M42, Abu Dhabi-based global health leader, and Royal Medical Services (RMS) of Bahrain have entered into a strategic partnership, highlighting their shared vision to advance healthcare accessibility and quality across borders.
The partnership marks a key step towards reshaping the future of health in the region, as it opens access to complex medical care and knowledge exchange between the two countries.
The MoU aims to provide world-class heart and lung transplant surgical procedures for patients in Bahrain. This partnership, part of the National Program for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation “Hayat,” reflects Abu Dhabi’s leading capabilities in organ transplantation, supported by advanced infrastructure, knowledgeable healthcare professionals, and world-class healthcare facilities, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a healthcare hub globally.
The agreement was signed by His Excellency Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander of Royal Medical Services, and Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, M42 Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, during a ceremony held at the M42 booth at Arab Health Exhibition and Conferences.
Under the agreement, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, will play a crucial role in delivering specialized services. The multi-organ transplant center at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi provides patients across the region with cutting-edge transplantation services.
As the UAE’s first and only multi-organ transplant facility, the hospital has successfully completed over 774 transplants since its launch in 2017. Last year, the hospital has performed 241 transplants. Additionally, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has earned recognition from the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) as a Centre of Excellence for Adult Cardiac Surgery.
By integrating the global expertise and technology advancements of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in performing heart and lung transplant surgeries with the extensive resources of Royal Medical Services, patients in Bahrain will get access to complex care pathways, from pre-operative assessments to post-operative follow-ups.
Hasan Jasem Al Nowais Group CEO & MD M42
“M42 is forming strategic collaborations to reshape the future of health and drive impactful global change. In partnering with Bahrain’s Royal Medical Services, we are together serving the people of the country with life-saving transplant procedures and personalized care, establishing a new benchmark for healthcare delivery in the region overall. This is an important development in driving healthcare access and awareness, enhancing education and service delivery, and improving health equity across the region.”
His Excellency Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Shaikh Fahad bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander of Royal Medical Services, commented that, “This partnership signifies a remarkable synergy between the Abu Dhabi Government and Bahrain, as we work together to enhance healthcare accessibility and outcomes for our communities. I am proud to form this strategic alliance with M42, a partnership that embodies our shared commitment to medical excellence and innovation. I am confident that M42’s collective expertise, combined with our resources, will benefit countless people in need, enhancing healthcare outcomes and accessibility across the region.”
The collaborative efforts outline a comprehensive approach to medical advancements. The strategic alliance will see the delivery of the highest standard of medical education and knowledge exchange; fellowship programs for clinical staff; provision of advanced laboratory diagnostic services including genomics; joint research and academic programs focused on advancing clinical care in complex medical fields; and the development and deployment of new technologies to enhance care delivery.
