Welcome Message
Welcome to Building Tomorrow Through Case Management Excellence.
We are delighted to welcome you to this important gathering of case management leaders, healthcare professionals, and partners committed to shaping the future of care.
Today’s healthcare landscape demands more than isolated interventions—it requires strong case management leadership that coordinates care, integrates services, and ensures patients and families remain at the heart of every decision. Case managers uniquely bridge systems, settings, and disciplines, transforming complex healthcare journeys into coordinated, compassionate, and meaningful experiences.
This symposium proudly aligns with the UAE’s national vision for 2026 as the Year of the Family, reinforcing our shared commitment to strengthening family wellbeing through integrated, patient-centered, and compassionate care.
This symposium brings together diverse perspectives from across nursing, midwifery, allied health, and community services to explore how case management excellence drives better outcomes for families and populations. Throughout the program, you will engage with practical strategies, innovative models, and shared learning focused on empowering patients and families as active partners in their care.
As we build tomorrow together, we invite you to collaborate, reflect, and lead—strengthening the role of case management in delivering integrated, patient -centered care that improves lives and health systems alike.
Themes: Building Tomorrow Through Case Management Excellence—Coordinating Care, Integrating Services, and Empowering Patients and Families
Objectives
This symposium aims to:
- Enhance Evidence-Based Strategies: Equip attendees with the latest research and proven methodologies to effectively promote patient self-care behaviors and significantly reduce avoidable healthcare utilization.
- Foster Professional Skills & Knowledge: Develop and refine the practical skills and in-depth knowledge of healthcare professionals in designing, implementing, and evaluating impactful case management interventions.
- Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitate dynamic discussions and networking opportunities to strengthen partnerships and encourage knowledge sharing among diverse healthcare disciplines, ultimately improving coordinated patient care.
Organizing Committee
Zainab Fadhel Ghuloom Lari
Position: Organizing Committee Chair
Corporate Senior Case Management Officer
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Zainab Lari is a Corporate Senior Case Management Officer at SEHA, with over 15 years experience, experience in CCU, care coordination, utilization management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes. Zainab is committed to advancing best practices in case management, supporting patient advocacy, and contributing to continuous quality improvement within healthcare services.
Zainab Fadhel Ghuloom Lari
Organizing Committee Chair
Corporate Senior Case Management Officer
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
Zainab Lari is a Corporate Senior Case Management Officer at...
Niveen Hussian Al Alami
Position: Case Coordinator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Niveen Al Alami is a highly experienced nursing professional and case management specialist with a strong background in clinical care, leadership, and healthcare operations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from the University of Wollongong, a Case Management Certificate from the American Academy of Case Management (AACM), is a Certified Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) specialist, and earned a Diploma in Health Administration from Notting Hill College, UK.
Niveen began her healthcare career as the Team Leader for the Department of Health’s Cardiovascular Risk Factor Screening Program in 2004. In 2005, she joined Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) as a surgical staff nurse before advancing to the role of Charge Nurse in Interventional Radiology. During this time, she obtained advanced certifications including ACLS and PEARS, and served as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor at SKMC from 2006 to 2020.
In December 2012, Niveen transitioned into Case Management at SKMC, where she gained extensive experience across multiple specialties, including surgical, medical, pediatric, ICU, and PICU inpatient services. In 2016, she played a key role in establishing case management services within the Emergency Department (ED).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Niveen demonstrated strong leadership as the Team Leader for the Operational Center in SKMC’s Emergency Department. In 2023, she returned to inpatient care, supporting both the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where she continues to contribute her expertise.
Niveen is recognized for her multidisciplinary experience, leadership capabilities, and commitment to improving patient care outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.
Niveen Hussian Al Alami
Case Coordinator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Niveen Al Alami is a highly experienced nursing professional and...
Annumol Kurian
Position: Nursing Case Coordinator
SEHA Corniche Hospital
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dedicated and compassionate Nursing Case Coordinator with extensive experience in neonatal nursing and care coordination. Currently serving as a Nursing Case Coordinator at Corniche Hospital since November 2024, facilitating patient care coordination, discharge planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continuity of care for neonatal patients and their families.
