As Dubai celebrated the arrival of 2026 with spectacular festivities, King’s College Hospital Dubai marked the new year with two profoundly special deliveries. The hospital’s maternity unit welcomed its first newborns in the early hours of January 1st, demonstrating unwavering commitment to maternal care throughout the holiday season.
The hospital’s comprehensive maternity services operated at full capacity during the holiday period, with specialized medical teams providing continuous care. Obstetricians, midwives, nursing staff, and neonatal specialists maintained seamless 24/7 coverage, ensuring the institution’s renowned standards of care remained uncompromised despite the celebratory timing.
Farzana Iqbal, Obstetrics and Gynecology Midwife Manager at King’s College Hospital Dubai, emphasized the team’s dedication: “While New Year’s Eve represents a citywide celebration, for our maternity department, it represents another opportunity to deliver exceptional care. Infant arrivals follow their own schedule, and families depend on our consistent availability during these pivotal moments. We consider it a privilege to facilitate these joyful occasions throughout the entire year.”
The twin arrivals symbolize fresh beginnings not merely for the delighted families but also for the hospital’s devoted medical team. As fireworks illuminated Dubai’s skyline, the maternity staff remained focused on their primary mission: delivering exemplary patient care and ensuring successful outcomes for both mothers and newborns.
This achievement reinforces King’s College Hospital Dubai’s position as a leading healthcare institution providing critical services regardless of holidays or celebrations, maintaining operational excellence when patients need it most.