Dr. Esmaeil Arbabi

Dr. Esmaeil Mohammad Arbabi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with excellent surgical experience including all types of corneal transplants (DMEK, DSAEK, PDEK, DALK, PKP), ocular surface reconstruction, complex cataract and laser refractive surgery.

Prior to joining Moorfields Eye Hospital Center, he was Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (Cornea, Cataract & Laser Refractive Surgery) and the Lead for Refractive Services at Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Dr. Esmaeil holds several prestigious degrees and certifications in the field of cataract and refractive surgery including MSc in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS) from Royal College of Ophthalmologist and Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology Subspecialty Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery (FEBOS-CR).

He is a member of Royal College of Ophthalmologists, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, European Board of Ophthalmology, UK Cross-Linking Consortium, EYE -LAW CHAMBERS – Medicolegal Expert and Expert, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

He is instrumental in high quality papers in various peer reviewed journals and numerous scientific and ophthalmology publications. He is also an examiner for the University of Leeds and the University of Liverpool and for the European Board of Ophthalmologist (FEBO exam).

Elhadi Hassan

Mr. Elhadi Hassan has been Managing Director of Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai since 2016. His most recent previous experience includes holding the title of Group CFO for Al Noor Hospitals Group. In addition to holding an M.B.A. in Finance, and a B.A. in Business Administration, he has been a Certified Public Accountant since 2001.

Mr. Elhadi has a wealth of experience gained both internationally and nationally, with over 20 years of experience in various sectors such as healthcare, higher education and service industry. He is a highly accomplished, result-driven CFO with progressive experience in Finance, Operations, Material Management, Revenue Cycle, and Strategies within mature or start-up global multi-million dollar corporations (PLC). His ability to streamline operations and finance has helped Fortune 250 companies he worked with achieve growth, increase efficiency and improve bottom-line.

Dr. Ammar Safar

Dr. Ammar Safar is the Chief Medical Officer of Moorfields Eye Hospitals in the UAE since 2018, and a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University Of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Ammar holds a certificate in Healthcare Management from Cornell University and has previously served as the President of Medical Staff at American Hospital Dubai. He is American Board Certified in Ophthalmology and is a highly experienced consultant in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.

Dr. Ammar has over 20 years of experience and trained in Georgetown University in Washington, DC and the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, USA. Dr. Ammar then went on to hold the position of Assistant and later Associate Professor and Director of Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, in the United States.

 

Maha Aboughali

Ms. Maha Aboughali is the Business Development and Marketing Director of Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, since 2007. Her previous experience includes Marketing and Management roles in multinational and national organisations, both nationally and internationally. In addition to holding an M.B.A. with a concentration in Management (Honors), she also holds a B.B.A. with a concentration in Marketing, obtained from the University of Texas, USA.

Ms. Maha possesses over 20 years of experience across various sectors, including a multinational telecommunications company, a multinational advertising and marketing agency, and a US based retail subsidiary company of Berkhsire Hathaway. Her healthcare industry management experience spans over 12 years. Her main drivers include long term strategy and relationship building, effective communication, detailed planning, and efficiency in implementation and execution, in order to achieve a sustainable and long term organizational growth, with the help of both external and internal key stakeholders to the organisation.