Platinum Award presented for safety and quality of care followed by five Gold Awards in various leadership and patient care categories during the sixth edition of ‘Star of Excellence in Patient Experience’ by Arab Hospitals Federation
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 September 2025: SEHA CLINICS, a subsidiary of PureHealth, and one of the UAE’s largest primary care providers, has been recognised by the Arab Hospitals Federation with six awards presented at the sixth edition of ‘Star of Excellence in Patient Experience’ on 17 September 2025, celebrating its unwavering commitment to patient care, safety, and innovation.
The awards were distributed during a special ceremony organized in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence in UAE, in the presence of Arab healthcare stakeholders, executives and healthcare professionals from public and private hospitals.
The accolades reinforce SEHA CLINICS’ dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare services across a broad spectrum of specialties, underlining its position as a regional benchmark for quality and patient-centred care. SEHA CLINICS received a Platinum Award for Safety and Quality of Care reflecting its commitment to ensuring the highest safety and quality standards across its facilities and facilitating the best outcomes for patients. SEHA CLINICS also received Gold Awards for the following categories: Patient-Centred Care and Community Engagement; Continuity of Care and Transition Management; Leadership, Governance, Policy & Culture; and Accessibility.
“At SEHA Clinics, we take pride in fostering a culture of inspirational leadership, grounded by patient insights and community needs, to preserve and enhance the wellbeing for all residents of Abu Dhabi,” said Dr. Khadija Al Marashda, Chief Executive Officer of SEHA CLINICS. “Our mission has always been to be a trusted healthcare partner and uphold the highest standards of patient care and safety. The recognition from Arab Hospitals Federation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation, compassion, and excellence in serving our communities. We look forward to building on this achievement to continue redefining healthcare standards and contributing to the UAE’s ambitious healthcare visions.”
SEHA CLINICS places patients at the heart of its mission by integrating preventive healthcare with specialised services, supported by state-of-the-art digital platforms and advanced patient management systems. Driven by a culture of innovation, strong leadership, and a relentless focus on service enhancement, SEHA CLINICS has become a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the UAE. These prestigious awards underscore the organisation’s alignment with the UAE’s vision of fostering a modern, accessible, and prevention-focused healthcare system for all UAE residents.
Mrs. Alice Yammine Boueiz, CEO of the Arab Hospitals Federation, stated: “The success of SEHA CLINICS in winning six Platinum and Gold awards confirms that patient experience has today become a cornerstone of healthcare transformation in the region. Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector stands as a pioneering model and a regional reference for Arab countries on how to build advanced and effective health systems that place the patient at the heart of care. At the Arab Hospitals Federation, we take pride in their participation in the ‘Star of Excellence in Patient Experience’, and we consider their achievements and successes a source of inspiration and a model to follow. We work to transferring these experiences and expertise to various Arab countries to foster a culture of quality, innovation, and advance patient experience everywhere. This reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional leader in shaping the future of healthcare in the Arab world.”
The Arab Hospitals Federation Awards recognise and honour distinguished personalities and healthcare organisations in various fields who have made outstanding achievements and contributions to advance the Arab health sector. The organisation is an independent, non-political, and non-profit organisation representing public and private healthcare providers across the Arab world. Arab Hospitals Federation aims to elevate the quality of healthcare services for Arab patients by forming alliances with top academic institutions, universities, and international healthcare organizations.
About SEHA CLINICS:
SEHA CLINICS is Abu Dhabi’s largest primary care network, operating under SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East.
With 32 multi-specialty healthcare centres, 3 dental specialty centres, 19 disease prevention & screening centres (DPSCs), school health services (SHS) at 250 public schools, and 5 mobile clinic solutions across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra Regions, SEHA CLINICS provides comprehensive care, including family medicine, specialised services, screening, and diagnostics. Serving over 3.5 million people annually, it plays a vital role in delivering accessible, high-quality care to communities across the emirate.
To learn more or book an appointment, call 800 50 or visit www.sehaclinics.ae
About PureHealth:
PureHealth is the largest healthcare group in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 110+ hospitals, 316+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare as the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind. By advancing the Science of Longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world.
PureHealth’s network comprises:
- SEHA – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
- SEHA CLINICS – Delivering comprehensive community-based healthcare services
- Daman (The National Insurance Company) – The UAE’s leading health insurer
- The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
- Rafed – The UAE’s largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation
- PureLab – Managing and operating the largest network of laboratories in the region
- One Health – A network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
- The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi’s first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment
- Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US
- Circle Health Group –The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK
- Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) – the largest private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus
- PureCS – A leading cloud and technology services provider, specialising in IT management and consulting solutions, cybersecurity, cloud services and AI information systems
- Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) – The UAE’s largest healthcare complex, delivering integrated complex care
To learn more, please visit www.purehealth.ae