ABU DHABI: DAWI has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, aimed at providing advanced medical services to DAWI clients in the State of Kuwait. This collaboration marks DAWI’s first international partnership outside Kuwait and represents the beginning of a new phase of regional expansion and collaboration with leading global healthcare institutions.
DAWI launches its first regional expansion through a global partnership
Bader Shishtari, Chief Executive Officer of DAWI, expressed his pleasure with this strategic collaboration, emphasizing that it represents a pivotal milestone in DAWI’s journey and regional expansion. As DAWI’s first partnership outside Kuwait, and with one of the world’s leading hospitals, this collaboration reflects a significant step forward for the platform. Shishtari praised the management and professionalism of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, expressing his appreciation for their trust in DAWI and affirming that this trust carries a responsibility the DAWI team is proud to uphold.

DAWI’s vision: Connecting patients to the world’s best healthcare providers
Shishtari explained that this partnership aligns with DAWI’s vision to bridge its users with the world’s leading healthcare providers. He noted that this mission forms a core part of DAWI’s responsibility and commitment to its clients, as well as its ongoing promise to provide access to top-tier physicians and the highest standards of medical care in line with international benchmarks.
Executive health check-ups as the first phase, with further expansions in development
He added that the first phase of this collaboration will begin with the introduction of executive health check-up services, considered among the most comprehensive and advanced medical offerings. This phase represents only the starting point, as further stages of integration, collaboration, and future expansions between the two entities are currently under development and will be announced in due course.
Exclusive partnership in Kuwait through DAWI platform
Shishtari also noted that this collaboration will be exclusive within the State of Kuwait through the DAWI platform. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s services will be made available exclusively via DAWI, with DAWI serving as the exclusive partner for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s executive health packages in the Kuwaiti market.
Abu Dhabi as a global model for healthcare development
He further stated that this partnership reflects the advanced level Abu Dhabi has achieved in developing its healthcare ecosystem, supported by robust infrastructure, forward-looking vision, and sustained investment in knowledge and technology — positioning the emirate as a global model in healthcare development.
DAWI reaffirms its ongoing commitment to its clients
In closing, Shishtari reaffirmed DAWI’s commitment to its clients by continuing to seek out the best medical services and to build partnerships with leading hospitals within Kuwait, across the region, and globally. He emphasized that DAWI remains on a path of continuous growth and expansion, with the aim of elevating the healthcare experience and delivering real, sustainable value to the community.
