Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children, a hospital in Abu Dhabi and a part of the M42 group, has appointed Dr Summia Zaher as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
Dr Summia has more than two decades of healthcare experience, including a background in non-invasive treatments and minimal-intervention labour practices.
Originally from the UK, she is set to lead the hospital's mission of providing care for women and children in the GCC.
Trade Arabia reported that Dr Summia's tenure with the National Health Service (NHS) and a leadership fellowship in obstetrics have equipped her with insights into women's healthcare.
M42 group chief executive officer and managing director Hasan Jasem Al Nowais said: “Dr Summia’s leadership and expertise are valuable to Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children’s mission to provide world-class care in the region.
“We are confident that under her leadership, the hospital will continue to set new standards in women’s healthcare and further cement its position as a leader.”
She served as the medical director of Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children.
Since joining the hospital, Dr Summia has contributed significantly to the Research and Development Committee and has been instrumental in leading projects that enhance patient outcomes.
She is a proponent of patient education, advocating for women to be well-informed about their health choices.
Dr Summia said: “I am honoured to lead Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children as we continue to advance women’s healthcare in the UAE and the region.
“The all-female executive team at the hospital understands patients’ needs and is driving our focus, which is to continue providing exceptional care to every woman and child patient at the hospital and advance care at a national and regional level.”
Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children provides care through various specialists such as obstetricians, midwives, psychologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, and more.
The hospital offers residency programmes in obstetrics and paediatrics, with a focus on training Emirati doctors.
