Abu Dhabi, UAE, 14 November 2026 – PureHealth has partnered with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council to recruit 250 Emirati graduates within three years through the National Healthcare Programme, supporting the development of national talent as a cornerstone of the future of this vital sector.
The National Healthcare Programme is one of the most prominent initiatives under Nafis, the UAE’s programme for Emiratisation, and strengthens the partnership between the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council and healthcare institutions across the country. It gives enrolled students practical experience and a route into the job market through mentorship, training, qualifications, and employment opportunities during their studies or after graduation, helping build a generation of qualified Emirati healthcare professionals.
Beginning in 2026, graduates have joined PureHealth Group across eight vital, high-demand specialties, including nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia technology, medical laboratory sciences, health information management and emergency medical services. The initiative will be delivered through PureHealth’s Emirati Development Center (EDC), an integrated national platform designed to qualify and empower national talent and build a sustainable pathway to develop future healthcare leaders.
This partnership aligns with the UAE’s strategic objectives to enhance the competitiveness of Emirati talent and empower them in the private sector, particularly in healthcare professions of strategic priority. It also supports the resilience and future readiness of the national healthcare system by building a strong foundation of qualified national talent. This reinforces the healthcare sector’s position as a key driver of sustainable economic development.
Rashed Al Qubaisi, Group Chief Operating Officer of PureHealth, said: “Our partnership with Nafis is a long-term investment in the UAE’s healthcare future. Bringing Emirati graduates into critical clinical and operational roles strengthens our capabilities today while building leadership capacity for tomorrow. Through the Emirati Development Center, we are equipping Emiratis with the skills, experience, and progression opportunities needed to lead a resilient, world-class healthcare system.”
The Emirati Development Center is PureHealth’s national talent platform, supporting professionals from entry-level to executive leadership through structured and tailored learning, mentorship, and hands-on experience. The platform has already supported the progression of hundreds of Emirati professionals, reinforcing PureHealth’s commitment to developing 1,000 future-ready national healthcare leaders by 2030, in alignment with Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. The collaboration will be implemented through a structured three-year roadmap from 2026 to 2028, contributing to national workforce development and expanding private-sector Emiratisation across the UAE’s healthcare system.
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About PureHealth:
PureHealth is the largest healthcare group in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 110+ hospitals, 316+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare as the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind. By advancing the Science of Longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world.
PureHealth’s network comprises:
- SEHA – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
- SEHA CLINICS – Delivering comprehensive community-based healthcare services
- Daman (The National Insurance Company) – The UAE’s leading health insurer
- The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
- Rafed – The UAE’s largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation
- PureLab – Managing and operating the largest network of laboratories in the region
- One Health – A network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
- The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi’s first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment
- Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US
- Circle Health Group – The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK
- Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) – the largest private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus
- PureCS – A leading cloud and technology services provider, specialising in IT management and consulting solutions, cybersecurity, cloud services and AI information systems
- Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) – The UAE’s largest healthcare complex, delivering integrated complex care
To learn more, please visit www.purehealth.ae