ARKAN OTHMAN M KHURSHID

Founded and led Zamber Company, the first Ministry of Health-authorized medical tourism provider in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, successfully establishing cross-border partnerships and overseeing comprehensive patient care operations.

• Founded and secured Ministry of Health authorization for the first medical tourism provider in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, establishing a new market and operational framework.
• Forged strategic partnerships with over 50 top hospitals across Europe and Asia, enabling thousands of patients to access advanced treatments abroad.
• Oversaw comprehensive patient support, compliance, and cross-border healthcare collaborations, ensuring ethical, safe, and high-quality care delivery.
• Promoted transparency, cultural sensitivity, and continuous improvement initiatives, significantly strengthening company reputation and service quality.

Provided critical simultaneous interpretation and technical translation services for the International Organization of Migration (IOM), ensuring clear cross-cultural communication and understanding.

• Delivered accurate simultaneous interpretation and literary translations, ensuring precision, appropriate tone, and cultural sensitivity for critical communications.
• Translated complex technical manuals and documents, improving clarity and cross-cultural understanding for diverse audiences.
• Consistently met tight deadlines for multiple translation projects through strong organizational skills and effective time management.
• Produced high-quality linguistic outputs via meticulous proofreading, editing, and revision processes, maintaining high standards of accuracy.

Directed operations and strategic initiatives for Jawal Nasaz, optimizing processes and leading teams to achieve business objectives.

• Led and coordinated diverse internal teams and external partners, ensuring efficiency, alignment, and successful delivery of objectives.
• Optimized operational processes through streamlined procedures and strict budget oversight, leading to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Built resilient stakeholder trust by applying adaptive leadership, strategic crisis management, and transparent engagement.
• Guided the company to achieve ISO 9001 certification with SGS, ensuring full compliance with international quality standards.

Founded and led Hiwayak Bo Zhyan Company, overseeing end-to-end medical travel services, operations, and strategic partnerships for sustainable growth.

• Directed comprehensive medical travel services, encompassing patient logistics, record review, visa facilitation, and personalized care for thousands of patients.
• Managed all aspects of operations, finance, HR, and compliance, driving efficiency, governance, and sustainable growth for the company.
• Developed regional partnerships and executed promotional campaigns, significantly expanding market reach and strengthening brand presence.
• Coordinated medical travel for thousands of patients across Europe and Asia, managing records, visas, hospital admissions, and post-care.

Facilitated critical medical interpretation and patient support, ensuring informed consent and compassionate care for non-English-speaking patients.

• Delivered accurate medical interpretation and cross-cultural communication, ensuring informed consent and enhancing patient confidence.
• Supported non-English-speaking patients with comprehensive treatment guidance, post-care instructions, and compassionate assistance.
• Coordinated complete patient journeys, handling logistics, legal needs, and cultural support for safe international care.

Facilitated communication and cultural alignment between expatriate teams and local communities for Global Geophysical Services Ltd's Iraq Branch.

• Bridged critical communication gaps between expatriate teams and local communities through precise linguistic and cultural interpretation.
• Facilitated conflict resolution and enhanced stakeholder engagement, strengthening trust and collaboration within diverse operational environments.
• Developed culturally compliant training materials, ensuring operational alignment with local regulations and fostering cross-cultural understanding.