Sharjah: University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) has announced the appointment of Dr Ali Obaid Al Ali as its new CEO, effective immediately.
Dr Al Ali will be responsible for overall control, strategic direction, operational planning and management of the hospital with immediate effect, a statement said on Saturday.
Abdullah Ali Al Mahyan, chairman of the board of trustees of UHS, said: “We are particularly pleased to have Dr Ali Obaid Al Ali at UHS as his expertise in operations and management has made him the ideal CEO to provide a world-class experience and maintain the highest level of care for our patients.”
He added: “In a span of a few years, UHS has been positioned among the nation’s foremost health-care institutions, thanks to the support and wisdom of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. With Dr Al Ali’s extensive leadership experience in the health-care industry, we expect to build on the foundations of our success and look forward to the future with great anticipation.”
Dr Al Ali said: “It is a great honour and a privilege to be named CEO of such a prestigious and recognised hospital. My first priority will be to ensure continuity through the planning and execution of strategy across all of UHS’ divisions. The combination of my three decades of experience in the health-care industry with the visionary approach of UHS will set a new benchmark for this sector in Sharjah and the UAE.”
With 31 years of experience in the health-care industry, Dr Al Ali had served as chief medical officer and chief flight surgeon in the UAE Air Force, followed by his role as Commander of Zayed Military Hospital. He had also taken on the responsibilities of Chief of Medical Affairs, Public Health and International Patient Care.
Dr Al Ali had worked with Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (Haad) and played a role as director of Health Regulations and International Patient Care. In addition, he was also the chairman of the Medical Board, Disciplinary Committee and Licensing Committee. As a CEO in a private health-care group for their hospitals in Abu Dhabi region, he was responsible for leading new projects, international alliances and acquisitions.
UHS has 325 patient beds, 40 speciality outpatient clinics, six operating theatres, a vascular intervention lab and US/UK certified physicians in a multitude of specialisations.
