Yousif Alzaabi
About Yousif Alzaabi
Yousif Alzaabi serves as the Director of Innovation at a confidential organization in Abu Dhabi. He has an extensive background in healthcare management and digital business, complemented by various degrees and significant experience in public health initiatives.
Current Role at Confidential
Yousif Alzaabi serves as the Director of Innovation at Confidential, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving innovative strategies and initiatives that enhance organizational performance. His leadership aims to integrate corporate innovation with external ecosystem collaboration, fostering a culture of creativity and advancement within the organization.
Educational Background
Yousif Alzaabi has a diverse educational background with multiple degrees in healthcare management, public health, digital business, and artificial intelligence. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the ZIGURAT Institute of Technology from 2021 to 2022, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Essex from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he completed postgraduate studies in Digital Business at Emeritus and the National Artificial Intelligence Program at the University of Oxford.
Professional Experience in Healthcare
Yousif Alzaabi has extensive experience in the healthcare sector. He worked at Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) as a GP Dentist and later as the Dental Department Manager from 2013 to 2017. He also held several positions at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, including Director of the Digital Health Division and Head of Foresight. His roles involved managing digital health initiatives and foresight programs, contributing to the advancement of public health in the region.
Contributions to Digital Health and Innovation
Throughout his career, Yousif Alzaabi has been involved in various digital health initiatives and innovation programs. He worked as the AI and Innovation Lab Program Manager at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to the development of digital health solutions. His work emphasizes creating equitable opportunities through digital and entrepreneurial initiatives, reflecting his commitment to advancing healthcare through technology.
Achievements in Education and Innovation
Yousif Alzaabi has pursued numerous educational opportunities to enhance his expertise in innovation and management. He is currently enrolled in an Executive MBA program at Quantic School of Business and Technology and has completed a Public Sector Innovation Diploma at Cambridge Judge Business School. His academic pursuits align with his professional focus on developing a hybrid model for innovation that integrates corporate and ecosystem strategies.