Dr. Basma Harara is a distinguished healthcare executive and physician leader with over 30 years of experience across the Gulf region and the United States. As the Chief Operating Officer of AMNM, a flagship healthcare facility, Dr. Harara is at the helm of a transformative vision – one that bridges global clinical excellence with the legacy of regional trust.

Dr. Harara trained in the United States and her leadership journey spans premier institutions across the Gulf region including Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. She has consistently driven measurable impact by launching new clinical services, leading hospital activations, securing multiple healthcare accreditations, optimizing performance by streamlining workflows, and driving operational excellence through lean, value-based processes. With advanced credentials in clinical operations and healthcare management from George Washington University, she has led multicultural teams with a sharp focus on safety, performance, and sustainability.

At AMNM, Dr. Harara’s strategic mandate is to anchor and elevate two iconic brands – Al Fardan, a well-rooted Qatari brand with a 70-year legacy of trust, prestige, and excellence; and Northwestern Medicine, a globally renowned academic health system recognized for innovation and research. Her vision unites the strengths of both institutions to deliver a distinctive patient experience defined by uncompromising quality, operational precision, and academic integrity.

• Clinical integration and digital transformation to drive real-time decision-making and seamless care delivery.
• High-performance culture that optimizes workforce productivity and fosters leadership at all levels.
• Academic and research collaboration that nurtures physician and clinical staff training, knowledge exchange, and evidence-based care.
• Luxury hospitality in healthcare, reflecting Alfardan’s service ethos while adhering to Northwestern Medicine’s world-class standards.
• Financial stewardship through data-driven planning, utilization efficiency, and responsible growth.

Dr. Harara sees her role not only as an operator but as a bridge-builder, merging legacy with innovation, local Qatar roots with global standards. Her leadership ensures AMNM is positioned as a regional center of excellence, setting new benchmarks in integrated care, academic partnership, and organizational resilience, creating a healthcare destination that sets a new regional standard, where AMNM is more than a place of healing, it is a living embodiment of trust, tradition, and transformation.