
Interview with Dr Usaama Sheikh, Critical Care Consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi
Get the inside story on why Dr. Usaama Sheikh left the NHS for Abu Dhabi, and what he discovered changed everything.
Sunday – Friday 8am to 8pm

Get the inside story on why Dr. Usaama Sheikh left the NHS for Abu Dhabi, and what he discovered changed everything.

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