Dr. Zulekha Daud | |
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| Born | Nagpur, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Education | MBBS |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, Chairperson of Zulekha Healthcare Group including Zulekha Hospital United Arab Emirates Alexis Multispeciality Hospital, India, Zulekha Colleges, India. |
| Years active | 1964- present |
| Known for | Efforts in the field of healthcare |
| Relatives | Husband - Dr. Iqbal Daud |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Doctor |
| Field | Healthcare |
| Website | zulekhahospitals |
Zulekha Daud is the Founder and Chairperson of Zulekha Healthcare Group, including Zulekha Hospital UAE; Alexis Multispeciality Hospital, India and Zulekha Colleges, India.[1] She set up Zulekha Hospitals in 1992 in UAE and in 2016 in India. Daud hailing from Nagpur, Maharashtra in India, a physician-turned-entrepreneur based in UAE received India's top most honors for overseas Indians – the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award 2019. The award is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to philanthropic and charitable work and for prominence in one's field which has enhanced India's prestige in the country of residence.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation recognized and honored Dr. Zulekha Daud, Founder and Chairperson of Zulekha Healthcare Group in New Delhi, and presented her with a letter of thanks and appreciation of her five decades of valuable contributions to the healthcare sector in the UAE and her tireless efforts to boost welfare levels for UAE citizens and residents. Forbes Middle East recognized her contributions to the field of healthcare by including her in the list of 100 Indian Leaders in the UAE since then.[2][3] The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai awarded her the Dubai Quality Award.[4]
- ^ "Zulekha Hospital receives Dubai Chamber CSR Award". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ "Nahyan meets Dr Zulekha". gulftimes.ae/. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ^ "Dr. Zulekha Daud - Top 100 Indian Leaders in UAE | Forbes Middle East". Forbes Middle East. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ "Mohammad honours Dubai Quality Award winners". Gulf News. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2015.