About EHES, Our Mission and Leadership in Health Economics

The Emirates Health Economics Society (EHES), operating under the Emirates Medical Association (EMA), serves as the definitive regional catalyst for transitioning healthcare systems from volume to value. We bridge the gap between clinical excellence, healthcare economics, and national policy to ensure long-term healthcare sustainability in the United Arab Emirates and the broader GCC region.

Purpose

Mission & Objectives

Our Mission

To build UAE capacity in health economics and HTA, connecting clinicians, payers, academics, government and industry around rigorous evidence for better health outcomes.

Our Objectives

Six priorities guiding our work

Practical commitments that translate our mission into measurable impact across the UAE and GCC healthcare ecosystem.

Advance HTA

Drive HTA methodology and adoption across the UAE healthcare ecosystem.

Education & CME

Provide continuing education and CME opportunities for health economics professionals.

Research & Publications

Publish high-quality regional research, reports and thought leadership.

Policy Advisory

Advise policymakers on value-based care, reimbursement and sustainable financing.

GCC Collaboration

Foster cross-border collaboration on health economics topics throughout the GCC.

Industry & Payer Dialogue

Bridge industry, providers, insurers and payers around shared value-based frameworks.

Healthcare policy documents, stethoscope and analytics dashboard on a clinician's desk.
Health economics workshop with UAE and GCC leaders reviewing global health data.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Dr. Sara Al Dallal

Dr. Sara Al Dallal

President

UAE physician and public-health leader driving EHES's national agenda in health economics and HTA.

Mr. Trevor Coons

Mr. Trevor Coons

Vice President

Health-economics strategist connecting UAE payers, providers and industry around value-based care.

Mr. Medhat Habeeb

Mr. Medhat Habeeb

Secretary General

Operations lead coordinating EHES membership, governance and partnerships across the GCC.

Mrs. Nuriya Musina

Mrs. Nuriya Musina

Scientific Committee Chair

HTA researcher shaping EHES's scientific programme, publications and international collaborations.

Mr. Mohamed Tahoun

Mr. Mohamed Tahoun

Media & Communications

Leads EHES communications, podcast and outreach across the UAE health-economics community.

Affiliations & Strategic Partners

Working alongside regional and global health-economics leaders