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The National Rehabilitation Center realized from the very beginning that it could not deliver on its mission unless it is manned wit staff of high caliber. Therefore, it exerted great efforts to attract best-in-class medical and administrative experts. It also provided orientation and training world-class programs to other staff. The efforts paid off and the largest center specialized in drug addict treatment and rehabilitation in the region was created.
Dr. Samya Mohammed Al Mamari
Acting Medical Services Sector Director
Mrs. Samya Al Mamari has a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Sharjah University. Then, she continued her education and obtained a Master’s of Quality Management from University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE; class of 2007 and in 2011 she completed her second degree; Master of Public Health in Leadership and management of Health Care Systems in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) and currently she is doing her Doctoral Degree with the same university. Professionally, she progressed through the nursing profession starting from being a practical nurse to become a Director of Nursing. She worked in different units such as Medical, surgical, VIP, ICU and Dialysis as a staff nurse. She also took part as a part time instructor in the School of Medical Services at Zayed Military Hospital. Then she changed her work direction to nursing administration by becoming a Head Nurse, then Medical/Surgical Assistant Chief Nurse, followed by being a Deputy Director of Nursing and currently a Director of Nursing at the National Rehabilitation Center. During her career years, she was invited to be a speaker in few conferences and she is an active member in couple of committees at the national level.
Mrs. Samya Al Mamari has a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Sharjah University. Then, she continued her education and obtained a Master’s of Quality Management from University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE; class of 2007 and in 2011 she completed her second degree; Master of Public Health in Leadership and management of Health Care Systems in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) and currently she is doing her Doctoral Degree with the same university. Professionally, she progressed through the nursing profession starting from being a practical nurse to become a Director of Nursing. She worked in different units such as Medical, surgical, VIP, ICU and Dialysis as a staff nurse. She also took part as a part time instructor in the School of Medical Services at Zayed Military Hospital. Then she changed her work direction to nursing administration by becoming a Head Nurse, then Medical/Surgical Assistant Chief Nurse, followed by being a Deputy Director of Nursing and currently a Director of Nursing at the National Rehabilitation Center. During her career years, she was invited to be a speaker in few conferences and she is an active member in couple of committees at the national level.
Feb 2018-till today: Acting Medical Services Sector Director
National Rehabilitation Centre - Abu Dhabi
Oct 2017-till today: Head of DG Technical Office
National Rehabilitation Centre - Abu Dhabi
July 2013-till today: Director of Nursing
National Rehabilitation Centre - Abu Dhabi
Jan 2012-July 2013: Nursing Unit Manager
National Rehabilitation Centre - Abu Dhabi
Aug 2010-Jan 2012: Acting Deputy Director of Nursing
Zayed Military Hospital - Abu Dhabi
Aug 2009-Aug 2010: Acting Director of Nursing
Zayed Military Hospital - Abu Dhabi
July 2007-Aug 2009: Assistant Director of Nursing
Zayed Military Hospital - Abu Dhabi
Sep 2005-Jan 2012: Nephrology Unit Manager
Nephrology Unit - Zayed Military Hospital - Abu Dhabi
March 2005-Sep 2005: Deputy In-charge of Nephrology Unit
Nephrology Unit - Zayed Military Hospital - Abu Dhabi
Feb 2005- Feb 2007: Part-time Nursing Instructor
School of Medical Services - Zayed Military Hospital - Abu Dhabi
July 2003-March 2005: Register Nurse (RN)/Dialysis Nurse
Nephrology Unit - Zayed Military Hospital - Abu Dhabi
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- 2011 – 2018: Doctor of Public Health Program in Health Care Management and Leadership for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Abu Dhabi - UAE / Baltimore - USA
- 2008 – 2011: Master of Public Health Program in Health Care Management and Leadership for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Abu Dhabi - UAE / Baltimore - USA
- 2005 – 2007: Master of Quality Management, University of Wollongong - Dubai - UAE
- 2001 - 2003: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (GPA 3.62), University of Sharjah - Sharjah -UAE
- 1997
- 2001: Higher Diploma in Nursing (GPA 3.03), Higher Colleges of
Technology, Abu Dhabi Women’s College - Abu Dhabi - UAE
- 1992 - 1994: Practical Nursing Course (93.61%), School of Medical Services, Zayed Military Hospital - Abu Dhabi - UAE
- 1990 - 1991: High School Certificate/Science (75%), Women Union - Abu Dhabi - UAE
Name:
samya.almamari@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0200
Office Address:
12029 W1
Dr. Mohamed Alhosani
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Name:
mohamed.alhosani@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0700
Office Address:
11047 W1
Dr. Hisham AlArabi
Hesham Farouk Elarabi assumes the role of a consultant on medical and technical subject matters and projects. He brings over 20 years of experience in mental health. He has developed and delivered the landmark clinical trial, the Suboxone Treatment and Rehabilitation Trial (STAR-T), in collaboration with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurosciences, King’s College London. START is assumed to set the stage for a paradigm shift in treatment of opioid use disorders and will facilitate safe access to opioid assisted treatment. Previously, Dr. Elarabi several roles including head of health education, research, and studies and contributed to establishing school and family based prevention programs and social mobilization. He contributed to policy, advocacy and legislative amendments and contributed to the transformation of treatment and care services. Hesham also established key capacity building programs including the Diploma in Applied Psychological Skills in collaboration with Maudsely International, and College of Medicine and Health Sciences-UAE University.
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He is has several publications across addiction sciences in high impact journals like Addiction. Hesham’s research interests include pharmacopsychiatry, neurobiology and integration of imaging in treatment planning, cognitive and memory, social psychology and individual differences, and artificial intelligence in responses to mental health challenges.
Dr. Elarabi is American board certified in psychiatry pharmacotherapy and specializes in medication assisted treatment of substance use disorders. Academically, Hesham has completed Doctor of Philosophy in Addictions at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurosciences at King’s College London. He holds a Master of Science in Addiction Studies-King’s College London-UK/ Adelaide University-Australia, Diploma in Applied Clinical Psychological Skills- College of Medicine and Health Sciences-UAE University, Masters in Psychology©- Brunel University-UK, and a diploma in project management-Cambridge University-UK. Hesham completed his post graduate clinical doctorate training at Indiana University-Purdue University hospitals in the United States. Hesham is an International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP) and trained in Refugee Trauma from Harvard University Medical School, Project Management-London University. He is qualified to practice in his home country Canada, United States, UAE and Egypt.
