The Abu Dhabi entity aims to become a global player in pre-hospital care – News

Abu Dhabi-based Response Plus Holding (RPM), the largest provider of pre-hospital medical services in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, aims to become a global player, its new chairman said.

Omran Al Khoori, Emirati healthcare leader in the private sector, said expanding RPM’s presence in new markets, fostering a skilled workforce and investing in Emirati talents are among his top priorities.

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“In line with the UAE leadership’s vision of making the UAE the preferred global hub for healthcare and life sciences, RPM has been initiating significant efforts to develop a qualified national workforce in the field of health and enhance Emirati talent within its ranks,” said Al Khoori, the newly elected. president said Khaleej Times.

Omran Al Khoori

The company has the largest fleet of medical vehicles in the region and 1,600 healthcare workers. In addition to the United Arab Emirates, RPM has a presence in Saudi Arabia, Oman, India and Ethiopia. In 2021, RPM was listed as Response Plus Holding on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange and the following year entered the FTSE Global Micro Cap index.

“Among my key priorities for RPM is maintaining and growing its impressive track record of success. “One of RPM’s key strategic priorities is to become a global player in pre-hospital care.”

Al Khoori noted that the broader expansion of RPM’s network is being achieved through continued strategic partnerships, technological advancements and a commitment to providing quality pre-hospital healthcare services.

“RPM has a strong pipeline of projects in the UAE and the region, in collaboration with government and private sector entities.”

Al Khoori meets with President Sheikh Mohamed

RPM operates 500 clinics serving the oil and gas and industrial sectors, serving clients such as Adnoc, Schlumberger, Oxy, Total and Halliburton. In January, it acquired Prometheus Medical, a UK-based healthcare training and consulting services company that serves Shell and Chevron, among other major players.

“Our acquisition of Prometheus Medical is a great step as it will not only offer us capabilities in emergency consulting, training services and remote healthcare sectors, but will also open up new markets for us in the UK and Nordic regions,” he said. Al Khoori, who is also a member of the board of directors of Abu Dhabi-based Burjeel Holdings.

More training programs

RPM’s healthcare training centers provide medical, non-medical and lifesaving courses. The company, a major player in medical staff outsourcing, provides qualified technical and industrial staff in the primary and emergency healthcare sectors.

“Another area of ​​expansion we are looking at is expanding the reach of our training programs across all sectors and markets,” Al Khoori said.

Over the years, RPM has conducted more than 1.2 million training sessions for healthcare and non-healthcare professionals and has performed more than 10,000 emergency helicopter medical evacuations, including those from conflict zones. Provides medical support for major sporting events in the region.

“As a UAE-based company, we have a strong presence in the oil and gas sector, air medical evacuations, large-scale events and other industries. We are looking to expand our presence in pre-hospital care, remote health services and specialized medical training services. The acquisition of new international companies to strengthen our training and consulting programs has already begun, and a new set of training programs will be introduced to the UAE market.”

Foster Emirati talent

RPM, the emergency medical services provider, met its Emiratization targets last year and is “on track” to reach its next target in July 2024, Al Khoori said.

“The company continues to launch initiatives to raise the caliber of UAE domestic talent in line with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 and the broader national strategy.”

With the Tawteen program launched by the Abu Dhabi Department of Health and the Nafis initiative of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, RPM strives to “engage and upskill Emiratis to take up senior positions in the sector”, he stressed.

Last year, RPM signed a memorandum of understanding with Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) to boost employment opportunities for graduates.

Al Khoori underlined that over the years, innovation in the healthcare sector has blurred traditional boundaries and new business models driven by emerging technologies have evolved.

“We are working towards a future where traditional silos are broken, where technology and multi-stakeholder collaboration become the norm. We have partnered with different entities to ensure the optimization of technological adaptations to guarantee the best and fastest care for our patients,” Al Khoori stressed.

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