Research and Publications
Dr. Farah Ahmed, MRCGP [INT], MSc Occupational Medicine (UK), is the Founder and Clinical Lead of Noor Corporate Health Solutions. Alongside our work with employers, she contributes to health policy research in the UAE and writes on workplace mental health, wellbeing and occupational health.
Policy Research
Enhancing Access to Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapies Across the United Arab Emirates
A policy report from an MBRSG policy dialogue held with the Dubai Health Authority and healthcare stakeholders, examining how the UAE can reduce differences in access to multiple sclerosis treatment across all seven emirates. Co-authored by Dr. Farah Ahmed with Immanuel Azaad Moonesar (MBRSG), Khulood Mohamed Hussain Ibrahim Alsayegh (Dubai Health Authority), Ali Alsaati (Dubai Health) and Abu Baker Al Madani (Mediclinic). The project was funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of the UAE.
Read the report at MBRSGMental Health Intervention Policy Report: Advancing Mental Health in the UAE, the Next 50 Years
Findings from a workplace wellbeing intervention developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, built around four areas of wellbeing (physical, psychological, social and financial), with recommendations for workplace mental health in the UAE. Authored by Dr. Farah Ahmed with Tina Balachandran (Flourishing Minds) and Dr. Immanuel Azaad Moonesar (MBRSG).
Download the report (PDF)Peer-Reviewed Research
The Relationship between a Health-Promoting Lifestyle and Sickness Absence in a Healthcare Company
A cross-sectional study of 233 employees at a Middle Eastern healthcare company, looking at whether health-promoting behaviour is linked to sickness absence over 12 months. Overall, higher health-promoting lifestyle scores were associated with lower sickness absence, and job role was also linked to absence. Authored by Dr. Farah Ahmed (Noor Corporate Health and the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government) with Dr. Debasish Sen (Liverpool, UK) and Dr. Martin Seed (University of Manchester).
View the article (DOI)Articles and Opinion
Leadership in the time of mental health
Dr. Farah Ahmed on the role leaders play in supporting mental health at work.
Read on Arabian BusinessTackling workplace bullying, head on
Dr. Farah Ahmed on recognising and addressing bullying in the workplace, and the part occupational health can play.
Read on Arabian BusinessSuicide awareness and the new year
A piece encouraging readers to notice signs of distress in others and offer support.
Read on Newsday