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Medcare launches its second hospital in Sharjah

in new wave of expansion in tertiary quaternary care

  • Medcare’s new 90-bed multidisciplinary hospital in Sharjah strengthens tertiary care capacity amid rising demand driven by population growth, expanded insurance coverage and increased utilisation of advanced services.
  • Medcare’s growth is aligned with UAE health policy initiatives and the need for advanced care infrastructure in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates

Sharjah, UAE – February 17, 2026: Medcare, the UAE’s on of the leading provider of premium healthcare services, announced the opening of its new Medcare Hospital Sharjah, a purpose-built tertiary care hospital strategically located on Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Street in the heart of the Sharjah emirate. The 90-bed multidisciplinary hospital is designed to meet the evolving and expanding healthcare needs of Sharjah and the Northern emirates, reinforcing Medcare’s commitment to delivering high-quality care.

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Medcare unveils AI technology to spot heart disease before it even begins

  • Almost 50% of Medcare patients experiencing myocardial infarctions are under 50.
  • Residents in the UAE are developing coronary artery disease as early as 15 years sooner than previously expected.

Dubai – September 22, 2025: Medcare has introduced a groundbreaking AI powered blood test, in response to the growing number of young people in the region having cardiovascular issues and sudden onset of heart attacks. Clinical studies show that in the MENA and South Asia regions, the average age for a first-time heart attack has decreases by 5-10 years. This new blood test can predict the development of coronary artery disease with 95% accuracy, before there are any symptoms. Available at Medcare Hospital Al Safa, this test is a breakthrough in preventive cardiology, offering patients and physcians a highly accurate, low risk and fast alternative to traditional diagnostics.

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Heart diseases can be asymptomatic, showing no signs until something serious like a heart attack happens. In the UAE, this is becoming evident in younger people. Research indicates individuals in this region are diagnosed with coronary artery disease about 15 years earlier than in other countries.

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Medcare saves a 5-year-old girl from a watermelon-sized scalp tumour, one of the largest in the world

  • Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and subsequent skin lesions affect approximately 50,000 people in the United States and one million people worldwide. Each year, around one out of every 6,000 children are born with the condition. [i]
  • The child’s scalp tumour was the largest (20cm × 10cm) described in medical literature. Scalp tumours measuring 6cm are regularly documented in the literature. [ii]

Dubai, UAE – April 7, 2025: Doctors from Medcare Hospital Al Safa, successfully operated on afive year old Arab girl with a 20cm x 10cm scalp tumor—the size of a watermelon—one of the largest in recent medical history, marking an exceptional medical milestone. The child had Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), a genetic condition that can cause the growth of benign skin lesions and consequent seizures. The tumour, the largest ever documented in medical literature, had a huge impact on the child’s life, causing her discomfort, hair loss, and social isolation.

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Medcare to launch 10 world-class Medical Centres in two years, ushering in a new era of community healthcare excellence

  • With a committed investment of AED 60 million, Medcare Medical Centres is set to have the largest network of clinics in the premium sector.
  • The expansion is fueled by growth in annual footfall of 28 percent, indicating a shift in preference for quality and premium healthcare that is easily accessible.
  • Medcare Medical Centres specialize in providing comprehensive healthcare services under one-roof, having integrated diagnostic facilities like MRI, specialty clinics and supporting subspecialty services like physiotherapy.
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Medcare Dentofaces gives Arab teenager with rare jaw tumour a new lease on life

The 14-year-old Arab boy, who experienced reoccurring swelling in his lower jaw for some years, was diagnosed with a rare kind of tumour.

  • The patient underwent a 3-hour-long complex surgery, which required precision due to the tumour’s proximity to sensitive nerves that regulates sensation in the lower teeth, chin, and lower lip, at Medcare Dubai.

Dubai, UAE – December 4, 2024:  Salem Salah, a 14-year-old Arab teenager, has every reason to smile after undergoing a complex surgical procedure to remove a rare, benign tumour from his lower jaw at Medcare Dentofaces in Dubai.

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