The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has announced a partnership with Abbott aimed at localising the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and enhancing digital health solutions. This collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing healthcare within the region. The focus of the partnership will be to localise existing pharmaceutical products and to explore the development of...
Abu Dhabi has introduced the Middle East’s first-ever Personalized Weight Management Programme, aiming to combat lifestyle diseases in the region. This initiative, launched by the Department of Health and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, emphasizes long-term health and wellness rather than just short-term weight loss. The programme combines health screenings, individual coaching, and digital...
The global healthcare sector is experiencing a rapid transformation, driven by an urgent demand for scalable, technology-enabled solutions. The integration of technology across healthcare systems and services has shifted from being a long-term goal to an immediate priority, with digital health becoming essential for healthcare delivery. This momentum is particularly evident in the Middle East...
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 – 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...
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 Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced the introduction of new mental health service standards aimed at aligning with global best practices. These updates focus on enhancing collaboration among healthcare professionals, including doctors, psychologists, and nurses, ensuring that mental health care is delivered at the highest professional standards. The newly established guidelines incorporate digital health...
Pfizer, the US biopharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has announced plans to strengthen its presence in the Gulf region. The company aims to invest in healthcare infrastructure, develop digital health solutions, and support research and education initiatives. According to Serhat Yalcinkaya, Pfizer Gulf cluster country manager, the company is dedicated to accelerating the availability of global...