PureHealth and its subsidiary, SEHA, have entered into a partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, ranked as the top children’s hospital in the United States. This collaboration aims to advance the pediatric care ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the commitment to improving healthcare services for children in the region. Credit: ZAWYA The partnership was announced through...
Saudi Arabia is emerging as an attractive market for healthcare providers, driven by a rapidly growing population and high rates of lifestyle diseases. The country’s median age is increasing, and there is a significant prevalence of conditions like hypertension and diabetes that require medical intervention. Tara Rampal, founder of Quest Prehab, a London-based company offering...
The Department of Health of Abu Dhabi is advancing precision medicine for Alzheimer’s disease by incorporating APOE E4 genotyping into its pharmacogenomics (PGx) reports. This initiative, in collaboration with M42’s Biogenix Lab, aims to enhance treatment customization based on individual genetic profiles. The updated PGx reports will enable healthcare providers to tailor treatments according to...
UAE’s technology startup, X-Technology, has unveiled an immersive virtual reality (VR) platform aimed at enhancing emotional and cognitive health in clinical and rehabilitation contexts. Founded by entrepreneur and researcher Nargiz Noimann, the new platform combines elements of neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence to create tailored VR programs for patients facing challenges such as cancer, Alzheimer’s...
The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) has entered into three significant memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with key stakeholders in the healthcare sector, including Emirates Health Services (EHS), Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), and BEEAH Group. This initiative aims to strengthen Sharjah’s position as a hub for healthcare research and innovation. The signing ceremony was...
Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI) has announced strategic collaborations aimed at improving oncology care in the United Arab Emirates. The institute has partnered with the European Institute of Oncology, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital to advance cancer treatment in the region. These partnerships will utilize teleconsultation and remote patient monitoring technologies,...
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi recently held a meeting with senior international officials to draft a declaration focused on AI governance in healthcare. This roundtable aimed to identify both the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing AI technologies within healthcare systems. During the discussions, participants emphasized the necessity for transparent testing frameworks to ensure...
The 11th Abu Dhabi International Conference in Dermatology and Aesthetics (AIDA) will take place from May 2 to 4, 2025, at the Conrad Hotel in Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This event builds on the remarkable success of previous editions and aims to gather a large number of international experts, specialists, doctors, and lecturers in...
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has officially partnered with Microsoft to create a ‘Population Health Intelligence’ framework. This collaboration aims to enhance public health management through an advanced learning system that will continuously address and respond to public health challenges. Under the memorandum of understanding, DoH will leverage Microsoft’s cloud and artificial...
Pfizer Gulf, in collaboration with The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), organized a specialized workshop titled “Harnessing the Power of Real World Data in Healthcare Research.” This event took place as part of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2024, which aims to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub...