Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit Highlights

FORBES MIDDLE EAST CONCLUDES BUILDING THE FUTURE SUMMIT IN ABU DHABI WITH PARTICIPATION OF LEADING DECISION-MAKERS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS

  • Summit brought together 60 speakers including 11 senior UAE government officials
  • Nearly 30 specialized sessions held across two days
  • Discussions focused on the future of infrastructure, energy, smart cities, investment, and sustainable development

Abu Dhabi, UAE – June 24, 2026: Forbes Middle East concluded the second edition of the Building the Future Summit, held on June 23 and 24 at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, under the patronage of UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and presented by One Development, bringing together a distinguished group of government officials, decision-makers, investors, business leaders, and experts from the infrastructure, urban development, energy, investment, and technology sectors.

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Medcare Launches AI-Driven EHR System in UAE

Medcare – First Healthcare Provider in EMEA to Adopt InterSystems IntelliCare, a Next-Generation native AI-First Electronic Health Record Platform

  • Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres and InterSystems adopt a first-of-its-kind, fully AI-driven Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform, setting a benchmark for the early adoption of agentic AI in healthcare across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
  • Spanning 6 hospitals and 25 medical centres, the AI-native EHR platform will introduce AI-assisted capabilities across clinical, operational, and financial workflows, reducing administrative bottlenecks and physician burnout while improving diagnostic accuracy and timeliness to support better medical decision-making and improved patient care patient outcomes.
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Nakheel Launches Next Phase of Palm Central Residences

Nakheel releases next phase of Palm Central Private Residences amid accelerating demand for beachfront living on Palm Jebel Ali

  • 222 beachfront residences have been released following the strong market response to the initial release in October 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 24 June 2026: Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has released the next phase of Palm Central Private Residences on Palm Jebel Ali, reflecting continued demand for premium beachfront living within one of Dubai’s most ambitious coastal destinations.

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AI Challenges Highlighted in BCG Report on Cybersecurity

Shoaib Yousuf, Managing Director and Partner, BCG

  • While over 70% of regional organizations in the Middle East have faced suspected AI-enabled cyber attacks in the past year, budgets have yet to fully catch up, with 56% of companies reporting moderate increases (25%-75%) in cybersecurity spending.
  • The region is witnessing robust demand for cybersecurity professionals, with 64% of organizations seeking specialized talent
  • 32% of Middle East firms have advanced, widely adopted, and proven cybersecurity solutions, the highest proportion of any region globally

Shoaib Yousuf, Managing Director and Partner, BCG

Dubai, UAE, 24 June 2026 – A recent report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that Middle East organizations are emerging as global frontrunners in the race to combat AI-powered cyber threats, with the region demonstrating exceptional commitment to cybersecurity investment, talent acquisition, and the deployment of advanced defensive technologies[AA1] .

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Pre-Travel Health Tips from RAK Hospital

Pre-Travel Health Planning Can Prevent Holiday Illnesses, Says RAK Hospital as it Launches Travel Health Clinic

Doctors advise travellers to prepare for destination-specific health risks, adventure activities and medical emergencies—not just pack their bags

  • Pre-travel medical check-ups are strongly advised, especially for travellers with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or heart disease.

Dr Zara Ahmed providing pre-travel medical consultation to a traveller

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