By Sharjah News | July 17, 2025
Did you know that in 1964, long before the UAE became a hub of luxury and modernity, a young doctor from Nagpur, India, landed in Sharjah — not with ambitions of wealth, but with a stethoscope, a heart full of service, and an unwavering purpose?
Her name is Dr. Zulekha Daud, a name now synonymous with healthcare excellence in the region. But back then, there were no hospitals, no paved roads — just endless desert and unyielding hope. Dr. Zulekha began her mission by treating women in their homes, often delivering babies by candlelight, at a time when healthcare access was almost nonexistent, especially for women.
She didn’t seek fame or fortune. She built trust, one patient at a time, in an era when even basic medical assistance was a blessing.
Nearly three decades later, she founded the iconic Zulekha Hospital in Sharjah, followed by a branch in Dubai. Today, these hospitals stand as beacons of healthcare, compassion, and legacy — a testament to a life dedicated to service.
Dr. Zulekha’s journey is a powerful reminder that true impact is not always loud or glamorous. Sometimes, it’s the quiet, consistent service over a lifetime that transforms lives and shapes history.
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