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From the Arab Hospitals Federation

Foreword

The Arab Hospitals Federation does not convene meetings. It moves healthcare systems.

Having marked its 25th anniversary, AHF stands today as the backbone of healthcare leadership across the Arab world, spanning 22 countries and united by a single conviction: that excellence in healthcare is not a privilege of geography or resources, but a standard that every Arab health system can and must achieve.

We are living through the most consequential transformation healthcare has ever faced. Artificial intelligence is redefining how care is delivered and governed. The shift from volume to value is restructuring how systems are financed and measured. The pressure to design hospitals that are simultaneously intelligent, sustainable, and financially viable has never been greater.

Our theme, “Leaders in Action: Strengthening Foundations in the Era of Change,” is a call to action. Across the Leadership Circles, MedHealth creates space for peer-level dialogues on AI governance, human capital, intelligent hospital design, integrated care models, hospital leadership and global competitiveness.

The future of Arab healthcare will be built by the people in this Summit. AHF exists to ensure they never have to build it alone.

Fadi Alame — AHF President

Fadi Alame

President, Arab Hospitals Federation

Fadi Alame
President
Arab Hospitals Federation
Alice Boueiz — AHF Chief Executive Officer

Alice Boueiz

Chief Executive Officer, Arab Hospitals Federation

Alice Boueiz
Chief Executive Officer
Arab Hospitals Federation
The Host Destination

Why Doha?

A Strategic Choice. A Shared Vision.

  • A Longstanding AHF PartnerQatar has played a pivotal role in supporting the Arab Hospitals Federation’s sustainability, growth, and regional impact.
  • A Vision for the FutureQatar National Vision 2030 is driving a world-class healthcare system built on quality, prevention, innovation, and sustainability.
  • A Benchmark for Healthcare ExcellenceHamad Medical Corporation and the expanding private healthcare sector position Qatar as a regional leader in clinical excellence, integrated care, and patient safety.
  • A Hub for Healthcare InnovationSustained investment in digital health, smart infrastructure, data integration, and workforce development is shaping future-ready healthcare.
  • A Strategic Healthcare MarketStrong government support and growing opportunities in medical technologies, digital solutions, and pharmaceuticals create an attractive environment for partnerships and investment.
  • A Global Meeting PointQatar’s diplomatic standing, accessibility, and world-class infrastructure make Doha a credible destination for regional and international healthcare leaders.
THE MEDHEALTH EXPERIENCE

Where healthcare leadership meets action

The MedHealth Experience — leadership, dialogue and regional influence
Leaders in Action — Strengthening Foundations in the Era of Change

Healthcare across the Arab world is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, financial pressures, workforce challenges, sustainability demands and rapidly evolving patient expectations. Strengthening the foundations of healthcare is a leadership responsibility—one that calls for governance, innovation, resilience, quality and collective action.

The people shaping the conversation

Featured Leaders & Speakers

Search by name, institution or leadership circle. Each speaker profile shows their professional title and programme participation.

