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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Zayed Military Hospital in Al Batayeh, Sharjah, managed and operated by M42 in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, has been renamed Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital to mark the expansion of its services to the wider community in the northern emirates of the UAE from January 1, 2025, onwards.
The hospital will continue to serve the UAE military and their families while providing access to world-class healthcare for communities in the northern emirates, reflecting M42’s commitment to making specialised healthcare and advanced medical services more accessible across the UAE.
World-class clinical experts from M42’s network of hospitals — including Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), Amana Healthcare, Mubadala Health Dubai, and Healthpoint — will be on hand to deliver advanced treatments and specialised medical expertise.
With a large multispecialty outpatient department, six operating rooms, an in-house laboratory and pharmacy, a radiology department, emergency care, and an intensive care unit, along with multiple procedure rooms, the state-of-the-art, 45,000 sqm, 200-bed inpatient hospital is fully equipped to deliver the full continuum of care. Family and internal medicine, diabetes management and endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology and urology are some of the services that will be available at the facility.
Staff Major General Dr Aysha Sultan Aldhaheri, Executive Director of the Military Health Executive Directorate, Ministry of Defence, said: “Working in partnership with leading organisations such as M42 ensures that we continue to strengthen the UAE’s healthcare capabilities while meeting the evolving health needs of the growing population. This collaboration reflects the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to enhancing the overall health and well-being of our nation, ensuring wider access to cutting-edge medical expertise and facilities when it is most needed.”
Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer at M42, said: “M42 aims to transform healthcare delivery by providing preventive, precise and predictive care to diverse communities.
Through this first-of-its-kind military-civilian partnership with the Ministry of Defence, we aim to make a tangible and positive impact on people’s lives. Our dedication to health knows no borders, and we are proud to now serve the communities in the northern regions with world-class services and specialist expertise to meet their health needs.
By fostering innovation and leveraging next-generation technology, M42 is committed to setting new benchmarks in patient care, improving accessibility and overall health outcomes to create a healthier, more equitable future for all.”
As part of M42’s commitment to advancing community health, Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital will introduce specialised health programmes designed to address the unique needs of the wider community in the northern emirates.
These initiatives will include targeted educational events, comprehensive health screenings, and personalised care solutions intended to bridge the gap between healthcare access and overall well-being. By fostering a proactive approach to health, the hospital seeks to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources necessary to build a healthier, more resilient future for every member of the community.
