Dr. Ibtesam Al Bastaki, Director of investment and partnership at DHA, is responsible for the development of various public-private partnership projects and driving healthcare investment into projects in Dubai. . In addition to her main role and with 22 years of experience in healthcare she leads, advices and guides on the best practices to ensure a proper holistic expansion in health care industries within UAE. She has a wealth of experience and expertise having worked in both private and public sector entities such as the Prime Minister Office, VPS health care, MOH and DHA. Dr. Al Bastaki graduated as a medical physician from RCSI and gained her Arab Board in Family Medicine. She then received a Master’s degree in Health Care Management from RCSI. Moreover, she is a MBR Leadership Program graduate. Her additional roles include being the scientific chair for International Family Medicine (IFM) since 2014.
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