We deliver rigorous, evidence-based forensic medical opinions, grounded in the highest scientific and legal standards and prepared by leading national experts and certified consultants, in support of justice and the healthcare sector.
About SAHMED
SAHMED is a UAE forensic medicine consultancy with offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We give independent, evidence-based forensic medical opinions in every legal matter where medical evidence matters, from cause of death and injury assessment to medical malpractice disputes.
Vision and Mission
Founded with an Emirati spirit and a global outlook, the company was built to be the nation’s first dedicated institution offering forensic medical consultancy and technical, forensic support to the justice and health systems.
To be the nation’s first point of reference, and a leading regional and international platform, for forensic medical and forensic science consultancy. We do this by upholding rigorous governance standards and bringing together national expertise and global talent to support the rule of law and strengthen the health and justice systems.
We are committed to serving the nation and its people with rigorous, independent forensic medical opinions built on sound science, solid legal grounding and complete integrity. We work to support justice, protect the rights of individuals and institutions, and equip the judicial, health and insurance sectors with clear, well-reasoned reports that strengthen both the justice system and society, with an Emirati spirit and a global outlook.
Advisory Network and Expert Panel
No forensic medical report leaves us as one person’s view. Each is the product of scientific and legal deliberation among forensic physicians, consultant physicians and surgeons from different specialties, forensic science experts and legal advisors, supported by strategic partnerships with leading laboratories and specialist companies.
Explore Our Advisory Network and Expert PanelSectors We Serve
Support for cases and court disputes, with well-founded expert reports backed by solid evidence.
Risk management advice, medical error prevention and specialised training.
Impartial expert opinion that supports investigations and the course of justice.
Assessment of complex claims, and determination of liability and disability percentages.
Instruct us on a case, request a review of an existing report, or build forensic capability in your team.
Unsure whether a medical error, injury or death needs an independent opinion? Start with a confidential conversation.
Initial consultation, conflict-of-interest check and agreement on scope.
Systematic review of medical records, reports, images and laboratory results.
Assessment against current forensic science, with our international network where required.
A clear, reasoned report in Arabic, English or both.
Clarification, responses to objections and support for testimony.
Supporting the justice and health systems with a clear, evidence-based forensic opinion is more than a profession. It is a national duty and a scientific trust, and we devote our accumulated experience to upholding justice and protecting rights, with an Emirati spirit and global standards.
Dr. Sameera Mohammed Hassan Al Hammadi
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Sameera Al Hammadi is one of the leading specialists in forensic medicine, medical malpractice and judicial practice in the UAE and across the Arab world. Her career combines senior leadership with hands-on fieldwork. She has headed a forensic medicine department, helped develop training, judicial and medical systems, and chaired international and regional scientific networks.
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Confidential enquiries
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Confidential enquiries
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