Global Medical Excellence Award: A Step Towards Healthcare Innovation

Applications Open on September 10, 2025

Dubai, UAE, 1st of September 2025 – Under the esteemed patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, and Patron of Dubai Quality Group, the Dubai Quality Group (DQG), in collaboration with Balsam Academy for Medical Education and Research, announces the launch of the 2nd cycle of the Global Medical Excellence Award. This prestigious award is open to medical and healthcare institutions in both the public and private sectors worldwide, with applications accepted starting September 10, 2025.

The award aims to promote innovation, institutional excellence, and the application of international best practices in the medical field. It seeks to enhance performance, resilience, and sustainability in the healthcare sector.

Vision for Healthcare Excellence

Ms. Samira Mohammed, Director General of Dubai Quality Group, stated, “In line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as the UAE Leaders' vision and strategy towards excellence and sustainable development across various industries, we are proud to collaborate with Balsam Academy in launching the 2nd cycle of the Global Medical Excellence Award."

The award aims to foster a culture of excellence and quality within the healthcare sector. It seeks to empower medical and healthcare skills locally, regionally, and internationally. The initiative also supports innovation in healthcare through exceptional standards based on patient safety, performance efficiency, ethical practice, and medical responsibility.

Through this initiative, the Dubai Quality Group aims to position the UAE as a hub of medical excellence and medical tourism. It encourages innovative healthcare initiatives and promotes the best evidence-based medical practices. The goal is to connect quality with prevention, sustainability, and health equity while recognizing institutions and individuals who have made a lasting impact in the healthcare sector.

Enhanced Award Model

Mrs. Samira added that in the 2nd cycle, efforts have been made to enhance the award model. The categories have been updated to include hospitals, clinics, individuals, and medical education. Winners will be identified in each category based on their results. They will be classified into platinum, gold, silver, and bronze levels according to the award criteria, following results from site visits and desktop assessments.

She emphasized that the group remains committed to utilizing its resources and expertise to ensure transparency and impartiality in the assessment. This will rely on approved methods that align with international standards. Additionally, the careful selection process for the award management team includes experienced and capable individuals, as well as the appointment of evaluation team leaders and members, including the chairman and jury members.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted over a period of two and a half months, beginning mid-September 2025. This timeline ensures that participants have enough time to prepare properly and meet the award criteria. It allows institutions and individuals to participate strongly and effectively.

After submitting application files and completing a desk evaluation, site visits will be conducted for qualified applicants. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony, where they will be honored by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the group’s honorary patron.

The Intersection of AI and Healthcare

Dr. Bassam Darwish, Founder and President of Balsam Academy for Medical Education and Research, stated, "What makes the award timing unique is its coincidence with the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Conference. This conference aims to empower medical students, charities, doctors, nursing staff, and decision-makers to employ AI technologies to promote health and improve quality of life. It also focuses on humanizing AI and using it with a human touch."

He added, "The two-day conference, held in cooperation with the International Society for Medical Artificial Intelligence, is scheduled to feature approximately 30 international experts and speakers. A number of distinguished individuals and institutions in the fields of health and humanitarian work will also be honored during the conference. This is part of the 'Godfather of Medicine in the UAE' initiative, which commemorates the memory of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The winners will be announced and their awards presented during the closing ceremony, attended by several VIPs, prominent figures, scientists, and innovators in healthcare."

Important Dates

The applications will be accepted starting from September 10th, 2025, in English online via: Global Medical Excellence Award

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About Dubai Quality Group:

Dubai Quality Group is a non-profit organization set up by the Dubai Department of Economic Development under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Guided by the vision of H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Quality Group was established in 1994 to develop and promote Quality and Business Excellence practices in the UAE.

Dubai Quality Group organizes Quality and Business Excellence training, events, and programs throughout the year to improve and promote Quality of Service & Business Excellence in the region. DQG hosts Free Evening Seminars conducted exclusively for DQG member organizations to provide their employees with an effective networking and knowledge-sharing platform. Dubai Quality Group offers different partnership categories, including Strategic, Premium & Associate.

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