute care. Joint research projects will explore health economics, rehabilitation and integrated care, while supporting collaborative grant applications, publications, conferences and knowledge exchange.
A strong emphasis will be placed on developing future healthcare professionals through graduate career programmes, internships, industry placements, applied research opportunities and customised executive education. The collaboration will also expand continuing professional development through specialist education and certification programmes.
Clinical expertise
“By combining academic excellence with clinical expertise, we aim to develop solutions that improve healthcare delivery while preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals to lead the future of the sector,” stated Professor Cedwyn Fernandes, Provost and Director, Middlesex University Dubai.
“Our partnership with Middlesex University Dubai represents an important step in strengthening the connection between healthcare practice and academic research,” added Wael K. Abdallah, Group Chief Executive Officer, Cambridge Health Group.
