RCSI has announced a new strategic partnership with Saudi German Health in a bold move to shape the future of healthcare leadership in the UAE and beyond.

Rooted in RCSI’s ambition to innovate for a healthier future and Saudi German Health’s philosophy of 'Caring Like Family', this new partnership reflects a shared vision of building compassionate, future-ready leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare.

Through this collaboration, the two organisations are launching a comprehensive executive leadership development programme tailored to empower both executive and middle management teams across the Saudi German Health network. The programme will focus on strategic leadership and transformational management, innovation in healthcare delivery, value-driven decision-making and global perspectives in executive healthcare management.

Dr Ahmed Eissa, CEO of Saudi German Health – UAE, commented: "At Saudi German Health, we believe that leadership is not only about achieving outcomes – it is about leading with empathy, vision, and purpose. This partnership with RCSI reflects our unwavering commitment to investing in our people, nurturing talent, and building a culture of excellence. We are proud to join hands with a globally respected institution to equip our current and future leaders with the skills and mindset to transform healthcare for the better."

Justin Ralph, CTO and Member of the Senior Management Team at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, added: “At RCSI, our mission is to educate, nurture, and discover for the benefit of human health. This collaboration with Saudi German Health UAE reflects our shared commitment to advancing healthcare through leadership, innovation, and education.”

Sara McDonnell, Executive Director, RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management and RCSI Online also remarked: “We are proud to collaborate with Saudi German Health UAE, adding to our long-standing commitment to building healthcare leadership capacity in the UAE, supported by our presence in Dubai Healthcare City.”

Saudi German Health is one of the region’s leading healthcare providers with a growing network of hospitals and clinics across the MENA region. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care, SGH combines advanced technology, international expertise, and compassionate service.