News Category: Partnership

DOCKTOUR and Angola’s Ministry of Health have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, optimize supply chains, and enhance medical services across Angola.

 

Luanda/Abu Dhabi, August 28, 2025: DOCKTOUR, the maritime-medical joint venture between AD Ports Group and Burjeel Holdings, has entered into a strategic MoU with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Angola. The agreement establishes a framework for broad collaboration focused on elevating healthcare delivery, developing state-of-the-art medical infrastructure, and fortifying supply chain systems throughout the country. The MoU was formalized by Dr. Benedito Hernani Da Silva Quinta, Director of Nacional dos Hospitals; Mr. Mohamed Eidha Al Menhali, Regional CEO of AD Ports Group; and Mr. Safeer Ahamed, Co-CEO of Burjeel Holdings. Following the signing, the DOCKTOUR delegation paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Dr. Silvia Lutucuta, Minister of Health of Angola.

 

Signing of MoU between Angola Ministry of Health and DOCKTOUR representatives
The agreement paves the way for the Ministry and DOCKTOUR to collaborate on initiatives that align with Angola’s vision for a more robust healthcare system. Key areas of cooperation include logistics and supply chain management for the delivery of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and essential healthcare supplies, alongside the joint development and operational management of hospitals.

 

Representatives from DOCKTOUR and Angola Ministry of Health after MoU signing
The partnership also seeks to harness digitalization in healthcare logistics to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability. Additionally, the MoU sets the stage for co-investment in mutually beneficial projects and the exploration of further opportunities within Angola and across other African markets.

 

“Our vision for Angola’s healthcare system is rooted in accessibility, quality, and sustainability. This MoU with DOCKTOUR will help to strengthen our health network. It is a collaboration that speaks directly to the needs of our communities and our commitment to long-term national development.”
H.E. Dr. Silvia Lutucuta, Minister of Health of Angola

 

For Angola, this collaboration ensures the expedited and reliable delivery of life-saving medicines and equipment to hospitals and clinics nationwide. The integration of digitalized logistics is expected to optimize resource allocation, minimize wastage, and enable healthcare providers to respond with greater precision to community needs.

 

Delegates from UAE and Angola attending the MoU signing ceremony

“This initiative reflects the shared vision of the UAE and Angola to strengthen healthcare delivery, expand access to quality services, and promote long-term collaborations in sectors vital to the well-being of communities. We are committed to deepening our collaboration with Angola and advancing our mission to create lasting impact across Africa.”
Mr. Safeer Ahamed, Co-CEO of Burjeel Holdings

 

“This Memorandum of Understanding reflects our shared commitment to advancing healthcare in Angola through strong partnerships. By working together to improve healthcare delivery, develop modern medical infrastructure, and reinforce supply chain systems, we are building a foundation for greater resilience and wider access to the medical services. Collaboration of this kind is vital to ensuring that Angola’s healthcare sector continues to grow, serving the needs of people and supporting the nation’s long-term development. At the same time, the MoU represents an important step in expanding our presence in Africa, as we continue to invest in the continent’s growth and future.”
Mr. Mohamed Eidha Al Menhali, Regional CEO of AD Ports Group

 

DOCKTOUR, established as a joint venture between AD Ports Group, a global leader in integrated trade, transport, and logistics solutions, and Burjeel Holdings, a premier super-specialty healthcare provider in the MENA region, seamlessly integrates logistics, modular infrastructure, training, and emergency response into a unified, comprehensive healthcare platform.

We are DOCKTOUR, the new healthcare logistics platform created through a joint venture between AD Ports Group and Burjeel Holdings. Our mission is clear: to redefine how medical services and infrastructure reach communities across Africa, delivering care where it is needed most.

 

Unveiled at Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi, we bring together the strengths of two leaders, AD Ports Group’s unmatched logistics capabilities and Burjeel Holdings’ medical expertise. Together, we offer a comprehensive, end-to-end ecosystem for healthcare delivery, integrating logistics, modular infrastructure, training, and emergency response into a single, agile platform.

 

We complement Operonix, Burjeel Holdings’ operations and management subsidiary, which has a proven track record in large-scale healthcare projects across Africa. Supported by AD Ports Group’s strategic network and logistics infrastructure, we streamline medical supply chains, deploy container-based hospitals and clinics, and establish both field and permanent healthcare facilities.

We are built to deliver impact.

 

“DOCKTOUR is about delivering impact where it’s needed most. By combining our logistics strength with Burjeel’s medical excellence, we are building a platform that can truly transform how healthcare is delivered in Africa. This is a practical, scalable solution to a growing need, and a reflection of our shared commitment to supporting resilient, community-focused healthcare systems across Africa, in line with our wise leadership vision.”
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group

 

Our platform ensures the timely delivery of critical medical supplies, providing robust emergency response capabilities in alignment with the UAE’s humanitarian aid vision. We also support capacity-building through clinical training initiatives and data-driven inventory and logistics systems that minimize delays and bridge service gaps across the region.

 

“DOCKTOUR represents a new model of impact. It’s a full-spectrum platform that integrates advanced clinical systems with logistics capability and operational scale. Our aim is to bring care, along with stability, readiness, and partnership, to the regions that need it most.”
Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings

 

Beyond logistics, we are exploring the establishment of medical offices across AD Ports Group’s African operations to support healthcare services, medical tourism, and long-term regional growth. By engaging with governments, health authorities, and humanitarian agencies, we aim to deliver care during disease outbreaks, support maternal and child health, lead immunization campaigns, enable disease surveillance, and advance mobile health education.

 

Our name, DOCKTOUR, reflects our ethos, combining “Dock,” “Tour,” and “Doctor.” It embodies our commitment to delivering agile, accessible, and world-class healthcare, leveraging AD Ports Group’s global presence, 34 terminals, 247-vessel fleet, and logistics network, alongside Burjeel Holdings’ clinical excellence.

 

As Africa’s population grows and its economy expands, we stand ready to provide scalable, resilient, and community-focused healthcare solutions, transforming how medical infrastructure and services are delivered across the continent.

 

We are DOCKTOUR, where healthcare meets logistics, and every moment counts.