Khalid Dalal

When numbers indicate growth and increasing market share, it's a business success by all standards. However, MedLabs' journey, under Dr. Hassib Sahyoun's leadership, transcends mere statistics, taking an untrodden path where business can be both profitable and profoundly human.

Dr. Sahyoun's entrepreneurial philosophy, recognized with a Doctor of Science award from the University of Bradford in 2018, exemplifies purpose-driven leadership. He prioritizes positive impact through meticulous patient care and quality services for doctors, showcasing authenticity.

Upon returning to Jordan after earning his PhD in Laboratory Medicine from the UK, Dr. Sahyoun identified opportunities in the Kingdom's healthcare landscape. In 1993, he merged four medical laboratories, founding MedLabs Consultancy Group and pioneering a new model.

MedLabs' values emphasize quality healthcare as a fundamental right and integrity as its cornerstone. This approach has propelled MedLabs into the fastest-growing private medical laboratory network in the region, setting benchmarks for quality and professionalism.

With 60 laboratories in Jordan and 12 in regional markets worldwide, and more labs to open in the future, MedLabs boasts prestigious College of American Pathologists (CAP) and ISO accreditations.

By investing in talent, transparency, and scientific precision, MedLabs has established itself as a leader in Jordan and the Arab world, employing 650 scientists and earning the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence in 2011.

Dr. Sahyoun's visionary leadership extends to anticipating healthcare's response to societal challenges, including public health education and climate change's impact on human well-being. This approach involves good citizenship and social responsibility, distinguishing between business for profit and business for achievement and legacy.

As Jordan modernizes its healthcare system, MedLabs sets a benchmark for excellence driven by international standards and a genuine will to improve lives.

*Khalid Dalal is a former advisor at the Royal Hashemite Court, former director of media and communication at the Office of His Majesty King Abdullah II, and works currently as a senior advisor for media, strategic communication, PR, speechwriting, international cooperation, marketing, business development, and fundraising locally, regionally, and globally.