UAE: What is the ‘Hyatt’ program of Abu Dhabi? How does it enable 1,090 life-rescue organ transplant since 2017. world News
In a historical achievement that outlines the rise of Abu Dhabi as the center of advanced medical care, Emirates has successfully completed more than 1,000 organ transplants through its national organ donation program ‘Hayat’. By 2024, a total of 1,090 implants have been performed in leading transplant centers, which demonstrates the growing ability of the UAE in life -saving medical procedures and its commitment to pursue health solutions.
TL; Dr:
- 1,090 limb transplants in Abu Dhabi since 2017 completed
- 290 transplants in 2024, including heart, liver, kidney, lungs and pancreas
- Hyatt program promotes organ donation for the residents of UAE for 21+ age groups
A historic milestone in transplant therapy
The journey of Abu Dhabi in organ transplantation has reached an important milestone, with 1,090 limb transplants between 2017, when the ‘Hyatt’ national program was launched for donations and transplants of human organs and tissue, and 2024. The announcement was made on the World Organ Dann Day (13 August 2025), which highlights the expansion capabilities of the Emirates in complex medical procedures.In the year 2024 alone, a record 290 transplant was seen, including:
- 142 kidney transplantation
- 117 liver transplant
- 22 lung transplantation
- 7 heart transplantation
- 2 pancreas transplantation
Leading center and medical success
These processes were done in four advanced transplant centers, all were contributing significantly to the overall success of the program:Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD)Established as UAE’s first multi-organ transplant center in 2017, CCAD alone made an impressive 241 transplant in 2024. Its standout achievements:
- First joint cardiac transplant in the United Arab Emirates
- First joint lung liver transplant (2023) in the area
- First Triple-Pair Kidney Exchange in United Arab Emirates
- UAE’s only lung transplanting programs and multi-organ transplant dedicated only ICUs dedicated to transplant patients.
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)A subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, SKMC continues to increase its transplant capabilities:
- More than 114 kidney transplants in 2024
- Expand the liver transplant program for both adult and pediatrics
- Confirmes its position as a center for world class care and better patient results
Burjel Medical City (BMC)BMC has increased rapidly as a prominent player in transplant innovation, with many national first:
- First Pediatric Live Liver Liver Transplant in United Arab Emirates
- First abo-incompatible kidney transplant
- The youngest pediatric liver transplant performed on a five -month -old patient
Sheikh Sheikhbout Medical City (SSMC)SSMC combines clinical care with research and educational excellence:
- 10 International Conference presentations were given in the region
- Won Best Abstract Award in ISODP 2023 in Las Vegas
- UAE’s first covid positive organ donated
Stayed second in UAE for the number of organ donors used in 2022
About ‘Hyatt’ program
Launched in 2017, Hyatt is a UAE national program for donations and transplants of human organs and tissues. It was established after a federal decree law passed in 2016 to place the UAE as a global role model in organ and tissue donations.Major features of the program:
- Encourages both living and deceased donor registration
- The deceased donors allow donations to their families with the consent of their families
- 21 and above all UAE open to citizens and residents
Hayat goals include:
- Donation of organ and tissue and regulating transplant processes
- Giving care to patients with organ deficiency
- Improve the health and quality of life in communities
- Life saving by promoting donor registration through Hyatt platform
The program serves as both a human initiative and a regulatory structure, the aim is to develop a safe, moral and efficient transplant ecosystem across the nation.
FAQS:
WhyWho can register for the Hyatt program? Any UAE national or resident over 21 years of age can register to become an organ donor.
Why
, Can organs be donated after death? Yes. Donation of dead organ is possible with former donor registration and family consent.Q. Which organs and tissue can be donated? The hearts, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas and tissue such as cornea, bones and skin can be donated.Q. How can anyone be registered as a donor? Registration is available through the official Hyatt platform, which is accessible online.Q. What is the effect of an organ donor? A single donor can save up to 8 lives and increase more than 75 through tissue donations.
