Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado was awarded as one of the Top Healthcare Professionals in the Middle East. The award was bestowed to honor Filipino healthcare professionals in the UAE, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman who have significantly contributed to their respective fields, including nursing, medicine, dentistry, biotech, radiology, pharmacy, and medical policy in the Middle East. The award was conferred by the Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Ferdinand Alfonso Ver on 23 September 2023 at Bristol Hotel, Dubai, UAE.