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 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...
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 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...
Abu Dhabi is set to open its first center dedicated to the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, targeting individuals as young as 40 years old. This initiative aims to facilitate earlier testing, which is hoped to slow the progression of the disease. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, early detection can play a...
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a global leader in medical technology, has officially launched the BD Training Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This significant investment is aimed at empowering healthcare professionals by providing advanced education and fostering innovation, which aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Healthcare Sector Transformation program. The...
Burjeel Holdings, a prominent super-specialty healthcare provider in the MENA region, has announced a strategic partnership with Paige, a leading US-based company in next-generation AI technology. This collaboration aims to improve access to advanced cancer diagnostics by implementing Paige’s AI-powered solutions throughout Burjeel’s extensive healthcare network. The partnership also seeks to tackle the global shortage...
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulatory body for the healthcare sector in the Emirate, has partnered with Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm, to unveil a significant report titled “Genomics For Longevity.” This report was released during the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) and explores the transformative potential of genomics...
Microsoft showcased its latest AI innovations in healthcare solutions at the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing health and wellness in the United Arab Emirates and beyond. The event, which began today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company Centre, is expected to attract over 15 000 health and life sciences...
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, which is part of the M42 group, has successfully performed the world’s first transcontinental robotic-assisted focal therapy for prostate cancer. This innovative procedure was conducted remotely, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of this disease. Credit: M42 The procedure utilized advanced ultrasound technology, allowing specialists to provide care from thousands...