Name:
hisham.alarabi@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0054
Office Address:
11033 W1
Dr. Mansour Assaf , MD, MRCPsych
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Assaf has joined the National Rehabilitation Center in 2016 and is currently a Consultant Psychiatrist there . Before which he worked with Zayed military hospital in Abu Dhabi (from 2011 to 2016 ), where he was mainly involved in the addiction unit. Dr. Assaf has a rich experience gained from his years of working in Egypt , Faculty of Medicine , Ain Shams university , Where he obtained his Doctorate degree (MD ) in Psychiatry and has been trained as a researcher ,and clinician reaching the post of Psychiatry Lecturer. He has also received membership of The Arab medical council in 2007 and later in 2014 he obtained the membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrist (MRCPsych) from London - UK .
Dr. Mansour Assaf is a consultant psychiatrist, who has joined the National Rehabilitation Center (NRC) in 2016. He has around 16 years of clinical experience and he has earned the Medical Doctorate Degree in Psychiatry (MD degree) in 2011 from the Faculty of Medicine- Ain Shams University – Cairo – Egypt .He is an active member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists- London – UK, since 2014. He also holds a Master’s degree of Neuropsychiatry since 2005 from Faculty Of Medicine – Ain Shams University and he was Arab Board certified in 2007.
Dr . Assaf has completed his training and residency program in Psychiatry at Ain Shams University, Faculty Of Medicine, where he was trained on utilizing multidisciplinary approach of management to tailor culturally sensitive management plans with a solid background in Psychopharmacology and Neuropsychiatry as well as in-depth knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET).
His past clinical experience included working as a specialist psychiatrist at Zayed Military Hospital- Abu Dhabi – UAE (2011 –2016) hospital) and before that at Prof. Ahmed Okasha hospital – Cairo – Egypt (2006 -2011) and also worked as a lecturer of psychiatry at the faculty of medicine- Ain Shams University, Cairo.
Addiction Psychiatry - General Adult Psychiatry.
- Assessment of the Use of Point-Of-Care Pregabalin Testing For Drug Monitoring, Compared to Gas Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry – A Pilot Study. J Med Toxicol Clin Forensic Med Vol.4 No.1:3. Al Ghafri H, Elrasheed A, Al- Mamari S, Assaf M, Al Jenaibi M, et al. (2018) .
- Prevalence of depressive disorders in a sample of Egyptian secondary school male students (M.D Thesis, Faculty of medicine – Ain Shams University, 2010.)
- Role OF Neuroprotectors in management of neurological diseases (Master’s essay, Faculty of medicine – Ain Shams University, 2005.)
Degrees
- Medical Doctorate Degree in Psychiatry (MD), 2011- Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt
- Master’s Degree in Neuropsychiatry (MSc.) with Honors,2005.Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt.
- Bachelor’s Degree of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.Ch.) with Honors,2001.Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt.
Training
- Resident (Senior House Officer) of Neuropsychiatry:( May 2002-May 2005) Institute of psychiatry (WHO collaborative center), Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Lecturer of Psychiatry - Institute of psychiatry (WHO collaborative center), Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Others
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRC-Psych)-London, UK (2014)
- Arab Board Certified (Psychiatry). Arab Medical Council, Damascus, Syria(2017) 2007
Name:
mansour.assaf@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0108
Office Address:
42088 W4
Dr. Mohamed T. AL Karkhi
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Mohamed Thiyab Al Karkhi is working as consultant psychiatrist in National Rehabilitation Center / Abu Dhabi / United Arab Emirates. He was assistant Professor of Psychiatry who studied at Baghdad Medical College, Baghdad University. He has extensive expertise in the field addiction (more than 20 years). He was awarded an M.B.Ch.B in Baghdad in 1981, and MD Psychiatry from Baghdad University ( F.I.C.M.S) in 1994. He has qualification from ( 4 years study ) Hamburg University / Germany as psychotherapist in Child &Adolescents / 2004- 2007. He has Diplomas in Cognitive Behavior Therapy ‘CBT”/ Al Emirates College/ UAE/ 2015.
Dr. AL Karkhi/ Consultant Psychiatrist, has been working at the National Rehab Center as a Consultant Psychiatrist since March 2007 , he is licensed by HAAD/ UAE . He graduated from Baghdad Medical College/Bagdad/ Iraq/1981. He has a decorated CV “ F.I.C.M.S. June 1994 (MD in psychiatry) ;Psychotherapy , Hamburg- Eppendorf University /Germany/Recognized European Curriculum/ Nov. 2004-2007& Post graduate Professional Clinical Diploma in Psychological Skills and Competencies Mental Health and Cognitive Behavior Therapy/ AL Ain /United Arab Emirates University/ Nov.2014.
He had posts on the Iraqi Board Council in Psychiatry, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Al-Mustansria Medical College/Iraq and has published researches to his name in the field.
AL Karkhi, currently, is a decorated leading a strong team at the busiest unit of the National Rehabilitation Center, namely our Motivational program and tasked with the adolescent program at the Juvenile Welfare Center.
ADDICTION; PTSD; Adult & Child psychiatry; and Teaching & Training in Psychiatry.
- Consultant Psychiatrist at National Rehabilitation Center/ Abu Dhabi/ UAE 2007- till now, serving the psychiatric patients who are suffering from addiction / all ages / male and female.
- Consultant Psychiatrist & Head of Psychiatric Unit, Al-Mustansiria Medical College / Al-Mustansiria University, since 1998 -2006 , Baghdad, Iraq.
- Consultant Psychiatrist & Head of Psychosocial Support Center (1st in its type in Iraq) / Al-Yarmok Teaching Hospital since Feb. 2004 -2006 , Baghdad.
Dr. AL Karkhi have more than 12 researches (published) as:
- Al-Karkhi M.T. Abed et al ;Trace elements among Iraqi Psychiatric Patients. Accepted to publish /Journal of Basic Medical Sciences/College of Medicine/Al-Mustansiria University/Ministry of Higher Education& Scientific Researcher No. 78 at 2/1 /2006.
- AL-Karkhi M. T. et al ;Psychiatric disorders with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).Published in Journal of the Arab Board of Medical Specializations (JABMS ) Vol.6,No2,P161,2004.
- Hazim A. Razak & Mohamed T.A.AL-Karkhi l; Depression in Type 2 Diabetic. Published in Iraqi Journal of Community Medicine, July ,2004; Vol. 17(3) P 239.
- AL-Karkhi M.T. et al ; Deliberate Self-Harm (DSH) with self poisoning.Puplish in Iraqi Journal of Community Medicine, July 2003, vol.16 (3),P. 223.
- Al-Karkhi M. T. et al ; Autonomic nervous system Dysfunction in IB Syndromes Published in Iraqi Journal of Community Medicine ,July , 2003 , vol. 16 (3) ,P. 199.
- AL-Karkhi, M.T.; Depression and Life Events. Published in Iraqi Journal of Community Medicine, Jan .2002; vol.15 (1), P.97.
- AL-Karkhi, M.T.; Depression and Quality of Life Quality. Published in Iraqi Journal of Community Medicine, October 2002; Vol.15 (4), P102.
- F.I.C.M.S. June 1994, (MD, Psychiatrist) Fellowship of the Iraqi Commission of Medical Specialization in Psychiatry / Iraqi Board.
- Psychotherapist, November 2004-2007, Hamburg- Eppendorf University/ Germany.
- Postgraduate /Diploma in CBT (Cognitive Behaviors Therapy), United Arab Emirates University/ AL AIN/ UAE/ 2015.
- M.B.Ch.B / July 1981, College of Medicine, Baghdad University.
- International Member in American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP); Membership of European Psychiatric Association& Member ISAM.
- Honors: First Candidate ;( MD, FICMS); Iraqi Board Examination/ part one 1991).
Name:
mtalkarkhi@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0113
Office Address:
70163 W7
Dr. Abuelgasim Elrasheed
Laboratory Supervisor
Dr Elrasheed Joined the National Rehabilitation Center, Abu Dhabi, on January 2012, as Clinical Scientist and Laboratory Supervisor. He holds a Specialty Certificate in Clinical Chemistry (doctorate), from the Medical University of Sofia , Republic of Bulgaria, a member of The Academy Of Clinical Sciences & Laboratory Medicine, Ireland ,Fellowship of The Academy of Clinical Sciences & Laboratory Medicine, Ireland , a Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Sciences & laboratory Medicine, Ireland Member of The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) U.S. A, and a Member of the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring& Clinical Toxicology–IATDMCS (USA & Canada).
- October 2012 - Chief Clinical Scientist Academy of Clinical Sciences & Laboratory Medicine, IRELAND
- October 2017 - Clinical Scientist, (Protected Title) HCPC ( UK )
- June 2016 - Clinical Scientist - Health Authority, Abu Dhabi License No : ( GT 16011 )
- Changing Trends in Substance Abuse ( 2013 - 2015 ): A research work presented at the 15th International Congress of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Clinical Toxicology in Japan and published in the International Addiction Review journal, Oct. 2017
- Developed and optimized a method for the detection and quantification Buprenorphine and Nor-Buprenorphine in Blood and Urine (under publication)
- Developed and optimized a method for the detection of Psychoactive substances in urine as the preferred matrix
- Developed and optimized a method for the detection of Opiates in urine as the preferred matrix
- Developed and optimized a general screening method for the detection of drugs of abuse in urine
- Developed and optimized a method for the detection of Benzodiazepines in urine as the preferred matrix
- Responding to patients and drug trends: advancement and development of clinical toxicology services at the National Rehabilitation Centre, Abu Dhabi between 2013 – 2018
- The Gabapentinoids conundrum: “mind the Gabs (published)
- Diabetes and illicit drug use ( under publication )
- New Psychoactive Substances, Chemical chameleons that evade detection and legislation, published 2017
- Assessment of Alcohol Exposure: Testing for Ethylglucuronide (Etg), Ethylsulfate (Ets),PUBLISHED 2017
- Hepatitis C Infection among Intravenous Drug Users. “A”, Silent Disease in an Invisible Population, PUBLISHED 2017
- CARBOHYDRATE-CEFICIENT TRANSFERRIN, A SENSITIVE BIOMARKER FOR HEAVY ALCOHOL ABUSE PUBLISHED 2018
- Assessment of the Use of Point-Of-Care, Pregabalin Testing For Drug Monitoring, Compared to Gas Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry (Pilot Study ) Published 2018, in collaboration with King’s College London and Elliot Forensic Consultants, Birmingham, UK
- ILLICIT DRUGS ABUSE IS A CONTINUOUS CHANGING SCENE; A STUDY OF DRUG ABUSE BETWEEN JAN. 2013 TO 31 DEC. 2018( UNDER PUBLICATION)
- Developed and Validated a method for the detection and qualitative identification of seventy two (72) different illicit drugs by solid phase extraction and LC-MS/MS ( under publication)
- Elarabi, H., Hasan, N., Marsden, J., Radwan, D., Adem, A., Almamari, S., elrasheed, A., 2020. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment in Opioid Use Disorders: Clinical Feasibility and Optimising Assay Precision. Pharmacopsychiatry 53, 1–9 DOI:10.1055/a-1083-6842
- Elarabi, H., elrasheed, A., Ali, A. Shawky, M., Hasan, N., Gawad, T.A., Adem, A., Marsden, J., 2019. Suboxone Treatment and Recovery Trial (STAR-T): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of opioid medication assisted treatment with adjunctive medication management using therapeutic drug monitoring and contingency management. J Addict, https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/2491063
- Hesham Elarabi; Mansour Shawky; Nael Mustafa;Doaa Radwan; Abuelgasim ELrasheed; Ahmed Yousif Ali; Mona Osman , Ahmed Kashmar; Helal Al Kathiri; Tarek Gawad; Ayman Kodera; Mohamed Al Junaibi; Abdu Adem; Amanda J Lee, John Marsden. Effectiveness of medication management with therapeutic drug monitoring in opioid assisted treatment: a pragmatic, open-label, two-arm randomized controlled trial. Prepared for the ADDICTION
- Hesham Elarabi; Doaa Radwan; Abuelgasim elrasheed; Mansour Shawky; Nael Mustafa; Ahmed Yousif Ali; Mona Osman , Ahmed Kashmar; Helal Al Kathiri; Tarek Gawad; Ayman Kodera; Mohamed Al Junaibi; Abdu Adem; Amanda J Lee, John Marsden. Effectiveness of Buprenorphine/Naloxone and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring reduce severity on co-occurring mental health disorders and non-opioid substance use among adults with opioid use disorders. Prepared for the Drug and Alcohol Review.
- Hesham Elarabi; Mansour Shawky; Nael Mustafa; Doaa Radwan; Abuelgasim elrasheed; Ahmed Yousif Ali; Mona Osman , Ahmed Kashmar; Helal Al Kathiri; Tarek Gawad; Ayman Kodera; Mohamed Al Junaibi; Abdu Adem; Amanda J Lee, John Marsden. Cost of illness, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness: opportunities for measurement and expanding medication assisted treatment in opioid use disorder.
- Mansour Shawky; Tarek A.Gawad, Hesham Elarabi, Abuelgasim elrashid, John Marden, Abdu Adem. A review of prescribing psychotropics in patients with opioid use disorder stabilized on buprenorphine/naloxone. Prepared for Acta psychiatrica
- July 2012 - FACSLM, Fellowship of The Academy of Clinical Science & laboratory Medicine, IRELAND
- October, 2004 - Specialty Certificate Equalized as )Clinical Doctorate) in Clinical Chemistry- 48 months –Medical University of SOFIA, Republic of Bulgaria.
