Total investment will be $80mn in an export-oriented facility that will be developed on an area of 45,000sqmt and generate up to 1,400 jobs
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Cleveland Clinic designated a Centre of Excellence for adult multi-organ transplants
DoH Abu Dhabi recognises the clinic for dedication to advancing innovation in transplant care, promoting collaboration and investing in research
Emirates Drug Establishment
UAE expands access to gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy patients
Regulator approves Itvisma for adults and children aged two and above, positioning the UAE among the first countries globally to authorise the treatment for a wider age group
Burjeel Holdings
Burjeel Holdings appoints Shamsheer Vayalil as CEO
The board approved the conclusion of John Sunil’s role as chief executive officer and Safeer Ahamed’s role as co-chief executive officer
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Kuwait issues four ministerial decisions to tighten drug control and expand addiction treatment
Kuwait Ministry of Health issues decisions to combat drugs, regulate psychotropic substances and boost addiction treatment
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NMC to benefit from TriNetX’s database of over 318mn global patients
It will also support its growing research programme by connecting with pharmaceutical companies looking for sites to conduct clinical trials
Artificial intelligence
PureHealth unveils AI-powered national diagnostic lab in Abu Dhabi
PureHealth launches a 70,000-sq-ft AI-powered diagnostic lab via PureLab, processing 30m samples annually to support UAE healthcare innovation.
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Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 draws record 3m participants as city embraces active living
Dubai Fitness Challenge attracts more than 3m participants as record cycling, running and community events power city’s activity drive
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Saudi Arabia nears 80-year life expectancy as Vision 2030 health reforms deliver gains
Saudi Arabia’s universal health coverage score hits 83 as Vision 2030 health reforms drive gains in life expectancy and digital care
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s M42 marks expansion to Bahrain with state-of-the-art facility
Amana Healthcare Bahrain, a long-term care facility in Al Jasra area, is built in partnership with Mumtalakat, the country’s sovereign wealth fund
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UAE amends organ transplant law to regulate use of non-human organs
UAE amends organ transplant law, expanding it to include non-human organs and introducing strict medical controls
Abu Dhabi Finance Week
UAE sets global benchmark for efficient healthcare, says WHO
Regional health chief praises the country’s advanced system and strong pandemic response during Abu Dhabi Finance Week
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Dubai launches Jabr system to automate bereavement services and support families
Dubai launches ‘Jabr’ to digitise and simplify bereavement services and to offer support to families and reduce administrative burdens
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Abu Dhabi hosts $1.9bn global pledging moment to eradicate polio
Global leaders pledged $1.9bn in Abu Dhabi to eradicate polio, reducing funding gap and advancing efforts to protect 370m children
Saudi healthcare
Saudi Arabia’s smart hospital market to triple by 2033 as Vision 2030 fuels digital healthcare boom
AI diagnostics, robotics, remote monitoring and 5G-enabled systems are driving a rapid transformation in Saudi hospitals
Emirates Drug Establishment
UAE launches nationwide crackdown on medicine safety
New inspection blitz trains pharma firms to catch risks early and protect patients across the country
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Abu Dhabi unveils new Healthy Living Strategy to tackle obesity, diabetes and chronic disease
Abu Dhabi launches Healthy Living Strategy to improve prevention, nutrition, physical activity and long-term wellbeing
