The inaugural Hospital Build Awards has recognized CMC for its outstanding commitment to sustainability in terms of its design, development and construction. The hospital has also won appreciation for its excellence in the provision of facilities management strategy that meets the need of clinical teams and improves patient safety.

CMC turned out to be the only healthcare facility to receive two awards at the ceremony. The center also received three certificates of achievement in the Best Hospital Design, Best Interior Design, and Best Healthcare Management Service Strategy categories.

The Hospital Build Awards identify excellence in the design, operation and management of healthcare facilities in the Middle East.

The winners were announced at a ceremony on June 15, 2009 as part of the Hospital Design and Upgrade conference, one of seven conferences running alongside Hospital Build Middle East Exhibition and Congress, at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, from June 14-16, 2009.

CMC works in affiliation with the John Hopkins Medicine International, and is accredited by Joint Commission International.