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Mhd Ghanem

co-founder & managing director at Citadel Group UAE

Professional Summary

Mhd Ghanem Alabyad is a co-founder and managing director with over 20 years of international experience in the healthcare industry. He has built a distinguished career in corporate management, integrated healthcare cooperation, and medical consultancy, leading large-scale healthcare initiatives across the region.

He has successfully contributed to the establishment of more than 50 healthcare organizations and supported over 10,000 healthcare professionals in securing licenses through DHA, MOH, DHCC, and DOH. His leadership is focused on delivering compliant, scalable, and strategically positioned healthcare ventures.

Core Competencies

Healthcare Business Setup & Strategy

Leading end-to-end development of healthcare facilities from concept to operation.

Regulatory Licensing & Approvals

Expert in DHA, MOH, DHCC, and DOH licensing frameworks and approvals.

Healthcare Systems & Consultancy

Providing strategic guidance for medical infrastructure, operations, and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Medical Business Setup

Establishing compliant and scalable healthcare facilities.

Healthcare Licensing

Managing approvals across UAE healthcare authorities.

Healthcare Consultancy

Advising on strategy, structure, and operations.

Facility Planning

Supporting efficient healthcare infrastructure development.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring adherence to healthcare standards.

Healthcare Expansion

Scaling and optimizing existing healthcare businesses.

Project History & Experience

SWIFT DSC – Level B (Jumeirah)

Scope of Work Key Highlights Challenges & Solutions Services Provided DHA Approvals & Submissions •…
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Exterior massing – G+3 street-side view

Chicago Hospital – Al Qusais

Scope of Work Key Highlights Challenges & Solutions Services Provided Architecture • Interior Design •…
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Al Moosa Clinics and Day Surgery Center

Scope of Work Key Highlights Challenges & Solutions Services Provided DHA Approvals & Submissions •…
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Elemental DSC Jumeirah Level C

Scope of Work Key Highlights Challenges & Solutions Services Provided DHA Approvals & Submissions •…
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ICARE Hospital Al Warsan

Scope of Work Key Highlights Challenges & Solutions Services Provided DHA Approvals & Submissions •…
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Fakeeh University Hospital Silicon Oasis

Citadel Group delivered planning, interiors and DHA approvals for Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai Silicon Oasis as approved healthcare consultant and medical planner.
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Close and side angle of reception counter with soft lighting at Psychology Medical Centre Dubai

Psychology Medical Centre UAE

Citadel Group delivered concept design, detailed drawings, authority approvals and full fit out for a psychology medical centre in Dubai with DHA approval and final certifications.
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Emirates DSC Motor City

Scope of Work Key Highlights Challenges & Solutions Services Provided Architectural Changes • Drawing QA/QC…
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Citadel Group delivered concept design, detailed drawings, authority approvals, and complete fit-out for a LASIK eye care center in Dubai, culminating in final certifications and handover.

Lasik Eye Care Center

Scope of Work Key Highlights Challenges & Solutions Services Provided Concept Design • Detailed Design…
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Ortho X Clinic reception and waiting area in Dubai designed by Citadel Group healthcare planner

Ortho X Clinic

Citadel Group delivered clinic planning, interiors, authority submissions and DHA approvals for Ortho X Clinic in Dubai with detailed drawings, full fit out, commissioning and handover.
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Commitment to Excellence in Healthcare Infrastructure

With more than two decades of experience, Mhd Ghanem Alabyad brings a strategic and results-driven approach to healthcare development. His work focuses on building compliant, efficient, and sustainable healthcare systems that meet both regulatory and market demands.

Through his leadership, healthcare providers and professionals are supported at every stage, from licensing and setup to operational success.