Source : WAM
Eight healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi have been featured in Newsweek’s Best Specialised Hospitals Middle East 2026 list, with five ranking among the top 10 in the region across multiple specialties.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi led the Middle East rankings, achieving first place in cardiology, gastroenterology, and neurology, and second place in oncology.
Four other Abu Dhabi healthcare facilities—Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Burjeel Hospital, and Tawam Hospital—also ranked among the region’s top ten.
The list further includes Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children, and NMC Specialty Hospital.
This prestigious recognition highlights Abu Dhabi’s exceptional expertise and advanced capabilities in providing world-class specialised medical care, reinforcing its status as a global healthcare leader.
The rankings showcase the outstanding clinical outcomes and specialised expertise of the recognised facilities, demonstrating excellence in critical areas such as cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, orthopaedics, and paediatrics.
Their inclusion affirms the advanced capabilities of Abu Dhabi’s healthcare ecosystem, built on a shared commitment to patient safety, innovation, and clinical excellence.
“The Newsweek rankings recognise the depth and capability of Abu Dhabi’s specialised care ecosystem,” said Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH). “This achievement reflects the excellence demonstrated by our leading healthcare facilities – we commend their dedication to excellence, innovation and advancing clinical outcomes for our community.”
Developed in collaboration with global intelligence firm Statista, Newsweek’s rankings are considered one of the most credible international benchmarks for hospital quality.
The evaluation methodology is rigorous, incorporating peer recommendations from healthcare professionals across the region, internationally recognised accreditations and certifications, and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs).
By assessing hospitals across quality, safety, and patient experience, the rankings provide a trusted global reference for identifying top centres of specialised care.
Dr. Fayeza Saif Alyafei, Executive Director of Healthcare Quality Sector at DoH, said, “The exceptional performance of Abu Dhabi’s hospitals in cardiology and neurology, as recognised by the Newsweek rankings, reflects the depth of clinical expertise and the strength of our integrated system.”
The Department also emphasised the growing impact of its designated Centres of Excellence (CoEs), which are setting new benchmarks in adult and paediatric cardiovascular surgery, stroke treatment, burn care, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. These centres are central to Abu Dhabi’s specialised care landscape and demonstrate a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes locally and internationally.
DoH will continue collaborating with healthcare partners to expand specialised care capacity, develop talent, drive innovation, and ensure comprehensive well-being for all members of the community.
