- M42 signed a strategic partnership with Toshiba to introduce the first heavy-ion therapy in the UAE and the Middle East
- A heavy-ion radiation therapy facility will be built to start treating patients with ionizing radiation with the potential to upgrade to a multi-ion facility in the future
- New facility with heavy-ion therapy system will be located adjacent to Fatima bint Mubarak Center at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to deliver advanced cancer treatment
- With just 15 centers worldwide offering heavy-ion radiotherapy and none within a five-hour flight of the UAE, the introduction of this advanced therapy strengthens Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s leadership in advancing oncology care in the UAE and the wider Middle East region
Category Archives: Health Care
Dubai Derma 2025 Highlights the Importance of Integrating Mental and Dermatological Health on its Second Day
CINE FIKR DERMA: First Innovative Initiative at Dubai Derma to Address Psychodermatology Through an Interactive Approach

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 April 2025: The Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition – Dubai Derma 2025 – continued on its second day at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with the participation of a distinguished group of experts and several leading international companies specialising in dermatology, skincare, and laser technologies, showcasing the latest advancements in medical treatments, cosmetic products, and skincare solutions.
Continue reading Dubai Derma 2025 Highlights the Importance of Integrating Mental and Dermatological Health on its Second DayRAK Hospital’s ObeFit Webinar Urges Residents to Take Obesity Seriously, Offers Holistic Solutions
RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025 puts lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise under the spotlight in latest expert-led session
Shedding just 5–10% of body weight can dramatically reduce one’s risk of serious diseases

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – 15 April 2025 – As obesity rates continue to rise across the region, RAK Hospital is putting prevention front and center through its transformative “ObeFit” webinar series—an educational arm of the hospital’s annual community initiative, the RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge.
Continue reading RAK Hospital’s ObeFit Webinar Urges Residents to Take Obesity Seriously, Offers Holistic SolutionsEminent cardiologists present new breakthroughs in managing heart disease
At the 9th edition Shake Heart Annual Conference 2025, themed on Saving Deaths and Damages from Heart Attacks was held on April 13 in Dubai, interventional cardiologists and eminent heart surgeons provided a 360-degree perspective on incidence and management of cardiovascular disease. SHAKE is an acronym for Saving Heart Attacks-key Efforts and this year the conference highlighted different aspects including new pathbreaking treatment protocols adopted. Cardiology experts presented allied impact of heart disease such as cardiovascular metabolic kidney disease, heart disease in women and innovative AI-assisted precision medicine interventions among many other aspects.

Addressing the delegates remotely, Dr Azad Moopen, MD, FRCP, Founder-Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare group and a patron of the initiative, welcomed the doctors. Expressing his pleasure Dr Moopen appreciated the relevance of the theme of the conference this year and commended the efforts of Dr Mittal and his team on their dedication and commitment towards raising awareness. “Early detection and timely treatment of heart attack are critical in saving lives and this conference plays a key role in making a difference in people’s lives.”
Continue reading Eminent cardiologists present new breakthroughs in managing heart diseaseMediCure Aesthetics: Jumeirah’s Premier Polyclinic Elevating Beauty Standards Amidst UAE’s $2.3 Billion Aesthetic Market
With a 9.8% Annual Growth in Cosmetic Procedures, MediCure Aesthetics Leads Dubai’s Aesthetic Evolution
Dubai, March 2025
As the UAE’s personal care and aesthetic market is projected to reach $2.3 billion by 2025, with the aesthetic surgery procedures sector alone expected to achieve $675.9 million by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%, MediCure Aesthetics stands at the forefront as the best polyclinic in Jumeirah, offering over 150 advanced aesthetic treatments tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.
Continue reading MediCure Aesthetics: Jumeirah’s Premier Polyclinic Elevating Beauty Standards Amidst UAE’s $2.3 Billion Aesthetic Market