With over 21 years of experience in the healthcare sector both inside and outside the UAE, he has held numerous positions, significantly enhancing his expertise in medical management and specialised healthcare services. He specialised in ophthalmology with a focus on the retina from the University of Cologne, Germany. Throughout his career, he has held various medical and administrative positions, most notably as the Acting Director General of the Healthcare Regulatory Sector at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH). Dr. Rashed played a key role in managing several strategic projects in the healthcare sector, such as developing the master plan for the workforce in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and developing medical education programs, which has contributed to increasing the number of Emirati medical personnel in the Emirate. These projects have contributed to enhancing healthcare quality, ensuring integrated services focused on continuous improvement, elevated regulatory standards and patient safety. They have fostered a culture of excellence across the Emirate’s healthcare ecosystem, which comprises four key areas vital to strengthening the sector:
1. Healthcare Quality: Ensures continuous monitoring of compliance of health facilities licensed to operate in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with laws, regulations and standards.
2. Healthcare Licensing and Medical Education: Focuses on continuous planning and monitoring to ensure the highest standards are upheld in healthcare delivery and professional accountability.
3. International Patient Care: Ensures the necessary support to patients for treatment abroad, including their safety and providing them with seamless, high-quality treatment.
4. Health Life Sciences: Promotes cutting-edge medical research and fosters innovation to further drive the advancement of the healthcare sector.
Under Dr. Rashed Alsuwaidi’s strategic vision and extensive expertise, Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector continues to evolve, delivering world-class services that meet the highest international standards.