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Qatar Tribune
24-06-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
HMC launches Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Programme
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) has announced the official launch of a four-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency Programme, a milestone initiative that marks a major leap forward in advancing Qatar's academic medicine and rehabilitation workforce development. The programme will commence in the upcoming academic year and is developed in alignment with international standards. This programme positions QRI as a regional leader in training future physiatrists with unparalleled access to cutting-edge technologies, interdisciplinary care, and structured academic mentorship. Dr Hanadi Al Hamad, deputy chief of Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, and Geriatrics, and CEO and medical director of Qatar Rehabilitation Institute, expressed her pride: 'This is a prestigious achievement for QRI and for Qatar. Establishing the PM&R Residency Programme reflects our firm commitment to capacity building, clinical excellence, and innovation in rehabilitation. It is a key milestone in our strategy development as well as Qatar's National Health Strategy 2024-2030. Enhanced by the WHO's Rehabilitation 2030 initiative, we are not only shaping careers, we are shaping the future of rehabilitation in Qatar.' Dr Abdulla Rashid Al Naimi, deputy chief medical officer, Medical Education at HMC, emphasised the broader strategic value: 'The launch of this residency programme exemplifies how HMC is driving Qatar's transformation into a knowledge-based, healthcare-leading nation. It supports our vision of building a sustainable, highly skilled medical workforce and is a platform for empowerment, excellence, and future leadership.' The PM&R Residency Programme is the first of its kind in Qatar, offering a structured, accredited curriculum that empowers residents to grow into independent, research-driven, and globally competent specialists. Residents will gain hands-on experience in advanced rehabilitation services, including neuromodulation, GAIT analysis, virtual reality therapy, and spasticity management, all within a world-class, multidisciplinary clinical environment. Dr Fatma Jassim Al-Kuwari, acting chairperson of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the driving force behind the establishment of the programme, commented: 'This programme is a turning point for Qatari medical graduates. It creates a direct and prestigious pathway to specialise in physical medicine and rehabilitation within our own health system. By investing in our future physicians, we are building a self-sufficient and resilient rehabilitation ecosystem that supports national priorities and inspires our youth to pursue excellence in this vital specialty.' This milestone also reflects Qatar's commitment to fostering innovation, research, and clinical leadership within rehabilitation medicine. By investing in advanced medical education, HMC and QRI are paving the way for long-term improvements in patient care, service delivery, and professional development across the continuum of care.
Qatar Tribune
17-06-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Chinese delegation visits HMC facilities, discusses cooperation
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) welcomed Guo Yanhong, Vice-Minister of the National Public Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, along with an accompanying delegation currently visiting Qatar. The delegation met with Dr Khalid Mohamed Al-Jalham, HMC's Chief Medical Officer, to discuss matters of mutual interest and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation between HMC and Chinese medical institutions. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to fostering international collaboration in healthcare and public health systems, with both sides expressing interest in knowledge exchange, joint initiatives, and capacity-building partnerships. The Chinese delegation conducted an introductory tour of the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) and the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI), both located within Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City. The delegation was briefed on the advanced medical services offered by the two hospitals and received detailed explanations from the medical teams regarding its facilities, clinical departments, and cutting-edge equipment. Both the ACC and QRI opened in December 2017. The ACC provides a wide range of medical specialties and services, including day surgeries, endoscopy, gastroenterology, outpatient clinics and inpatient units. Patients receive the latest treatment using advanced clinical and surgical practices offered within the same day and in a single dedicated location—enhancing both the efficiency and quality of care, as well as the overall patient experience. QRI offers specialised medical rehabilitation services for patients of all ages, including those recovering from strokes, spinal cord and brain injuries, amputations, complex fractures, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, as well as neurological and muscular disorders. The institute provides an advanced healing environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies, including a gait lab, hydrotherapy pools, interactive simulation rooms, sensory integration therapy, and smart assistive devices, all designed to empower patients throughout their recovery journey and support optimal outcomes.
Qatar Tribune
16-06-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
HMC welcomes Chinese vice-minister of National Public Health Commission, accompanying delegation
DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has welcomed Vice-Minister of the National Public Health Commission of the People's Republic of China HE Guo Yanhong, along with the accompanying delegation currently visiting Qatar. The visiting Chinese delegation met with HMC's Chief Medical Officer Dr Khalid Mohamed Al Jalham. During the meeting, the two parties discussed matters of mutual interest and explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between medical institutions in the People's Republic of China and HMC. The visiting Chinese delegation conducted an introductory tour of the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) and the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI); both located within Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City. The delegation was briefed on the advanced medical services offered by the two hospitals and received detailed explanations from the medical teams regarding its facilities, clinical departments, and cutting-edge equipment. Both the ACC and QRI opened in December 2017. The ACC provides a wide range of medical specialties and services, including day surgeries, endoscopy, gastroenterology, outpatient clinics, and inpatient units. Patients receive the latest treatment using advanced clinical and surgical practices offered within the same day and in a single dedicated location—enhancing both the efficiency and quality of care, as well as the overall patient experience. QRI offers specialized medical rehabilitation services for patients of all ages, including those recovering from strokes, spinal cord and brain injuries, amputations, complex fractures, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, as well as neurological and muscular disorders. The institute provides an advanced healing environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies, including a gait lab, hydrotherapy pools, interactive simulation rooms, sensory integration therapy, and smart assistive devices, all designed to empower patients throughout their recovery journey and support optimal outcomes.
Malaysia Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
Malaysian central bank rollouts qualified resident investor program
Xinhua 13 Jun 2025, 14:19 GMT+10 KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Xinhua) -- As part of efforts to encourage two-way flows in the onshore foreign exchange market, Malaysia's central bank announced Thursday the full rollout of the qualified resident investor (QRI) program for eligible corporates, effective July 1. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said in a statement that this rollout builds on the success of the pilot program, which was introduced in April 2024. Since its inception, the QRI program has generated cumulative inflows from participants exceeding 1 billion U.S. dollars into the domestic financial market. Under the QRI program, eligible resident corporates only need to complete a one-off registration with BNM to benefit from the flexibility in managing future direct investments abroad that will not require prior approval from BNM. To enjoy the flexibility, corporates must first repatriate and convert eligible foreign currency funds into ringgit upon successful registration with BNM. Eligible corporates include all resident corporates that: repatriate and convert foreign currency proceeds from overseas investments; and demonstrate good corporate governance and compliance with the foreign exchange policy (FEP) of BNM. The QRI program will be available until June 30, 2028.
The Star
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Bank Negara unveils full QRI programme to boost corporate flexibility
The central bank said the rollout builds on the success of the pilot programme, which was introduced in April 2024. PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara has announced the full rollout of the qualified resident investor (QRI) programme for eligible corporates, effective July 1 as part of efforts to promote two-way flows in the onshore foreign exchange market. In a statement yesterday, the central bank said the rollout builds on the success of the pilot programme, which was introduced in April 2024. Since its inception, the QRI programme has generated cumulative inflows from participants exceeding US$1bil into the domestic financial market. The QRI programme allows eligible resident corporates to enjoy greater flexibility in managing their future direct investments abroad without needing prior approval from Bank Negara. To participate, corporates are required to complete a one-time registration with Bank Negara. Upon successful registration, these corporates must repatriate and convert eligible foreign currency funds into ringgit in order to benefit from the programme's flexibilities. Eligible corporates include all resident companies that repatriate and convert foreign currency proceeds from their overseas investments, and that demonstrate good corporate governance as well as compliance with Bank Negara's foreign exchange policy. The QRI programme will be available until June 30, 2028.
