• The recognition affirms Amana Healthcare’s pioneering role in long-term, post-acute, and rehabilitative care across the region

Amana Healthcare, a core pillar within M42’s portfolio of world-class healthcare providers, has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Award for Patient-Centered Care and Community Engagement at the Arab Hospital Federation’s (AHF) Star of Excellence Awards. The ceremony took place under the High Patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, who was also in attendance.

The award highlights Amana Healthcare’s leadership in providing compassionate, patient-centered care across its long-term, rehabilitation, and specialized post-acute services. With an outstanding score of 90 out of 100, the facility ranks among the region’s top-performing institutions, reflecting its renowned commitment to clinical excellence and to supporting patients and their families at every step of their care journey.

Dr. Jason Gray, Chief Executive Officer of Amana Healthcare, said: “This recognition from the Arab Hospital Federation is a testament to the trust patients and their families place in Amana Healthcare, and it celebrates the exceptional dedication of our caregivers. For us, true patient-centered care goes beyond treatment; it is about creating compassionate, meaningful experiences that support healing, empower patients, and enrich the quality of life for every individual in our embrace care.”

The AHF Star of Excellence in Patient Experience program honors organizations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to advancing patient care. Developed in collaboration with The Beryl Institute, a global authority in patient experience improvement, the program is underpinned by a rigorous assessment framework. This year, the awards attracted 267 applications from 10 countries across the Arab region, with only 38 institutions recognized, highlighting the exceptional standards required to achieve this distinction.

This award not only reinforces Amana Healthcare’s position as a leading provider of specialized care across the UAE and wider region, but also propels M42’s mission to shape the future of health, delivering predictive, preventive, and personalized care that improves outcomes and redefines the patient experience.