The 21st Emirates Critical Care Conference kicked off on Friday at the InterContinental Festival City Hotel in Dubai. This event is being held alongside the 2nd World Summit of the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care (WFICC). In addition, the conference runs concurrently with several other significant events, including the 7th Global Network for...
On World Thalassemia Day, the United Arab Emirates announced the creation of a national database for individuals affected by thalassemia. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding and management of the condition, which is particularly significant as one in every twelve people in the country carries the traits associated with thalassemia. The announcement was made...
The UAE Aid Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build a modern hospital in the Aden Governorate, marking a significant step to improve healthcare services in Yemen. This initiative aims to enhance medical support in a region that has faced numerous challenges in accessing quality health care. The MoU was signed by...
Dubai is set to construct three hospitals and 33 primary healthcare centres, along with several specialised centres of excellence by 2033. This initiative was approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, during a meeting of The Executive Council of Dubai. The newly introduced policies aim to enhance...
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), which is state-backed, is expanding its operations in the United States to secure additional funding for the local health sector. This expansion aims to enhance Abu Dhabi’s capabilities in clinical validation and regulatory advancement, as reported by the state-run Wam news agency. The San Francisco office will focus on...
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced plans to expand its operations in San Francisco to bolster the global reach of Abu Dhabi’s economic clusters. This expansion aims to enhance the city’s role as a hub for health technology, biotechnology, and venture capital. The San Francisco office will promote Abu Dhabi’s fast-track clinical validation...
Pfizer has announced the launch of a groundbreaking therapy for individuals living with hemophilia in the UAE. This new treatment represents a significant advancement in care for those affected by this serious and rare bleeding disorder. Hemophilia is a genetic condition that impairs the blood’s ability to clot, resulting in prolonged bleeding that can occur...
PureHealth and its subsidiary SEHA have announced a significant partnership with Cincinnati Children’s, the top children’s hospital in the United States, to enhance pediatric care in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. This collaboration is established through SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), aiming to bring world-class pediatric expertise to the region. This partnership marks a...
The UAE has initiated the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, known as “ne’ma,” which aims to lead collaborative efforts between government and private sectors to measure food waste across the country. This initiative is critical as it addresses the growing concern of food loss and waste, which is a significant issue in the region....
Al Hilal Healthcare Group, recognized as the largest private healthcare provider in Bahrain, has successfully acquired Middle East Hospital in Segaya. The facility has now been rebranded as Al Hilal Premier Hospital, marking a significant expansion in the group’s operations. This state-of-the-art hospital becomes the 10th branch and the second hospital under the Al Hilal...