The 3rd International Autism Conference, focusing on research and practice, is taking place today in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He is the Chairman of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination. The event is set to gather experts and practitioners to discuss advancements in...
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Abu Dhabi Launches Declaration on Longevity and Precision Medicine to Enhance Health
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has introduced a significant Declaration on Longevity and Precision Medicine during the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025. This initiative marks a pivotal step in enhancing healthcare delivery and research on a global scale. Developed in partnership with prominent international health organizations, academic institutions, and industry leaders, the...
WHX Launches WHX Tech to Transform Global Healthcare Events
In a significant move to change the global healthcare event landscape, Informa Markets has launched WHX, a new unified brand platform that replaces the long-established Arab Health. This announcement was made during the 50th-anniversary edition of Arab Health and marks a major shift in how global healthcare collaboration and innovation will be approached in the...
Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Department of Health Partner with Hub71 to Boost Healthtech Investment
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the primary health sector regulator in the emirate, have formed a strategic partnership with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem. This collaboration aims to attract global venture capital (VC) investment and accelerate the growth of healthtech and life sciences startups...
DoH and STRAC Partner to Enhance Healthcare Resilience in Abu Dhabi
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) to strengthen healthcare resilience and sustainability in the emirate. This partnership was established during the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 (ADGHW). Credit: WAM The signing was attended by Dr. Rashed Alsuwaidi,...
Department of Health Unveils AI-Powered Applications at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week
The Department of Health (DoH) in Abu Dhabi has introduced innovative AI-powered applications during the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW). These applications are designed to enhance healthcare services and improve patient outcomes in the region. The unveiling took place on April 17, 2025, as part of the ongoing commitment to integrating advanced technology into...
ISPOR UAE Chapter and AbbVie Plan Collaboration to Enhance Healthcare in the UAE
The ISPOR UAE Chapter and AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company, have announced their intent to collaborate on improving healthcare outcomes in the UAE. This announcement was made during the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, where the two organizations signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) in the presence of senior leaders from both ISPOR UAE Chapter...
Abu Dhabi Aims to Generate 30 000 Jobs in Longevity Medicine by 2045
Abu Dhabi has officially launched a dedicated cluster aimed at advancing health, endurance, longevity, and medicine. This initiative is expected to create 30 000 new jobs by the year 2045, positioning the emirate as a global leader in the life sciences sector. The new cluster is part of Abu Dhabi’s broader strategy to enhance its...
Over 800 000 Emiratis Participate in UAE Genome Programme to Enhance National Health
The Emirati Genome Programme has seen participation from more than 800 000 Emiratis, who are contributing DNA and blood samples as part of an ambitious initiative to collect a total of 1 million samples. This programme aims to revolutionize health care in the United Arab Emirates by facilitating advancements in personalized medicine. The initiative is...
Burjeel Holdings Partners with CONNECTEVE to Introduce AI-Powered Orthopedic Tools in the UAE
Burjeel Holdings has teamed up with South Korea-based CONNECTEVE to enhance orthopedic care in the UAE by introducing the first Department of Health (DoH)-approved AI knee diagnosis platform in Abu Dhabi. This innovative platform utilizes CONNECTEVE’s advanced AI tools, CONNEVO KOA and CONNEVO ALI, which are the first technologies of their kind from Korea to...