Saudi German Health has forged a strategic alliance with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, a leading institution in healthcare education and executive leadership development.
Aligned with Saudi German Health’s philosophy of “Caring Like Family,” this partnership highlights both parties’ mutual commitment to developing compassionate, future-ready leaders who can thrive in the evolving healthcare landscape.
The collaboration aims to empower both executive and middle management teams across the Saudi German Health network through a comprehensive executive leadership development program.
The program will center on the following key areas:
Strategic leadership and transformational management
Innovation in healthcare delivery
Value-driven decision-making
Global perspectives in executive healthcare management
Dr. Ahmed Eissa CEO – Saudi German Health – UAE
“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, stated that, “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, added that, “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”
The signing ceremony was attended by senior leaders from Saudi German Health, including key members of the executive and HR leadership teams.
The attendees from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences include: Justin Ralph, Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Senior Management Team; Sara McDonnell, Executive Director, RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management and RCSI Online; Hasan Altug, Director, RCSI Dubai Office; and Anthony Cahill, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development.
