The Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) was named after His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.
At MBRU, we have embraced His Highness’ principles of respect, integrity, innovation and advancement, and aim to be a leading medical and health sciences university. The university was established on an integrated platform that supports healthcare education, research, and early clinical practice for our students and faculty.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, launched Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) in 2002 to meet the demand for high-quality, patient-focused healthcare. Today, DHCC is home to more than 130 clinical partners, including hospitals, outpatient medical centers and diagnostic laboratories across 150 specialties with more than 5,500 licensed professionals
Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City free zone, was established in May 2011 by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to become an internationally recognized destination by enabling high quality integrated healthcare, education, research and wellness.
HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, is the Chairperson of DHCA’s Board of Directors.
DHCA’s work in health is fuelled by their commitment towards raising the bar when it comes to quality healthcare services. DHCA pays particular attention to the health sector by initiating and leading health programs and projects. With the healthcare sector being one of the most important service sectors in Dubai and across the UAE, DHCA continues to implement H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s vision by re-aligning Dubai Healthcare City to create an internationally renowned site and center for integrated medical services.
Through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), the Ministry has accredited all MBRU graduate and undergraduate degree programs. MBRU, located in the Emirate of Dubai, is officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates to award degrees and qualifications in higher education.
On June 9, 2016, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued the establishment law of MBRU No. (7) for the year 2016 along with Decrees No. (22 and 23) appointing His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum as Chancellor of the University and Chairperson of MBRU’s Board of Trustees.
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chancellor of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, MBRU celebrated the first graduation of 33 postgraduate dental students from its Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (HBMCDM).
