Leadership Team
Mr. Liam DuffyChief Executive Officer (CEO)
Liam joined Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital on March 21st 2017 after serving as Chief Executive Officer of Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland for 11 years.
Dr. Abdulqadir Al ZarooniDeputy Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Abdulqadir Al Zarooni is an Emirati healthcare leader and consultant urologist with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and hospital management.
Dr. Zuhair Afaneh, MD, MMM, CPE, CMQ, CPHQChief Medical Officer (CMO)
Dr. Zuhair Afaneh is a senior healthcare executive and Consultant in Endocrinology and Diabetes with over 25 years of clinical and administrative experience…
Mr. Abdulla Mohamed AlblooshiDirector of Operations (DOO)
Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alblooshi joined the organization in April 2017, bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in strategic planning, process improvement, and leadership in various fields.
Ms. Sahar Saadi MohammedHead of Human Resources
Ms. Sahar joined Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital on 17 December 2012. She was appointed as Head of Human Resources in 2021.
Mr. Obaid Alrais Al AliDirector – Government & International Relation
Mr. Obaid joined Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital on 15 September 2025 as the Director of Government and International Relations,
Ms. Alia AlhaddadAssistant Director of Nursing
Alia Alhaddad joined the organization in 2024, bringing over 15 years of progressive experience in nursing, including leadership roles.
