The ‘Digital Health & AI Forum’ also sets the stage for an even deeper exploration of AI’s transformative role in healthcare at The Future Health Summit, slated for Thursday, January 30
Healthcare
Abu Dhabi
M42’s Diaverum ventures into UAE to offer advanced renal care solutions
The move marks the company’s efforts to expand its footprint in the Gulf region
Arab Health
Arab Health rebrands as WHX Dubai
The rebranding is to represent a transformative vision for the next 50 years of global healthcare collaboration and innovation
Arabian Healthcare Group
Arabian Healthcare Group announces Master Plan 2027 to enhance healthcare in Ras Al Khaimah
The new hospital, strategically located along the E311 – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, providing easy access to neighbouring districts and emirates – is set to open in Q3 2027
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi-based M42 partners with Rhapsody to enhance global health outcomes with Microsoft Azure
The announcement was made on day one of Arab Health 2025
Cyprus
Abu Dhabi-based PureHealth takes majority stake in $2.3bn Greek healthcare giant
PureHealth has acquired a 60 per cent stake in the Hellenic Healthcare Group
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Most expensive Dubai school; Mohamed Alabbar funding offer; Dubai real estate analysis; World’s safest airlines; New UAE laws – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate news, Mohamed Alabbar’s funding pledge, GEMS unveils $100m school and more top news stories
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh’s KFSHRC performs first-ever robot-assisted artificial heart pump implant
HeartMate 3 was implanted on a 35-year-old patient, who was out of the ICU in four days and should be discharged within 10 days
acquisition
Mubadala acquires Julphar arm DiabTec
The acquisition strengthens Mubadala’s portfolio of biologicals
Arab Health
Arab Health 2025: Dubai event to showcase $780bn healthcare market
Arab Health will showcase growing demand in global healthcare industry
respiratory illness
HMPV: Doctors say UAE residents have no need to ‘worry or panic’ on new virus
As China battles a surge in HMPV cases, UAE doctors reassure residents about this common respiratory virus while advising basic precautions during travel
Dubai Investments
Dubai’s Globalpharma unveils 2025 plans with 25 new product launches
The new product launches are in a range of therapeutic areas, including diabetes, cardiovascular, gastroenterology, and orthopaedics
Diabetes
Abu Dhabi’s IROS to collaborate in clinical study on obesity treatment
US-based Halia Therapeutics’ new therapy will be put to a six-month-long trial that will involve 60 patients with type 2 diabetes in the UAE
Abu Dhabi
Burjeel broadens physiotherapy offering in KSA with new acquisition
Abu Dhabi group buys 100% stake in Makkah’s Specialist Physiotherapy Center, adding to its PhysioTherabia network
Pharmaceutical
UAE introduces new medical and pharmaceutical laws with fines of up to $272,000
UAE issues laws to regulate medical products, the pharmacy profession, and pharmaceutical establishments
Emiratis
UAE implements mandatory genetic testing in premarital screening for Emiratis from January 1
The initiative follows a decision from the Emirates Genome Council, approved during the UAE government’s annual meetings
Abu Dhabi
Mubadala acquires majority stakes in global medical supply chain, Al Ittihad Drug Store
The strategic acquisition enhances Mubadala’s presence in the healthcare logistics and pharmaceutical distribution sectors