I have extensive experience in neonatal nursing, worked in NICU at Corniche Hospital since February 2017, gaining substantial experience in the management of critically ill and high-risk neonates. Skilled in family-centered care, patient advocacy, discharge planning, interdisciplinary communication, and supporting families through complex neonatal journeys.
Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while ensuring seamless coordination between healthcare teams, patients, and families to achieve optimal clinical outcome
Annumol Kurian
Nursing Case Coordinator
SEHA Corniche Hospital
Dedicated and compassionate Nursing Case Coordinator with extensive experience in...
Rajwinder Jheeta
Position: Senior Case Coordinator
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
A dedicated and accomplished registered nurse from the UK, having gained a bachelor’s degree in nursing studies in 1996. She went on to specialize in adult oncology where her main expertise lies. Raj undertook subspecialty courses in oncology and chemotherapy administration and teaching and assessing of nursing students. Initially came to the UAE in 2008, where she was team leader in the Adult Oncology Unit. She is now a fully dedicated Senior Case Manager/Coordinator since 2013 (13 years)
Her specific specialization within Case Management is in Pediatrics although she is expert in all specialties.
Raj has contributed to the first ever Case Management Academy Program within Tawam Hospital, being an organizing committee member. Her specific roles for the Academy were within the selection process of candidates, general organizing of the course, course set up and teaching. She also is preceptor to future Case Managers/Coordinators at Tawam Hospital and the Al Ain Region.
Raj is presently involved in pediatric case management related projects. Her case management knowledge extends to Case Management KPI’s and analysis of data. She is interested in all aspects of Case Management from optimizing UM, delivering patient centered care that aligns with the organizational goals of the hospital and wider network and is committed to advancing case management practices, fully supporting the delivery of efficient healthcare services.
Outside of work, Raj enjoys spending quality time with her family, cooking sumptuous Indian dishes and travelling. These activities help her achieve a quality professional and personal life balance.
Rajwinder Jheeta
Senior Case Coordinator
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
A dedicated and accomplished registered nurse from the UK, having...
Ahmad Adnan Nazzal Hamdan
Position: Senior Clinical Case Coordinator
Salma Rehabilitation Hospital
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior Clinical Case Coordinator, Salma Rehabilitation Hospitals (SEHA) – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ahmad is a Senior Clinical Case Coordinator with over 20 years of healthcare experience. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, oversee patient flow, and coordinate referrals, admissions, and discharges, while ensuring compliance with DOH regulations and advocating for patient safety and rights.
He holds a Master’s in Healthcare Management from Anglia Ruskin University, UK, and has a strong background in nursing, healthcare operations and education. Ahmad is certified in case management, including the AIHCP Case Management certification, and advanced life support, and actively contributes to quality improvement initiatives. He is committed to enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Ahmad Adnan Nazzal Hamdan
Senior Clinical Case Coordinator
Salma Rehabilitation Hospital
Senior Clinical Case Coordinator, Salma Rehabilitation Hospitals (SEHA) – Abu...
Fatma Ibrahim Mohamed Hassan
Position: Senior Case Coordinator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Fatma Hassan is an experienced healthcare professional with over 25 years in the field. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing sciences and has been a Certified Clinical Case Manager since 2019.
She currently works as a Senior Case Coordinator at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, with over 13 years of experience in case management.
Fatma is an active member of the case management team, facilitating patient care across the continuum from inpatient to outpatient settings. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams, including financial services and social workers, to secure appropriate funding and support resources to meet patients’ needs.
Fatma collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth care transitions and is committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering patient-centred care
Fatma Ibrahim Mohamed Hassan
Senior Case Coordinator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Fatma Hassan is an experienced healthcare professional with over 25...
Sharifa Zaab Alyassi
Position: Nursing Case Coordinator
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City (STMC)
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sharifa Alyassi , Holds Master Degree in Health Care management ,. A Certified case coordinator at STMC hospital AlAin, with more than 3 years of experience in Case management.
Sharifa Zaab Alyassi
Nursing Case Coordinator
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City (STMC)
Sharifa Alyassi , Holds Master Degree in Health Care management...
Scientific Committee
Mustafa Mutlaq Abdellatif Hussein
Position: Symposium Chair
Nursing Manager
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Mustafa Hussein, CMGT-BC, MSBA
Mustafa Hussein is a board-certified Case Manager and accomplished healthcare professional with a strong foundation in clinical practice and healthcare administration. He holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the Abu Dhabi School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baghdad University.
With extensive experience across healthcare systems in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Jordan, Mustafa has consistently demonstrated excellence in designing, implementing, and optimizing case management frameworks. His expertise includes the development of evidence-based policies, operational procedures, and comprehensive training programs that enhance care coordination and improve patient outcomes.
Mustafa is deeply committed to advancing the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery. His strategic approach to case management integrates data-driven decision-making with best practices, ensuring that patients receive timely, appropriate, and cost-effective care. He is recognized for his leadership, collaborative spirit, and dedication to continuous improvement in multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
Mustafa Mutlaq Abdellatif Hussein
Symposium Chair
Nursing Manager
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
Mustafa Hussein, CMGT-BC, MSBA Mustafa Hussein is a board-certified Case...
Sami Abdul Majid
Position: Scientific Committee Chair
Case Management Manager
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
With over 25 years of experience in nursing leadership and education, Sami Abdul Majid is a distinguished healthcare professional recognized for his expertise in case management and care transitions. His career spans diverse roles, including serving as a Critical Care Registered Nurse in Canada, a Corporate Case Manager, and a Case Management Manager across Canada and the UAE.
Sami’s passion for advancing healthcare quality and his ability to bridge clinical expertise with analytical insight make him a sought-after speaker in the fields of case management, care transitions, and healthcare analytics.
Sami Abdul Majid
Scientific Committee Chair
Case Management Manager
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
With over 25 years of experience in nursing leadership and...
Jacqueline Yammine
Position: Director, Case Management
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhab
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Jacqueline Yammine, DNP, RN, is the Director for the Case Management Department and Patient and Family Education Program at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. She was the first case manager to join pre-operational CCAD in August 2014. Between 2005 and 2014, she was a Case Manager in a community health services center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Between the years 2000-2004, she worked in UAE hospitals. She is a holder of Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Case Western Reserve University (USA). She earned her BSN from the American University of Beirut (Lebanon) and an MN from Athabasca University (
Jacqueline Yammine
Director, Case Management
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhab
Jacqueline Yammine, DNP, RN, is the Director for the Case...
Nema Samatar
Position: Senior Case Manager
Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nema Samatar, is a strategic healthcare leader with over 20 years of international experience spanning clinical practice, healthcare management, and operational excellence across the UK and UAE. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Bedfordshire, UK, and a Master of Science in Healthcare Management.
Since joining Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital in 2020 as Senior Case Manager, Nema has successfully established and led the Case Management Department, driving patient-centered care, service innovation, and enhanced patient outcomes. In 2025, she further expanded her leadership impact by founding and managing the Social Work Department, strengthening integrated clinical and psychosocial care.
She is recognized for leading transformation, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration, Nema is committed to advancing healthcare excellence and creating lasting value for patients, healthcare professionals, and communities.”
Nema Samatar
Senior Case Manager
Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital
Nema Samatar, is a strategic healthcare leader with over 20...
Bushra Ali Alnaqbi
Position: Case Manager
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ms. Bushra Ali Alnaqbi is a dedicated Case Manager at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) with over 18 years of experience in the healthcare sector, including more than 9 years specializing in case management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master’s degree in Quality and Business Excellence (MSQBE).
Ms. Bushra is highly experienced in care coordination, patient advocacy, and discharge planning, with a strong focus on improving patient outcomes and ensuring continuity of care. She is also certified in case management and clinical documentation improvement, reflecting her commitment to maintaining high standards in healthcare quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
Bushra Ali Alnaqbi
Case Manager
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ms. Bushra Ali Alnaqbi is a dedicated Case Manager at...
Ahmad Adnan Nazzal Hamdan
Position: Senior Clinical Case Coordinator
Salma Rehabilitation Hospital
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior Clinical Case Coordinator, Salma Rehabilitation Hospitals (SEHA) – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ahmad is a Senior Clinical Case Coordinator with over 20 years of healthcare experience. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, oversee patient flow, and coordinate referrals, admissions, and discharges, while ensuring compliance with DOH regulations and advocating for patient safety and rights.
He holds a Master’s in Healthcare Management from Anglia Ruskin University, UK, and has a strong background in nursing, healthcare operations and education. Ahmad is certified in case management, including the AIHCP Case Management certification, and advanced life support, and actively contributes to quality improvement initiatives. He is committed to enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Ahmad Adnan Nazzal Hamdan
Senior Clinical Case Coordinator
Salma Rehabilitation Hospital
Senior Clinical Case Coordinator, Salma Rehabilitation Hospitals (SEHA) – Abu...
Mousa Hani Mousa Alkhateeb
Position: Senior Case Manager
Amana Healthcare
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Experienced Senior Case Manager with a strong clinical and operational background in post-acute care, long-term care (LTC), and interfacility coordination within Amana Healthcare and stakeholders. Holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Anglia Ruskin University, UK, combining clinical expertise with advanced management and leadership skills.
Mousa Hani Mousa Alkhateeb
Senior Case Manager
Amana Healthcare
Experienced Senior Case Manager with a strong clinical and operational...
Bijimol Arun Kumar
Position: Senior Case Coordinator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
I am a Senior Case coordinator at SKMC. I have been working in this role for last 14years. I am involved in discharging very complex patients from PICU. I am also the Education Link for Case Management Department in SKMC.
Bijimol Arun Kumar
Senior Case Coordinator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
I am a Senior Case coordinator at SKMC. I have...
Ahmed Yahya Ayoub
Position: Case Coordinator
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Ahmed Yahya Ayoub earned his PhD in Nursing Science, specializing in Case Management, from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 2026. He previously obtained a Master’s degree in Nursing Administration from Zarqa University, Jordan, in 2021, Studying in Oncology Nursing at The Hashemite University, Jordan, in 2012.
With over 19 years of nursing experience, Dr. Ayoub has held a range of clinical, leadership, and case management roles, including Senior Charge Nurse at King Hussein Cancer Center and Case Manager at Al Dhafra Hospital. He currently serves as a Case Manager at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Ayoub is a certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor through the American Heart Association (AHA), a Fellow of the American Academy of Case Management (FAACM), and a DAISY Award recipient. His research interests include work engagement, nurse case management, oncology nursing, nursing leadership, and healthcare quality improvement. He has authored 12 peer-reviewed publications and has actively contributed to national and international conferences as a speaker and moderator.
Ahmed Yahya Ayoub
Case Coordinator
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Dr. Ahmed Yahya Ayoub earned his PhD in Nursing Science,...
Nour Hassan Aljariry
Position: Senior Case Coordinator
SEHA Corniche Hospita
Categories: CASE MANAGEMENT - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nour is originally a graduate of Jordan University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in General Nursing. Nour is American Board-Certified in Nursing Case Management (RN-BC) since Oct 2019 from ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center), and AHIMA International CDI specialist Jan 2020, Certified Manager from American Institute of Business & Management Sep 2021, had her Master Degree of Science in Health Care Management May 2022.
Nour had 19 years of experience, with 11 of those years at Corniche Hospital.
Nour has an interest placing the patient in the appropriate level of care needed and improving the journey of Neonatal Intensive parents in terms of next level of care and whole experience.
Nour Hassan Aljariry
Senior Case Coordinator
SEHA Corniche Hospita
Nour is originally a graduate of Jordan University in 2006...



