Dr Tarek Fathey

Dr. Tarek Fathey is a seasoned, award-winning healthcare leader who brings 25 years of extensive experience, having worked across several clinical, administrative, and managerial positions. Originally trained as a paediatric general practitioner, he worked in teaching hospitals and private practice in Egypt before joining Mediclinic in Dubai in 1998.

He holds a Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Wollongong, Australia. Throughout his career, he has received a number of commendations and awards, and has also undergone ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System (QMS) Assessor training.

Career history

• Group Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) (March 2021 – May 2022)
• Chief Operating Officer at Mediclinic (2015–2021)
• Hospital Director – Mediclinic City Hospital (2010–2015)
• Assistant Hospital Manager – Mediclinic Welcare Hospital (2006–2007)
• General Manager Outpatient and Emergency Departments – Mediclinic Welcare Hospital (2004–2006)

What Dr Tarek Fathey could bring to his SEHA tenure: His documented track record demonstrates deep expertise in leading large-scale healthcare operations across both private and public sectors. His progression through clinical, operational, and executive roles at Mediclinic—combined with his formal MBA training—positioned him to drive organizational transformation at SEHA, the UAE's largest healthcare network. His paediatric medicine background and 25 years of multi-disciplinary healthcare experience enabled him to lead SEHA's response to emerging healthcare challenges while building modern, patient-centric service models across Abu Dhabi's public hospital system.