Emaar Healthcare Group (EHG), the health care subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has entered into a strategic partnership with Methodist International (MI), the international subsidiary of The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. The tie-up was the result of EHG's global search for healthcare specialists with a shared vision for innovation, quality and performance. Through this partnership, EHG and MI envision a differentiated standard of clinical quality and premier services, consistent throughout the network. The multi-year agreement will set the platform for developing world-class hospitals and healthcare facilities in key markets throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Turkey. “Emaar Healthcare Group is committed to bringing in the world's best practices in health care through strategic partnerships with international leaders in medical care,” said Omar Al-Shunnar, executive director of Emaar Healthcare Group. “The agreement with Methodist International, one of the world's premier names in health care delivery, underscores our efforts to bring in the best of medical services to the region and Emaar's communities.” “Methodist is committed to providing leading medicine coupled with the finest healing skill, compassion, and respect for human dignity,” said Dr Lynn Schroth, chief executive officer of Methodist International. “Building upon a legacy of international patient care, research and education, the Methodist agreement with Emaar Healthcare Group is a dedication to the goal of improving the quality of care around the world by sharing knowledge and experience. This partnership truly brings together two successful and progressive organizations to impact global health care in an unprecedented manner.” __
