Saudi Arabia ranked first among GCC and Middle East countries in the Arab Health Exhibition & Congress held in Dubai.

Arab Health Congress 2014 was attended by 80,000 participants representing the health care industry. Competition was fierce among international firms attending the congress.

The jury at the congress announced that Saudi Arabia came first for its achievements in the health care service domain in the Middle East.

The award was given to Saudi businessman Sobhi Batterjee, president of the Saudi-German Hospital Group, for his active role in the health care service industry.

Batterjee said he was surprised that the group came first, also topping the list in orthopedic surgery and sports-related injuries and accidents.

Batterjee expressed his happiness over winning the award, as well as that of the 6,000 employees working at the Saudi-German Hospital Group.

He said that his staff is honored to participate in the Kingdom’s successful campaign to promote health care services to citizens and residents.

He added that the group is keen on providing education and training for its staff, as this concept stems from its belief and culture to enhance educational and training standards.

He said the award represents an addition to the group career, which dates back 25 years. “The group has acquired many international awards in the health care field. We have always been and are still keen on providing the highest level of quality programs,” he added.

All the hospitals of the group have acquired the accreditation certificate of the American Health Quality Association, he said.

“I am grateful for the support that the group receives from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Crown Prince Salman and Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, who have enabled us to acquire the highest quality certificates.”

The Saudi–German Hospital Group was the only Saudi hospital to win the award.