Dubai: Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in Dubai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ernst and Young Middle East (EY) at Ru’ya Careers UAE 2025. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration through a secondment program that enables top talent from Dubai Health to gain experience in EY’s healthcare consulting practice.
According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU provides secondees with opportunities to develop skills in research, healthcare transformation, project management, and industry-specific knowledge. They will also learn consulting methodologies and global best practices. The collaboration aims to strengthen the expertise of Dubai Health professionals and contribute to advancing the quality of healthcare in the UAE through knowledge exchange and applied learning.
Khalifa Baqer, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Health, emphasized the partnership’s role in cultivating top talent and providing professionals with exposure to global best practices to enrich
their capabilities and perspectives. Anthony O’Sullivan, EY UAE Managing Partner, expressed pride in collaborating with Dubai Health and supporting their mission to shape the future of health. He highlighted the agreement’s focus on training healthcare professionals in research skills, transformation skills, and project management while gaining insights into industry challenges and trends.