Aspetar Celebrates Ramadan with Ghabga Event

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Published March 16th, 2025 - 05:15 GMT

Aspetar Celebrates Ramadan with Ghabga Event

During the event.

Aspetar, the leading sports medicine hospital, celebrated Ramadan with a special Ghabga event at Raffles Hotel, bringing together senior officials and employees. The event highlighted Aspetar's commitment to fostering a multicultural environment, with employees from 74 different nationalities participating.

Mr. Khalid Al Mawlawi, Acting Director General of Aspetar, remarked, "This event is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to meet outside the hospital, embracing the spirit of Ramadan and Qatari culture. It showcases Aspetar as a family, not just a leader in sports medicine."

The Ghabga event featured a variety of interactive activities that aligned with Aspetar's vision and values. Employees engaged in cultural exchanges, team-building exercises, and enjoyed traditional Qatari cuisine. The event also honored several staff members for their dedication and commitment, including medical staff who have saved lives during major sporting events in Qatar.

Aspetar's Ramadan Ghabga was a testament to the hospital's inclusive and diverse culture, reinforcing its position as a global leader in sports medicine and a close-knit community.

Background Information

Aspetar

Aspetar is a world leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, and the first of its kind in the Middle East. Since 2007, with a world expert team, the hospital has provided top-level comprehensive medical treatment to all athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally.

In 2009, Aspetar was accredited as a “FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence”. In 2013, Aspetar was adopted as a reference collaborator centre by the Gulf Countries Council (GCC) Health Ministers Council and “IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health” in 2014.

In 2015, Aspetar has been recognised as the “IHF Reference Centre for Athlete and Referee Health”. In 2017, Aspetar was awarded World Health Organization’s Patient Safety Friendly Hospital-Level 3 designation.

In 2018, Aspetar – Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital was officially awarded Diamond Level accreditation status by Accreditation Canada. This is the highest level of accreditation award possible under the program and awarded to highly committed and quality-oriented organizations that monitor outcomes, use evidence and best practice to improve services. Aspetar is now the first hospital in the State of Qatar to be awarded this coveted Diamond Level Status. Aspetar is a member–organisation of Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar’s innovative sports and healthy lifestyle destination.