In a significant advancement for organ transplantation in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Department of Health has recognized Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi as a Center of Excellence in Multiorgan Transplantation for adults. This prestigious designation highlights the ongoing progress in the region’s organ transplant framework and positions Abu Dhabi as a leading destination for world-class healthcare services. Cleveland Clinic’s exceptional commitment to innovation and medical expertise promises to enhance patient outcomes across the emirate and beyond.
Recognition and Celebration
During a ceremony attended by prominent figures such as Mansour Ibrahim Al-Mansouri, the Head of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, and Dr. Noura Khamees Al-Ghaithi, the department’s undersecretary, the honor was formally presented to Dr. George-Pascal Haber, the CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, along with several organ transplantation specialists. This event underscores the collaborative effort to foster advanced health services in the region.
Commitment to Patient Care
Dr. Noura Khamees Al-Ghaithi emphasized that this recognition represents the department’s dedication to ensuring that patients have access to state-of-the-art healthcare services aligned with the highest global standards. “Centers of Excellence” like Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi play a critical role in enhancing the quality of life within the community, further asserting Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub for healthcare excellence, bolstered by advanced infrastructure and qualified medical professionals.
Innovative Achievements in Organ Transplantation
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s designation as a Center of Excellence reflects its unwavering commitment to innovation, research, and education to improve therapeutic outcomes for patients in Abu Dhabi and the surrounding region. The hospital has celebrated numerous groundbreaking accomplishments in organ transplantation, including the first robotic-assisted lung transplant in the region in 2025 and the first simultaneous liver-lung transplant in 2023. Additionally, the hospital executed the inaugural robotic kidney transplant and facilitated a unique kidney donation between three donors and three recipients in the country.
Unique Facilities and Specialized Programs
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi stands as the only facility in the UAE with a dedicated intensive care unit for multiorgan transplantation, further enhancing its capabilities. It hosts the region’s sole lung transplant program, reinforcing its role in advancing the organ donation system through advanced technologies and multidisciplinary care. Dr. George-Pascal Haber expressed pride in this recognition, stating that the hospital has performed over 1,000 organ transplant procedures since the program’s inception in 2017, achieving results that match or surpass those of leading global academic medical centers.