Dr Shamsheer Vayalil

Vayalil heads Burjeel Holdings, a leading integrated healthcare group in the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, with a network of hospitals, specialty clinics and allied services. Under his leadership, Burjeel launched one of the region’s largest Oracle Health EMR platforms in early 2025, aiming to embed AI and data into patient care across its operations. In recent months, the group also announced plans to expand clinical trials within the UAE — 25 trials are already underway or completed — as part of its push to build advanced oncology and research capabilities. On the social front, Dr Vayalil contributed Dhs5m to the UAE’s Fathers’ Endowment campaign, underscoring his philanthropic commitment to healthcare access for vulnerable communities.