- May 1985 - Bsc. Biochemistry, Alexandria University, Egypt
- May 2014 - Membership of The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT)
- Jan 2014 - Member of The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) U.S. A
- SEPT. 2013 - Member Of The International Association Of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Clinical Toxicology–IATDMCS . (USA & CANADA)
- March
2010 - Fellow of The Academy of Clinical Science & laboratory
Medicine, IRELAND, Membership number: 2651 Certified and licensed to
practice as Clinical Chemist at all public and private Medical &
Health Institutions in the republic of
Ireland
- Feb. 2009 - Certification, Licensure & Recognition Certificate of recognition of a professional qualification and specialization in the EU Member-States, European Economic Area EEA) and Switzerland , issued by the Ministry of Health in the Republic of Bulgaria
- May 2007 - Membership of the Association for Clinical Biochemistry & Laboratory Medicine , United kingdom ( G09256 )
- Oct. 2004 - Certified and licensed to practice as consultant in Clinical Chemistry, at all public & private medical and health institutions in the Republic of Bulgaria
- Jan 2005 - Evaluated as Consultant Clinical Biochemist Ministry of Health, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Name:
abuelgasim.elrasheed@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0005
Office Address:
21007 W2
Prof. Sami Abdulkawi
Prof. of Neuropsychology, Senior Consultant Psychologist
Before joining the NRC in 2011, Professor Sami A Ahmed has previously worked in both academic as well as clinical settings. For example, he was the lead (Head) psychologist at the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, KSA. As an academician, he is a professor of clinical psychology at Ain Shams University in Egypt and worked as a professor teaching varied psychological courses in the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). After a long journey that culminated in his awards in publishing and as a physician specializing in Psychiatry, he decided to incorporate his academic aspiration by obtaining a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Ain Shams, Cairo, Egypt. He wrote extensively in physiology, psychopharmacology, Neuropsychology, three areas that of which he became a reference of note. He published numerous books that received critical acclaim and are the preferred textbooks for graduate and undergraduate students of both psychology and Psychiatry. As a recognition of his outstanding efforts he was awarded the prestigious State Award ( Jaeyzat Al -Dawla)- in his home country of Egypt in 1994, for his book in Psychophysiology. He commenced his academic journey at Ain Shams University in Cairo, with two Bachelor’s Degrees in medicine & surgery (1979), and in psychology (1984). He continued his higher education and got two Master’s Degrees in Clinical Psychology and in Neurology & Psychiatry from the same university in 1986. Three years later, he completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (1989).
Before joining the NRC in 2011, Professor Sami A Ahmed has previously worked in both academic as well as clinical settings. For example, he was the lead (Head) psychologist at the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, KSA. As an academician, he is a professor of clinical psychology at Ain Shams University in Egypt and worked as a professor teaching varied psychological courses in the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). After a long journey that culminated in his awards in publishing and as a physician specializing in Psychiatry, he decided to incorporate his academic aspiration by obtaining a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Ain Shams, Cairo, Egypt. He wrote extensively in physiology, psychopharmacology, Neuropsychology, three areas that of which he became a reference of note. He published numerous books that received critical acclaim and are the preferred textbooks for graduate and undergraduate students of both psychology and Psychiatry. As a recognition of his outstanding efforts he was awarded the prestigious State Award ( Jaeyzat Al -Dawla)- in his home country of Egypt in 1994, for his book in Psychophysiology. He commenced his academic journey at Ain Shams University in Cairo, with two Bachelor’s Degrees in medicine & surgery (1979), and in psychology (1984). He continued his higher education and got two Master’s Degrees in Clinical Psychology and in Neurology & Psychiatry from the same university in 1986. Three years later, he completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (1989).
- Long experiences in clinical work (more than 40 years), including treatment of psychiatric and neurological disease.
- Long experiences in teaching in (Ain Shams, and UAE universities), including psychophysiology, Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology.
- Long experiences in psychological assessment.
- Long experiences in psychological interventions and psychotherapies.
Researches
- Abdulkawi S., Modayfer, O., Khair, O (2009): Prevalence of Post-Partum Depression among Saudi women. A paper Submitted in 5th. International Psychiatry Conference. Intercontinental Hotel Jeddah, 28-30 April 2009.
- Abdul_Kawi, S.(2003): Mind- Body Relationship: New Trends and Applications. An Article Review presented to Scientific Committee for promotion to Professor Degree.
- Abdul_Kawi, S. (2002): Hand Preference and Cognitive Functions in Univ. Students: A comparative neuropsychological study. Annals of Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams Univ., 30, July- Sept.: 263-316.
- Abdul_Kawi, S. (2002): Coping Styles and Depressive Manifestations among a Sample of UAE Univ. Students. Annals of Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams Univ., 30, April-June, 310-361.
- Abdul_Kawi, S.(2002): Cognitive Dysfunctions among Parkinson ’s disease Patients: A Neuropsychological Comparative Study, Annals of Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams Univ., 30, Jan.-Marsh: 47-97.
- Abdul_Kawi, S. (2000) Psychomotor Epilepsy Symptoms & its Relation to the Site of Epileptic Focus: A neuropsychological study. Annals of Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams Univ., 29: 141-187.
- Abdul_Kawi, S., Abu Tera, M. (1999): Child Labor: A Psychosocial Study, Derassat Nafsyiah, 9, 1:11-63.
- Abdul_Kawi, S., Sabry, E. (1997):Volatile Substance Abuse in Children: A Psychosocial pilot study, J. Psychology, 92: 42-124.
- Abdul_Kawi, S. (1996):New Trends in Epilepsy and its Relationship to Intellectual, Cognitive, and Affective Functions. An Article Review presented to Scientific Committee for promotion to Associate Professor Degree.
- Abdul_Kawi, S. (1994): Psychological Needs among Univ. students: A Comparative study, J. Psychology, 32: 96-118.
- Abdul_Kawi, S. (1994): A Preview of a Youth Sample for Terrorism Phenomenon: A pilot study, J. Psychology, 31:48-96.
- Abdul_Kawi, S. (1993): Psychomotor Epilepsy Scale: A Factorial Analytical Study, J. Psychology, 25: 86-101.
- Abdul_Kawi, S., Ewida, M. (1992): Information about Mental Disorders among a Societal Sample: A survey study, J. Psychology, 23: 42-53.
- Okasha A., EL Fiky M.R., Khalil A.H., Ghanem M., and Abdulkawi S. (1990): Psychological aspects of smoking: A profile among university student smokers. Ain Shams Med. J. 41, 1,2&3: 7-20.
Books
- Psychopharmacology (2018): Anglo Egyptian Book Store, Cairo.
- Schizophrenia (2018): Arab Center for Authorship and Translation of Health Sciences (ACMLS), Kuwait.
- Parkinsonism (2017): Arab Center for Authorship and Translation of Health Sciences (ACMLS), Kuwait.
- Neuropsychology: Fundamentals & Assessment. (2017): 3rd. ed. Anglo Egyptian Book Store, Cairo,
- Introduction to Psychopharmacology (1997): Egyptian Nahda Library, Cairo.
Degrees
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (1989), Ain Shams University.
- Master in Neurology and Psychological Medicine (1986): Ain Shams University.
- Master in Clinical Psychology (1986): Ain Shams University.
- B.A. in Psychology (1984): Ain Shams University.
- Bachelor in Medicine & Surgery (1979): Ain Shams University.
Member of the following Associations
- American Psychological Association (APA).
- International Brain Research Organization (IBRO).
- Al Ain Neuroscience Group, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE Univ.
- Egyptian Medical Association.
- Egyptian Psychiatric Association.
- Egyptian Medical Syndicate.
- Egyptian Mental Health Association.
- Egyptian Association for Psychological Studies.
- Egyptian Psychologists Association
Name:
sami.abdulkawi@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0118
Office Address:
40407 W4
Dr. Mansour Shawky,
Consultant psychiatrist
Dr. Mansour M. Shawky
Consultant Psychiatrist
Following his graduation with Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from Assiut University in 1998, he completed his Master’s Degree in Neurology & Psychiatry from the same university in 2003. He received a scholarship for 2 years at the University of California, Los Angeles “UCLA” where he got training on addiction psychiatry at the Integrated Substances Abuse Program. He also got training on the matrix model of intensive outpatient treatment of substance use problems at the Matrix institute in Los Angeles and on opioids maintenance treatment at West LA clinics. In 2008, Dr. Shawky won the award for the Best Research in Psychiatry within the category of young psychiatrists in Egypt. In 2009, he completed his Doctorate degree in Psychiatry and Addiction from Assiut University. He conducted researches, wrote and published several articles on addiction treatment in international peer-review journals. He held several key positions including consultant and lecturer on Addiction psychiatry in Assiut University.
Dr Shawky is a qualified consultant psychiatrist with 20 years of experience effectively treating patients with various psychiatric problems across different age groups. I’m more specialized in treating general adult psychiatry patients and patients with addiction and/or other co-morbid psychiatric disorders.
He graduated from the medical school, Assiut university, in 1998, got his master degree in neurology and psychiatry in 2003 and got his doctorate degree in Psychiatry in 2009.
He spent two years scholarship training on addiction treatment and research at the University of California, Los Angeles, Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (UCLA, ISAP) (2005-2007).
Dr Shawky was working as a lecturer of psychiatry at Assiut university hospital until 2009 then moved to work at the national rehabilitation centre in Abu Dhabi since 2010 until now, leading the intake/assessment unit and the outpatient services.
DR Shawky is also a certified addiction professional from a number of international organizations:
- International Society of Substance Use professionals (ISSUP), Certified trainer from the International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP II certified) in April 2020.
- Certified Aeromedical specialist in psychiatry from the General Civil Aviation Authority in the united Arab Emirates in March 2019.
- Certified Master trainer on Addiction psychosocial treatment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) since 2009.
He is also a member of the following associations:
- The International Society of Addiction Medicine, ISAM
- The International Society of Substance Use Professionals, ISSUP
- The Egyptian Psychiatric Association
- Addiction psychiatry
- Comorbid addiction and other psychiatric disorders
- General Adult psychiatry
- Suboxone Treatment and Recovery Trial (STAR-T): Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial of Opioid Medication Assisted Treatment with Adjunctive Medication Management Using Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Contingency Management. Hesham Elarabi, Abuelgasim Elrasheed, Ahmed Ali, Mansour Shawky, Nael Hasan, Tarek A. Gawad, Abdu Adem, and JohnMarsden. Journal of Addiction, Volume 2019, Article ID 2491063, 11 pages; https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/2491063
- A case-control genome wide association study of substance use disorder (SUD) identifies novel variants on chromosome 7p14.1 in patients from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Alblooshi H, Al Safar H, Fisher HF, Cordell HJ, El Kashef A, Al Ghaferi H, Shawky M, Reece S, Hulse GK, Tay GK. American Journal of Med Genetics B Neuropsychiatr Genet. 2019 Jan; 180(1):68-79. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.b.32708. Epub 2018 Dec 16.
- The frequency of DRD2 rs1076560 and OPRM1 rs1799971 in substance use disorder patients from the United Arab Emirates. Hiba Alblooshi, Gary Hulse, Wael Osman, Ahmed El Kashef, Mansour Shawky, Hamad Al Ghaferi, Habiba Al Safar and Guan K. Tay. Annals of General Psychiatry (2018) 17:22 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-018-0192-4.
- Recommendations to improve opioid use disorder outcomes in countries of the Middle. Ahmed ElKashef, Salman Alzayani, Mansour Shawky, Mahmood Al Abri, Richard Littlewood, Tarik Qassem, Abdullah Alsharqi, Peter Hjelmström, Momtaz Abdel Wahab, Masooma Abdulraheem & Adel Alzayed (2018): Journal of Substance Use, DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2018.1489906
- The pattern of substance use disorder in the United Arab Emirates in 2015: results of a National Rehabilitation Centre cohort study. Hiba Alblooshi, Gary K. Hulse, Ahmed El Kashef, Hanan Al Hashmi, Mansour Shawky, Hamad Al Ghaferi, Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy (2016) 11:19 DOI 10.1186/s13011-016-0062-5.
- Transforming a residential substance dependence program: experience from the National Rehabilitation Centre, United Arab Emirates. Hesham Elarabi, Naseeba Alozaibi, Mansour Shawky, Shamil Wanigaratne, Susan Salas, Fatima Al Hamedi, Buthaina Al Maskari, Sarah Al Marzooqi, Alyazia Al Khaja & Hamad Al Ghaferi (2014); Mental Health and Substance Use, 7:4, 353-362, DOI: 10.1080/17523281.2014.939218 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17523281.2014.939218.
- Effectiveness of combined methadone maintenance treatment and psychosocial treatment program for heroin-dependent patients: an international experience. Wageeh Abdel Nasser Hassan, Richard A. Rawson, Khaled A. Mohammed and Mansour M. Shawky, Egyptian Journal of Psychiatry 2012, 33:51–56.
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime international network of drug dependence treatment and rehabilitation resources centres: Treatment. Tomas-Rossello, Juana ; Rawson, Richard A. ; Zarza, Maria J. ; Bellows, Anne ; Busse, Anja ; Saenz, Elizabeth ; Freese, Thomas ; Shawkey, Mansour ; Carise, Deni ; Ali, Robert ; Ling, Walter ; 2010. Substance Abuse: 31 (4) 2010.
- Characteristics of Clients with Substance Abuse Disorders in a Private Hospital in Cairo, Egypt. Authors: Nael M. Hasana; Nasser Lozaa; Ahmed El-Dosokya; Nayla Hamdia; Richard Rawsonb; Albert L. Hassonb; Mansour M. Shawkyb
- Journal of Muslim Mental Health, Volume 4, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 9 – 15
- Characterization of substance abuse patients presenting for treatment at a university psychiatric hospital in Cairo, Egypt. Annon, Jeffrey J. ; Carise, Deni ; Elhabiby, Mahmoud ; Haroon, Amany ; Hasson, Albert M. ; Khalil, Afaf ; Okasha, Tarek ; Rawson, Richard A. ; Shawky, Mansour ; 2008Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment: 7 (4) December 2008
- Neurophysiological and Biochemical Changes of Migraine
- Mona Farouk El-Karn, Safia A. Tohamy, Esam S. Darwish, Mansour M. Shawky, Egypt J. Neurol. Psychiat. Neurosurg. Vol. 44 (1) – Jan 2006.
- Doctorate degree in Psychiatry and Addiction from Assiut University in Egypt, 2009
- Master Degree (MSc) in Neurology and Psychiatry, Assiut University, 2003.
- Bachelors of Medicine (MBBCH), Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, 1998.
- Two years scholarship for training on addiction treatment and research at the Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (UCLA, ISAP) , University of California, Los Angeles, USA (2005-2007).
Name:
mansour.shawky@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0109
Office Address:
20021 W2
Dr. Ahmed Yousif Ali
Head, Psychiatry Department
Dr. Ahmed Yousif is a consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Psychiatry Section at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), Abu Dhabi, UAE. He graduated from the University of Khartoum, Sudan, and trained at St George’s Hospital Medical School, University of London, United Kingdom. He joined the NRC in 2002 as a member of the founding team. He became a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK, in 2001 and was elected to the Fellowship of the college in 2013. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Substance Abuse treatment, U.S.A since 2007.
Coming soon
- Crisis intervention: A review of current knowledge of crisis services produced for Merton Social Services Crisis Project, South London Feb 1999. Authors: Dr A. Ali, Professor Tom Burns.
- Treating Substance Dependency in the UAE: A Case Study. Sabrina Tahboub-Schulte a; Ahmed Yousif Ali a; Talib Khafaji. Journal of Muslim mental health Date: 01 March 2009.
- Emotional Stroop interference for Depression-Related Stimuli in a UAE Student population. Thomas, cambell, Altareb, Yousif; Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal, Volume 38, number 5, 2010, pp. 597-603(7) Publishers: Scientific Journal Publishers.
- Smoking Prevention and Cessation in the Africa and Middle East Region: A Consensus Draft Guideline for Healthcare Providers, (2012). Bolliger, Ali, et al Respiration 2012;83:423–432 DOI: 10.1159/000337726.
- Social Drift in Patients suffering from Alcohol and Substance Related Disorders, Amman Jordan. AL-Ghafri. H, Sayed. M, ALI. A. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, (2015). Vol, 17, NO.1, pp.345-351.
- The “Low Hanging Fruits” on the Road to a Tobacco Free Generation’’. Ahmed Yousif Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol.17, No.3, 2015, pp.644-646, ISSN 1522-4821
- Personality Disorders: Evolutionary entrances and exits. Ahmed Yousif Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol. 17, No.3, 2015, pp. 661-663, ISSN 1522-4821
- Substitute Addictions: “Catching the Animagi and throwing away the Metamorphamagi”. Ahmed Yousif Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol. 17, No.4, 2016. pp. 710-711, ISSN 1522-4821.
- Proceeding of the 4th international child & Family Behavioral Health Conference. A. Almai & A. Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol. 18, No.2, 2016.pp. 742, ISSN 1522-4821.
- Psychedelic Medicine: Is it a False Dawn or a Renaissance? International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol. 18, No.2, 2016. pp. 742, ISSN 1522-4821. Ahmed Yousif Ali.
- Socio-demographic characteristics and types of drugs used in Sudan. Hayat Rehabilitation Centre, patient data analysis. A. Omar & A. Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol. 18, No.3, pp. 1, ISSN 1522-4821.
- New Psychoactive Substances (NPS): Are We in Times of A Crisis or Between Crises? Ahmed Yousif Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol. 18, No.3, pp. 1, ISSN 1522-4821.
- Assessment of Alcohol Exposure: Testing for Ethyl glucuronide (Etg), Ethyl sulfate (Ets) Abuelgasim Elrasheed*, Hamad Al Ghafri and Ahmed Yousif Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol. 19, No.3, pp. 1, ISSN 1522-4821.
- Hepatitis C Infection among Intravenous Drug Users. “A Silent Disease in an Invisible Population”. Khalid Saaran. Hamad AlGhaferi, Asma Alawadi, Abuelgasim Elrasheed, Ahmed Yousif Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol.19, No. 3, pp 1-4 2017 OMICS International ISSN 1522-4821
- Developing substance misuse services in United Arab Emirates: the National Rehabilitation Centre experience. Hamad A. Al Ghaferi, Ahmed Y. Ali, Tarek A. Gawad and Shamil Wanigaratne. BJPSYCH INTERNATIONAL VOLUME 14 NUMBER 4 NOVEMBER 2017
- Changing patterns of substance abuse: Analysis of lab test results of a patient cohort at The National Rehabilitation Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Elrasheed. Abuelgasim*, Al Ghaferi,Hamad. A,Gawad, Tarek, Al Arabi, Hisham, Al Awadhi. Asma, Ali. Ahmed. Yousif. International Addiction Review. Published by the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), Abu Dhabi, UAE. Volume 1 | October 2017.
- Big Book of Emergency Department Psychiatry, “A Guide to Patient Centered Operational Improvement” Reviewed by Dr. Ahmed Yousif Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience,Vol.19, No. 4, pp 1-1 © 2017 OMICS International ISSN 1522-4821.
- Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin: How reliable is it as a Biomarker for Chronic Alcohol Consumption? Hamad Al Ghafri1,Abuelgasim Elrasheed1,Samya Al-Mamari. Ahmed Yousif Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol.20, No. 2, pp 1-6 © 2018 OMICS International ISSN 1522-4821
- Tattoos as a Window to the Mind: Is the “Body Graffiti” Skin Deep or Deeper? Ahmed Yousif Ali* International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol.20, No. 1, pp 1-4 © 2018 OMICS International ISSN 1522-4821.
- An Integral Foundation for Addiction Treatment, Beyond the Biopsychosocial Model. Guy du Plessis. Reviewed by by Dr Ahmed Yousif Ali. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, Vol.20, No. 3, pp 1-3 © 2018 OMICS International ISSN 1522-4821.
- Assessment of the Use of Point-Of-Care Pregabalin Testing for Drug Monitoring, Compared to Gas Chromatography Mass- Spectrometry – A Pilot Study. Hamad Al Ghafri, Abuelgasim Elrasheed, Samya Al-Mamari1Mansoor Assaf, Mohamed Al Jenaibi,Hisham Elarabi, Asma Alawadhi, Amal Rashid,Farah Al Meheiri, Tarek Jawad, Ahmed Yousif, and Simon Elliott. Journal of Medical Toxicology and Clinical Forensic Medicine. ISSN 2471-9641. Vol.4 No.1:3. 2018.
- Suboxone Treatment and Recovery Trial (STAR-T): Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial of Opioid Medication Assisted Treatment with Adjunctive Medication Management Using Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Contingency Management. Hesham Elarabi , Abuelgasim Elrasheed, Ahmed Ali, Mansour Shawky,Nael Hasan, Tarek A. Gawad, Abdu Adem,and John Marsden. Hindawi Journal of Addiction Volume 2019, Article ID 2491063, 11 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/2491063.
- Integrating Spirituality Dimension in Middle Eastern Countries Addiction Treatment Services: Regional and Cultural Perspectives. Ahmed Yousif Ali, International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience,Vol.21, No. 2, pp 1-5 © 2019 OMICS International ISSN 1522-4821
- MBBS.
- MRCPsych
- St George’s Hospital Medical school rotation in Psychiatry, London University, United Kingdom.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatry. (FRCPsych)
- American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
Name:
ayali@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0093
Office Address:
71077 W7
Dr. Muez Siddig
Specialist Psychiatrist
Dr. Muez Siddig, earned his Arab board certificate in psychiatry in 2016. He completed his psychiatry training at sheikh Khalifa medical city, he also obtained his membership from the Royal college of psychiatrist – United Kingdom (MRC psych) in 2019
- Severe Relapsing Clozapine-Withdrawal Catatonia (Case Report/Volume 2015 |Article ID 606853 | 2 pages | https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/606853
- Suicide attempters in Abu Dhabi: Is criminal prosecution associated with patients’ guardedness? (Death Studies /Volume 42, 2018 - Issue 101
Degrees
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBB Ch) – Ain Shams university 2008
- Arab board of psychiatry membership in 2016
- Royal college of psychiatrist’s membership (MRC psych) 2019
Name:
muez.siddig@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0127
Office Address:
20011 W2
Dr. Khalid Saran
Specialist Internal Medicine
Dr Khalid Saran , physician by training , completed MRCP (UK ) , Arab Board internal medicine , DM diploma (Leister University , UK ) , he works in ER , general medicine , Pulmonology and Endocrinology department at Alain Hospital from 2006 till 2014
Dr Khalid Saran , physician by training , completed MRCP (UK ) ,
Arab Board internal medicine , DM diploma (Leister University , UK )
, he works in ER , general medicine , Pulmonology and
Endocrinology department at Alain Hospital from 2006 till 2014
Dr Khalid Saran , has experience of providing care for patient with acute medical condition , diagnosing , treating and following those with chronic medical condition like DM, HTN , Rheumatoid disease and Bronchial Asthma .
- Hepatitis C infection among intravenous drug users. “A silent disease in an invisible population” - August 2017
- MBBS 1994 , Medical college , University of Khartoum
- MRCP (UK ) 2011
- Arab Board internal Medicine 2015
- High Diabetes Diploma , Leicester University , UK
- Member of Royal College of Physician ,UK
- Specialty Certificate in Diabetes and Endocrinology , Royal College of Physician
Name:
khalid.saran@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0107
Office Address:
71078 W7
Dr. Mohammed Aljneibi
Consultant psychiatrist
Dr Mohammed is an Arab board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating mentally ill patients with various psychiatric problems across different age groups in different settings. Expert in treating general adult psychiatry patients and patients with addiction and/or other co-morbid psychiatric disorders.
Currently Dr Mohammed is working as consultant psychiatrist At National rehabilitation center in AbuDhabi.
Graduated from college of medicine, United Arab Emirates University, in 2006, competed his training in psychiatry at Tawam and Alain hospitals in 2011, got his Arab board certificate in psychiatry in 2012.
- General Adult psychiatry.
- Addiction psychiatry.
- Comorbid addiction and other psychiatric disorders
Coming soon
- Arab board certification in psychiatry ,2012.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), College of Medicine, Alain, United Arab Emirates University, 2006.
Name:
mohammed.aljneibi@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: +971 2 306 0114
Office Address:
20013 W2
Amal Alghafri
IT manager
Amal Al Ghafri currently heading the IT Section, graduated in 2006 with a master degree in International Business from Wollongong Australian university, holding a bachelor degree in Technology applied science from HCT.
Currently am working as an IT Manager. Am assisting in managing Finance, HR, Procurement, Service beside my work as an IT Manager. I have been giving a new role to as head of Recruitment committee, which is responsible for recruiting 83 vacancy at my work place, as well as was in charge of managing the agreements and international cooperation as international affair manager for a certain time of period. through this we are looking into new business opportunities and help the countries with the addiction programs Through my work, I was able to obtain certain knowledge and skills in different areas as well like : legal, corporate communication. Skills like: team work, innovative thinking, employee motivation skills, planning, employee guidance and advice
Degrees:
- Master International Business
- Bachelor in Applied Science
- Higher diploma in Business Information Technology
Name:
amal.alghaferi@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: 02 306 0067
Office Address:
Waed Alhawamdeh
Specialist Nurse
Waed Alhawamdeh, a nurse specializing in drug and alcohol abuse treatment. she is currently a specialist nurse for the Specialized Women's Programs Unit at the National Rehabilitation Center in Abu Dhabi.
She graduated in 2007 from the Faculty of Nursing at Al Al– Bayt University where she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing.
She believes the role of nursing care to improve patient life within high standards and evidence-based practice. Therefore, she continued her education to fulfill master’s degree in applied Behavior Health Analysis Program from the faculty of nursing at The Jordan University of science and Technology,2011.
Cumulative experience in clinical services in drug and Alcohol abuse treatment for more than 10 years.
Degrees:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Al Al – Bayt University/ Jordan (2007).
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Health Analysis Program, The Jordan University of science and Technology/Jordan (2011).
- Several certificates of nursing care delivery for mental health and substance use disorder patients. Mclean hospital/Harvard medical school in collaborative with national Rehabilitation Center.
Name:
Waed.alhawamdeh@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: 02-3060000
Office Address:
National Rehabilitation Centre, Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Farah Hamza Hamad Mehad Almheiri
July 2016-PRESENT, National Rehabilitation center (NRC ) , ABU DHABI:
Specialist drug addiction Nurse & educator :
- Monitor & assess patients treatment strategy and recovery process, evaluating the progress
- Provide & regulate treatment by administer medications for patient who suffer from one &more adductions including alcohol, drugs &other addictions
- Effective communication & collaboration effort with physician & other team who play a role in treatment process
- Using interpersonal skills & strong communication competency while dealing with patients & other professional team
- Working & collaborate with health Education department in NRC by providing nursing competency lecture for the new nurses & provide health education for the patients & community regarding drug adduction
- Participate with Infection Control & quality department by offering workshop regarding infection control such as proper hand washing , PPE , infection control & patient safety
- Participate with innovation team by participate with UAE innovation month
March 2013- May 2016 , Abudhabi onshore ( ADCO ) , ABU DHABI:
Register Nurse:
- Provide health care , assessment & monitoring for oil company employee & their family
- Participate in health campaign that done by the company acting occupational health Nurse:
- Assess , evaluate & develop care plans for work – relate health events
- Promote & restoration of health , prevention of illness and injury , and protection from work-related and environmental hazards
- Encourage the workers to take responsibility for their own health through health education and disease management programs , such as smoking cessation ,exercise/ fitness ,nutrition and weight control , stress management , control of chronic illness
Basic Life Support & heart saver instructor (American Heart Association ) :
- Provide basic life support workshop for _+ 1500 ADCO engineer & employees with 2 years one / week with my normal duty in clinic
July 2010-March 2010-2013 , zayed Militery hospital ( global medical solutions company ), ABU DHABI:
Register Nurse & acting charge male medical , surgical ward :
- Assess patient condition , administer order medication ,change the surgical dressing , monitor & record vital sings , provide patients with education & support
Medical Flight Escort Nurse :
- Travelling with stable patient conditions such as cancer , patient with congenital deformities , respiratory issue with attached oxygen cylinder by providing nursing assessment , administer prescribed medication , valuation & care during the flight , maintain patient comfort & safety
- Going with patient by airport ambulance to arranged hospital , then endorsed patient case
May 2006-June 2010 – Kalba hospital , Sharjah :
Register Nurse in maternity unit :
- Manage pregnant women through the complete phase of their pregnancy
- Monitor vital sings
- Assist & support obstetricians in treating pregnant women
- Provide nursing care after childbirth
Master Of Science in Quality and Business Excellence : AbuDhabi school Of Management , Abu Dhabi , 2019 , GPA :3.400
Bachelor of science in nursing ( Bridging ) : Fatima College Of health sciences , Abu Dhabi , 2017 - 2018 , GPA : 3.040
Diploma in Practice Nursing Studies : MOH , Fujairah , 2006-2007
BLS & heart saver instructor : American heart association ( AHA ) , 2014-2016
Reham Abukheit
Addiction Specialist Nurse
Reham Abukheit, Addiction Specialist Nurse is currently working as Addiction Specialist Nurse and Acting Charge Nurse for Women’s Specialized program Unit at the National Rehabilitation Centre of Abu Dhabi.
She is active Member in Nursing Practice & Education Committee in National Rehabilitation Centre.
She was graduated in 1997 from the Faculty of Nursing at Jordan University of Science and Technology where she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Cumulative experience in clinical services both in Addiction and Critical Care for more than 23 years.
Degrees:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (1997)
- Sleep Lab Technician (Jordan Hospital,1997)
- ACLS Provider (Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,2011)
- Essentials for Critical nursing Orientation Course (ECCO) Certificate (Sheikh Khalifa Medical City,2009)
Name:
reham.abukheit@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: 02-3060000
Office Address:
National Rehabilitation Centre, Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Helal Bader Al Katheeri
Social Worker
Helal Alkatheeri, he’s currently holding social worker at National rehabilitation center,
He graduated in 2006 from United Arab Emirates where he received his Bachelor in social work and social work in Addiction (2015), since his graduation, he was appointed as a social worker at the social services at ministry of education, currently he’s still holding his position as a social worker in national rehabilitation center since 2014,
He’s a member in many association of public benefit in United Arab Emirates. He’s member at awareness team in national rehabilitation center. He participated and published research covering a social and psychologists subjects, one of them in awareness.
He’s PHD student in one of popular government university in Malaysia ( USM ), his research about ( relationship between drug prevention campaign and awareness to reduce addiction phenomenon among college students in United Arab Emirates). ( under published )
His goal is to achieve well-established scientifically-based centers in addiction awareness.
- Experience in Social services for 13 years.
- Experience in Education field with adolescences.
- Experience in clinical services in outpatients for 6 years.
- Experience in family education.
- Experience in social & addiction awareness field.
- Experience in training the social work graduates.
- Experience in social workers examination and assessment committee.
- Experience in Law field.
- Helal.alkatheeri, Relationship between depression and aggression among adolescence. GSRC ( 2015 )
- Hesham Farouk Elarabi, Hamad Al Ghaferi, Tarek A. Gawad, Nael Hasan, Mansour Shawky, Helal Al Kathiri, Samya Al Maamari, Doaa Radwan, Amanda J Lee, Abdu Adem, John Health Economics of Medication Assisted Treatment in opioid use disorder: novel measures and opportunities for expanding treatment (2021)
Degrees:
- Social Work Bachelor. ( United Arab Emirates university ), 2005
- Social work in Addiction with distinguished honors.. ( United Arab Emirates university ), 2014
- Law diploma, 2020
Name:
Helal.alkatheeri@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: 02-3060000
Office Address:
National Rehabilitation Centre, Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Bader Abdulla AlRamadani
Registered Nurse
A Registered Nurse Bader AlRamadani joined to the National Rehabilitation Center in Abu Dhabi in 2014 to work as a registered nurse in the Voluntary Rehabilitation Department. He worked at Al-Ruwais Hospital in the Emergency Department for 8 months, until his resignation and joining the center.
He was working in the clinics of Zayed Military Hospital since the year 2000, when his job was a field medical paramedic.
In 2008, he joined the Diploma in Registered Nursing at the Medical Services Corps School / Zayed Military Hospital in Abu Dhabi until he graduated in 2011.
- Participation in all qualifying military courses, tasks and exercises required inside and outside the country.
- Working as a registered nurse at Zayed Military Hospital from 2011 until his resignation in 2014.
Performing all duties and responsibilities during my work in the armed forces, including inspecting equipment for outpatient clinics, emergency departments, and ambulance equipment
None
- First Aid medical technician course and stretcher campaign 2002.
- Diploma in Nursing Graduation Year 2011.
- Many medical qualifying short courses at Abu Dhabi University from 2009 until 2012
Name:
bader.alramadani@nrc.gov.ae
Phone: 02-3060000
Office Address:
National Rehabilitation Centre, Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, UAE