Sharjah Healthcare City set to open 2013

The location and geographic boundaries of the healthcare city Sharjah – Agencies Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC), formed with the objective to transform and enhance the regional healthcare service industry and establish Sharjah as the most sought after destination for healthcare services is set to commence operations by early next year.
In a statement, Abdulla Ali Al Mahyan, Chairman of SHCC and a member of Sharjah Executive Council, said, "our objective of setting up Sharjah Healthcare City is to create a perfect solution for the ever growing needs of the healthcare and allied services in the region."
He added said the Sharjah Healthcare City has been decreed by H.H Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme council and the Ruler of Sharjah SHCC and will be set-up on an extensive area of 2.4 million square meters. The Sharjah Healthcare City will operate as a free zone under Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) and will offer a state-of-the-art facility for healthcare centres and allied services.
The primary aim of the Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) is to manage an immediate solution for the hospital bed gap that exists in Sharjah and Northern Emirates. The City will also enhance the already growing healthcare infrastructure of the Emirate including the world class Sharjah University Hospital.
The Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) will offer prospective investors i.e. individuals and companies across the globe an excellent investment opportunity in the field of healthcare and related fields under convenient free zone rules and regulations through single window service system.
Abdulla added, "The final master plan is under study with the concerned Authorities and the City will be built as per international standards and will be functional by 1st quarter of 2013. Sharjah Healthcare City has great location advantage as it will be located adjacent to Emirates road and Al Dhaid road; next to the Sharjah University City. Sharjah Healthcare City will be approximately 10 kms from both Dubai and Sharjah international airports.
Some well established hospitals and esteemed foundations have already confirmed their presence in the Sharjah Healthcare City. For instance, The Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation has said it will provide a trauma hospital, as well as the Mubarak Al Hassawi Medical Complex, a specialised tertiary care hospital complimented by state of the art rehabilitation facilities.
Sharjah Healthcare City will offer 100 percent foreign owned investment opportunities for small, medium or larger hospitals, clinics, laboratories, rehabilitation centres, residential units, health clubs, consultancy offices, storage and production units of healthcare equipments and accessories.
It will aim to service the healthcare needs of the UAE residents as well as population around the region with state-of-the-art facilities in the scope of healthcare. "Our commitment is to create a destination that offers trusted and holistic solutions in healthcare for all mankind. So we intend to service and fulfil the needs of all demographics within the City with as many options possible in healthcare." said Abdulla.
Sharjah Healthcare City has created simple yet stringent criteria for prospective partners to ensure they house the best options possible in healthcare. In addition to this the City will also be home to research and training facilities that will help in developing and creating future talent for the facility.