Construction of the new facility will begin in 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s campus
Healthcare
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi signs landmark genomics MoU to boost AI-powered precision healthcare in partnership with global, local leaders
The new systems are to be developed particularly in critical areas such as oncology, rare genetic diseases, and metabolic disorders
Healthcare
Qatar announces healthcare strategy to reduce illness, extend lives and boost wellbeing
Qatar Healthcare Strategy 2024-2030 aims to enhance wellbeing of citizens and residents in the country
health
UAE ranks among global leaders for healthcare excellence, international rankings show
Official data reveals the UAE now ranks among the top 10 countries globally across 21 health indicators
Dubai
Dubai Health partners with UAE-India leaders to open new workers’ hospital
The hospital project has received endorsement from the governments of both Dubai and India
air ambulance
Response Plus, Falcon Aviation forge strategic partnership for UAE air ambulance expansion
The new MoU aims to revolutionise patient transportation and medical repatriation in the UAE with cutting-edge air ambulance services
UAE vaccination
UAE to vaccinate 90 per cent of girls against HPV
UAE announces HPV vaccination target plan
Abu Dhabi Department of Health
Abu Dhabi transforms sick leave attestation with online service
Abu Dhabi residents able to get sick leave attestation and death-related admin services through digital channels
AI in healthcare
Cleveland Clinic, G42 partner to advance AI in healthcare, driving innovation and patient care
As part of this initiative, the two will form a joint task force to evaluate, prioritize and accelerate potential projects
AEON Clinic
AEON Clinic’s International Masterclass on Next-Generation Medicine 2025
The CME-accredited event will take place at Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal from April 23-27, bringing together the world’s leading healthcare and wellness experts
Covid
‘We had to adapt fast’: Five years on, UAE healthcare workers recall COVID-19’s lasting impact
UAE healthcare frontline heroes talk lessons from the pandemic, the nation’s resilience and why being future-ready is important
Dubai
Dubai Health reaches 200 organ transplant milestone
Rashid Hospital, part of Dubai Health, has emerged as the UAE’s leading organ donation centre, facilitating over 200 transplants that impact lives in the UAE and beyond
Aviation
Dubai’s Emirates invests $2.4 million in revolutionary in-flight medical care
Emirates is enhancing cabin crew preparedness with an eight-week training program focused on medical response
Saudi Ministry of Health
Saudi Arabia issues warning over fake sick leave, announces $26,670 fine and jail for violators
Saudi Arabia issues fake sick leave warning, clarifies heavy fines for violators
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Top Dubai real estate investments, developers and financing revealed; DIFC hedge fund seeks interns; Pfizer antibiotics update – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate price analysis, traffic fines explained, game-changing property finance and more top stories this week
drive-thru testing centres
Dubai launches region’s first drive-thru lab
Dubai Municipality to slash waiting times and increase testing with drive-thru lab
antibiotic medicine
EXCLUSIVE: Pfizer recalls bacteria-fighting antibiotic Zithromax from UAE market
Popular antibiotic that is used to fight STIs, skin and respiratory infections vanishes from pharmacy shelves as Pfizer works to resolve ‘manufacturing’ issue
