- Company recognized in the sustainability project and public procurement categories at iconic awards
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 26 June 2023 – PureHealth, the largest integrated healthcare network in the Middle East, has announced that its subsidiary Rafed – the UAE’s first and largest group purchasing organization primarily focused on healthcare procurement, was awarded the Sustainable Procurement Project of the Year and Public Procurement Project of the Year categories at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) MENA Conference & Excellence in Procurement Awards.
The awards were handed over during a ceremony hosted by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), a UK-based organization operational in 180 countries that provides procurement professionals with chartered status and advocates best practices in terms of processes and policies. The global CCO of CIPS, David Taylor, was present on the occasion.
The awards were received despite tough competition from other top local and international companies across the MENA region.
In her comments, Shaista Asif, Group Chief Operating Officer of PureHealth, said: “We are proud of Rafed’s outstanding achievements. As Rafed continues to revolutionize procurement practices and reduce healthcare costs in the UAE and beyond, these awards serve as a testament to their unwavering dedication, exceptional projects, and commitment to delivering excellence in every aspect of their operations. At PureHealth, we are fully committed to promoting local economic growth, fostering job creation, and nurturing a sustainable ecosystem within our country. Through active participation, collaboration with local stakeholders, and investment in indigenous capabilities, we remain dedicated towards the National In-Country Value Program. These awards showcase PureHealth’s relentless pursuit of excellence and reinforce our position as a National Healthcare Champion.”
Commenting on the award, Mohammad Mustafa Saeed, Chief Executive Officer of Rafed, said: “We are honored to receive two awards from a prestigious organization such as CIPS, which is a testimony of our efforts in sustainability and the public procurement space. These awards reinforce the dedication and efforts of our entire procurement team and demonstrate the invaluable contributions that Rafed delivers to our clients, stakeholders, and end users. We remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering exceptional procurement outcomes that contribute to the betterment of healthcare services and ultimately benefit the communities we serve.”
CIPS UAE Spokesperson said: “We are pleased to recognize PureHealth and its subsidiary Rafed for their outstanding accomplishments in sustainable and public procurement. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to others in the industry and highlight the transformative impact that effective procurement strategies can have on healthcare organizations. By securing the Sustainable Procurement Project of the Year and Public Procurement Project of the Year awards at the CIPS MENA Conference & Excellence in Procurement Awards, PureHealth has demonstrated its leadership in driving sustainable practices and delivering value to the healthcare sector in the UAE. We congratulate PureHealth and Rafed on this well-deserved recognition.”
Awards organized by CIPS are considered the most prestigious and globally recognized and are known for their transparency and fairness. The awards are judged by a panel of procurement leaders from a variety of sectors across the region, who decide the winners based on their demonstration of best practices to the highest standards.
The awards also recognize Rafed’s services which seek to reduce operating costs for healthcare providers and ensure effective procurement and delivery mechanisms by establishing competitive contracts with leading suppliers.
The recognition is part of PureHealth and Rafed’s commitment to elevating the healthcare sector, with the aim to contribute to the future vision of the UAE to become one of the leading countries in the world in terms of the quality of healthcare services. PureHealth is working with Rafed and other group companies to promote a healthier lifestyle in the UAE, and beyond, and help ensure people live longer, healthier, happier, and fuller lives, in line with the Group’s vision of Longevity.
About PureHealth:
By advancing the science of longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the UAE to the rest of the world. PureHealth is the UAE’s largest integrated healthcare platform, with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 25+ hospitals, 100+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centers, insurance solutions, pharmacies, healthtech, procurement, investments, and more.
With groundbreaking innovations at the forefront of healthcare, the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind.
PureHealth’s network of healthcare facilities across Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates comprises:
- SEHA – Abu Dhabi Health Services Company – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
- Daman – The National Health Insurance Company, the UAE’s leading health insurer
- The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
- Rafed – The UAE’s largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organization
- Pure Lab – Managing and Operating the largest network of laboratories in the region
- Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center – Specialist healthcare center focused on cell therapy and regenerative medicine
- One Health – Sales, service support, and engineering network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
- The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi’s first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment
