The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly establishing itself as a leading destination for medical tourism, underscored by its strategic location, high-quality infrastructure, and world-class healthcare services. The global medical tourism market was valued at $47 billion last year and is projected to reach $111 billion by 2029. In the Middle East, the UAE is...
Dubai hosted the Third International Conference of the Emirates Rare Diseases Society on February 8, 2025. The event was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Dubai Health Authority, and various universities and institutions both domestically and internationally. The main goal of the conference is to raise awareness, share experiences, and...
The integration of innovative digital technologies is significantly transforming the healthcare industry in the UAE. Experts indicate that this shift has resulted in improved patient care, increased efficiency, and enhanced access to healthcare services. In recent years, the UAE’s healthcare sector has embraced technological advancements to offer smarter and more efficient patient care. A surge...
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has officially licensed the ‘Pura Longevity Clinic’, a leading facility of PureHealth Group that specializes in longevity science. This licensing comes as the clinic successfully met the standards outlined by DoH for medical centers focused on healthy longevity. The establishment of this new clinic is expected to...
Saudi German Hospitals UAE (SGH UAE), a prominent healthcare provider in the region, has announced a strategic partnership with Megamind IT Solutions. This collaboration aims to implement advanced Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. The current HIS will be replaced with the internationally recognized...
Emirates Health Services (EHS) and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) have announced a strategic partnership to develop the ‘Synthetic Memories’ project. This innovative, AI-driven initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments. The announcement was made during the Arab Health 2025 conference,...
Artificial intelligence can help to assist Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in recalling their memories, according to psychologist Alya Khoory. She explained that this technology creates clear images and videos through artificial memories, which are developed based on the patient’s remaining memories or through interactions with their relatives. These visual aids help patients recall significant moments,...
Global healthcare group M42 has introduced a new structure at the Arab Health 2025 event in Dubai, showcasing its focus on three key areas: treatment services, AI-powered healthcare solutions, and advanced medical technologies. Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM), Safeya Almqtri, Deputy Group Chief Operating Officer at M42, shared that the group also announced the...