Category Archives: Health Care

UAE Leaders Tour Burjeel Medical City’s Healthcare Ecosystem

Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil briefed UAE President on Burjeel Holdings’ integrated healthcare ecosystem.

Abu Dhabi, May 06, 2026: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, visited the Burjeel Holdings booth at the IHC pavilion during his visit to Make it in the Emirates 2026, where he was apprised about the future of Burjeel Medical City, the flagship facility of Burjeel Holdings, and the Group’s integrated healthcare ecosystem. Mr. Syed Basar Shueb, Managing Director and CEO of IHC, was also present with Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of VPS Health, and Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, during the visit.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, also visited the Burjeel Holdings booth.

During the visit, Dr. Shamsheer briefed His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Burjeel’s vision to develop a next-generation healthcare ecosystem in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. He explained that the future of Burjeel Medical City will bring together advanced clinical care, cancer care, medical education, research, and global expertise to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s role as a hub for specialized and complex healthcare.

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Abu Dhabi Biobank Partners with Human Life CORD for Stem Cell Innovations

Abu Dhabi Biobank and Human Life CORD Japan Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Umbilical Cord–Derived Therapies in the UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE — May 6 2026 — Abu Dhabi Biobank, a strategic initiative between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate and global health leader M42 announced a strategic partnership with Human Life CORD Japan Inc. (HLC), to localize the development and clinical application of umbilical cord–derived stem cell therapies in Abu Dhabi. This step represents a significant milestone in expanding access to stem cell therapies across the UAE and the wider MENA region, further reinforcing the Emirate’s position as a global leader in advanced healthcare, life sciences and precision medicine. 

The collaboration brings together Abu Dhabi Biobank’s large-scale biobanking, advanced capabilities and translational research infrastructure with HLC’s proprietary MSC technology platform and clinical development expertise. The collaboration aims to accelerate regionally relevant, tailor-made regenerative therapies that address priority health challenges across the UAE and the wider MENA region.

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Expanding SEHHI Programme for Healthier Workplaces

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre expands SEHHI programme, enhancing access to healthy food options in workplaces across emirate

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, 5 May 2026: Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has expanded the SEHHI programme to enhance access to healthy food options in Abu Dhabi, with new technical guidelines to promote better nutrition habits in workplace environments.

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EDE and Arcera Boost UAE Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

EMIRATES DRUG ESTABLISHMENT AND ARCERA SIGN AGREEMENT TO ADVANCE PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING IN THE UAE

The partnership establishes a framework to strengthen local manufacturing, develop talent, and support long-term supply resilience.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MAY 5, 2026 – The Emirates Drug Establishment (“EDE”) and Arcera Life Sciences (“Arcera”) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities in the UAE. Signed at Make it in the Emirates, taking place May 4-7, 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across local manufacturing, talent development, research and innovation, and the strategic supply of medical products.

Under the MoU, both parties will work together to advance capacity building and Emiratization within the UAE’s pharmaceutical sector. This includes training programs, technical exchanges, workshops, and industry initiatives aimed at equipping Emirati talent with the skills required for advanced manufacturing environments.

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كيف استعاد مريض باركنسون صحته في مستشفى كينغز كوليدج دبي

عندما يصبح الوصول إلى العلاج أولوية قصوى لا يمكن تأجيلها: مريض مصاب بمرض باركنسون يشق طريقه عبر القارات إلى مستشفى كينغز كوليدج لندن – دبي لتلقي رعاية طبية متقدمة

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – لا يتأثر مرض باركنسون بالنزاعات أو عدم الاستقرار أو بُعد المسافات، إذ يستمر تأثيره وحاجة المرضى للعلاج دون توقف مهما كانت الظروف، تبقى الحاجة إلى الرعاية العصبية المتخصصة في المراحل المتقدمة أمرًا أساسيًا. ويتجلى ذلك في قصة مريض يبلغ من العمر 57 عامًا، سافر إلى دبي لتلقي العلاج في مستشفى كينغز كوليدج لندن – دبي، بعد سلسلة من التحديات التي واجهها خلال رحلته.

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