A groundbreaking treatment using CyberKnife radiosurgery has become available for Parkinson’s patients in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This innovative procedure, performed by leading radiation oncologist Dr. Lohith Reddy, takes just 15 minutes and offers significant relief from debilitating tremors. A notable case involved a 78-year-old patient whose severe tremors were effectively treated, marking...
Experts discussed the challenges of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare during the Dubai AI Week. They emphasized that regulations, rather than technology, create barriers to trust and broader adoption of AI solutions in the healthcare sector. As reported by Khaleej Times, Remy Levastre, a strategic healthcare consultant, stated, “The truth is that the bottleneck...
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to co-develop an innovative ‘Population Health Intelligence’ framework. This initiative is recognized as a world’s first true learning health system aimed at continuously predicting, preventing, and addressing public health challenges. The agreement was signed by Ibrahim Al Jallaf,...
Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTIP) has formed a partnership with Roche Diagnostics Middle East (RDME) to enhance sustainability and drive healthcare innovation in Sharjah. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at finding solutions that improve patient care at every stage. Under the MoU, SRTIP and Roche Diagnostics have committed...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...