06 August 2015
UE Medical reiterates its commitment to developing the healthcare sector by opening Danat Al Emarat on the 49th anniversary of the late Sheihk Zayed's ascension to power

Abu Dhabi - Danat Al Emarat (DAE), the first privatepurpose-built women and children'shospital in Abu Dhabi, opened its doors to its first patients today. The opening date was especially chosen to coincide with the 49th anniversary of the late President H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's ascension to power - a day considered by many to be the birth of modern UAE.

Commenting on the opening, Cheow Seng Lee, CEO at Danat Al Emarat Hospital said: "We are delighted to welcome patients into our world-class hospital facility.Today not only marks our opening day but the anniversary of the ascension of the late Sheikh Zayed to the throne as Ruler of Abu Dhabi Emirate. We have deliberately chosen this very special date to once again demonstrate our commitment in continuing his and his successor H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's vision of developing the healthcare sector in the emirate to offer citizens and residents a better quality of life."

Owned by United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical), the leading privately owned Healthcare Development & Investment Company in Abu Dhabi, and managed by Parkway Health, Danat Al Emarat was set-up as a one-stop-shop to offer patients a comprehensive range of medical services that promise to cater for the continuous needs of women and children.

The hospital has centers of excellence in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, neonatology, surgery, woman diagnostic and breast imaging, as well comprehensive outpatient services in general and internal medicine, a 24 hour walk-in clinic, laboratory and imaging.  In addition, it offers mothers additional support during pregnancy, such as antenatal classes and massage to ease their pregnancy period.

Besides the unparalleled patient-centered care, the hospital offers the latest in technology, including a fully-fledged level II and III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)that can care for babies who are born prematurely.

Located between the two bridges (Bain Al Jesrain) area along Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Danat Al Emarathas150 beds and a VIP floor with five VIP Suites, two Royal Suites and a Presidential Suite offering theutmost luxurious experience to patients. It also housesten delivery suites and four major operating theatres.

"With Danat Al Emarat, women and children in Abu Dhabi now have a place to go for all their needs, in all stages of their lives. Our highly-qualified medical staff is ready to welcome them and provide them with an unrivalled experience from the moment they walk in", concluded Lee. 

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About Danat Al Emarat
Danat Al Emarat is a world-class specialty women and children's hospital located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and managed by Singapore's ParkwayHealth, a subsidiary of Southeast Asia's largest private healthcare provider, Parkway Pantai Limited.

The five-story hospital covers an area of 45,000 square meters. It offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient medical services, , full-fledged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) & Pediatric Center, Woman's Diagnostics & Breast Imaging, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology & others, all of which are equipped with the latest technology and highly-qualified staff to provide unmatched patient and family-centered care. Adopting top international hospitality standards, Danat Al Emarat provides a full range of VIP suites and Services to cater to the Abu Dhabi Community combined with leisure and entertainment for the families and guests.

Danat Al Emarat is a flagship hospital of the UEMedical healthcare network, Abu Dhabi's leading privately owned Healthcare Development & Investment Company. The hospital was designed by renowned American architectural firm HKS.

For more information please visit www.danatalemarat.ae or www.uems.ae

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