Mrs. Alice Boueiz
Mrs. Alice BoueizChief Executive Officer, Arab Hospitals Federation
Opening Ceremony · AHF Opening Statement
Mr. Joseph Hazel
Mr. Joseph HazelGroup CEO, Apex Health; Member, AHF Leaders Advisory Board
Opening Ceremony · Inaugural Address & Leadership Circle 3
MP. Fadi Alame
MP. Fadi AlamePresident, Arab Hospitals Federation
Opening Ceremony · Welcome Address & Chairmen of Circle One
HE. Prof. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar
HE. Prof. Khaled Abdel GhaffarChairman, Executive Office of Council of Arab Health Ministers; Minister of Health & Population, Egypt
Opening Ceremony · Keynote Speeches of Honor Guests & Panelist in Leadership Circle 1
Mrs. Rima Maalouf
Mrs. Rima MaaloufHead of Policy & Advocacy JANZ and Emerging Markets– Viatris
Leadership Circle 1 · Chairmen
HE. Prof. Mohamad Haidar
HE. Prof. Mohamad HaidarMinister of Labor, Lebanon
Leadership Circle 2 · Panelists
HE. Dr. Musaab Nazzal Al-Ali
HE. Dr. Musaab Nazzal Al-AliMinister of Health, Syria
Leadership Circle 1 · Panelist
Major General Dr. Eng. Abdulrahman Alabdulmalik
Major General Dr. Eng. Abdulrahman AlabdulmalikCommander of Armed Forces Medical Services, Qatar
Leadership Circle 1 · Panelists
Dr. Ali ElHaj
Dr. Ali ElHajHead of Leadership, Governance & Reserach - Arab Hospitals Federation
Leadership Circle 2 · Panelists
Ms. Valerie Wehner
Ms. Valerie WehnerEMEA Head of Government Affairs, Market Development and Global Partnerships, Vantive
Leadership Circle 2 · Chairmen
HE. Mr. Meraee bin Hamed AlQahtani
HE. Mr. Meraee bin Hamed AlQahtaniDeputy Minister for Nationalization and Human Capital
Leadership Circle 2 · Keynote Speaker
HE. Sheikh Dr. Salman Al Sabah
HE. Sheikh Dr. Salman Al SabahUndersecretary, Ministry of Health, Kuwait
Leadership Circle 2 · Panelists
HE. Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky
HE. Dr. Ahmed El-SobkyChairman, Egypt Healthcare Authority
Leadership Circle 2 · Panelists
HE. Dr. Mariam Al Jalahma
HE. Dr. Mariam Al JalahmaCEO, Bahrain Government Hospitals
Leadership Circle 2 · Panelists
HE. Dr. Fawzi Al Hammouri
HE. Dr. Fawzi Al HammouriChairman, Private Hospitals Association, Jordan
Leadership Circle 2 · Panelists
Mr. Ahmed El Zeftawy
Mr. Ahmed El ZeftawyGroup Chief Human Resources Office, Apex Health, Qatar
Leadership Circle 2 · Panelist
Dr. Sally Al Rabbaa
Dr. Sally Al RabbaaChairman, Academic Partnership Division, Arab Hospitals Federation
Leadership Circle 3 · Chairmen
Mr. Rawad Jamaleddine
Mr. Rawad JamaleddineDirector of Quality, Risk and Patient Affairs, AUBMC; Executive Council Member, Arab Hospitals Federation
Leadership Circle 3 · Chairmen
Mr. Sherif Beshara
Mr. Sherif BesharaCEO, American Hospital, Dubai
Leadership Circle 3 · Panelists
Dr. Marwan Al Kaabi
Dr. Marwan Al KaabiCEO, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi
Leadership Circle 3 · Panelists
Mr. Nassib Nasr
Mr. Nassib NasrGeneral Manager, Hôtel-Dieu de France Hospitals Network, Lebanon
Leadership Circle 3 · Panelists
Dr. Nezar Bahabri
Dr. Nezar BahabriGroup CEO, Saudi German Health
Leadership Circle 3 · Panelist
Dr. Ahmed Ezzeldin
Dr. Ahmed EzzeldinCEO, Cleopatra Hospitals Group, Egypt
Leadership Circle 3 · Panelists
Dr. Ahmed Eissa
Dr. Ahmed EissaGroup CEO, Saudi German Health, UAE
Leadership Circle 3 · Panelists
Dr. Youssef Bassim
Dr. Youssef BassimHead of Digital Health Transformation & AI Division, Arab Hospitals Federation
Leadership Circle 4 · Chairmen
Mr. Tony Elzoghbi
Mr. Tony ElzoghbiChairman, Strategic Partnership & Global Alliances Division, Arab Hospitals Federation
Leadership Circle 4 · Chairmen
Dr. Hamid Ravaghi
Dr. Hamid RavaghiRegional Advisor for Hospital Care & Management, WHO EMRO
Leadership Circle 4 · Panelists
Mr. Brian De Francesca
Mr. Brian De FrancescaSpecial Envoy for AI & Synthetic Workforce Development, Arab Hospitals Federation
Leadership Circle 4 · Panelists
Dr. Tamara Sunbul
Dr. Tamara SunbulGroup Chief Information Officer, Fakeeh Care Group, Saudi Arabia
Leadership Circle 4 · Panelists
Dr. Jason Gray
Dr. Jason GrayChief Executive Officer, Amana Healthcare, M42
Leadership Circle 4 · Panelists
Mr. Nayef Maalouf
Mr. Nayef MaaloufPresident & CEO , Bellevue Medical Center
Leadership Circle 4 · Panelist
Prof. Waleed Tamimi
Prof. Waleed TamimiHead section of Clinical Biochemistry Lab King Abdulaziz Medical City National Guard
Leadership Circle 4 · Panelist
Mr. Bob Issa
Mr. Bob IssaGroup Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Apex Group; Head of Qatar Chapter, World Council for Medical Tourism
Leadership Circle 5 · Chairmen
Mr. Rony Abdel Hay
Mr. Rony Abdel HayExecutive Council Member, Arab Hospitals Federation
Leadership Circle 5 · Chairmen
Dr. Aleksandra Gardasevic-Slavuljica
Dr. Aleksandra Gardasevic-SlavuljicaTourism Destination Transformation Strategist and Advisor
Leadership Circle 5 · Keynote Speaker
Prof. Diana Soriano
Prof. Diana SorianoPresident, World Council for Medical Tourism
Leadership Circle 5 · Panelists
Dr. Mohaymen Abdel Ghany
Dr. Mohaymen Abdel GhanyGroup CEO, Fakeeh Health, UAE
Leadership Circle 5 · Panelists
Dr. Ossama Shaheen
Dr. Ossama ShaheenPresident, Arab African Council for Awareness & Executive Council Member , Arab Hospitals Federation
Leadership Circle 5 · Chairmen
Dr. Mireille Khalil
Dr. Mireille KhalilSenior Projects Officer, Arab Hospitals Federation
Day 2 · Field Visit · Facilitators
AHF LEADERS SELECT 2026

Not everyone leads.
Few leave a mark.

The AHF Leaders Select 2026 recognition ceremony will take place during the opening ceremony of MedHealth Doha on 22 November 2026.

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AHF Leaders Select 2026 recognized healthcare leaders
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