Digital Health in the Arab World
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Dubai signs digital transformation and healthcare deals with Swedish companiesJune 11, 2026Agreements with Ericsson and Kry aim to boost AI capabilities and digital health services
Dubai creates new authority to become global longevity and wellness hubJune 11, 2026Sheikh Mohammed establishes Dubai Longevity Authority to regulate advanced healthcare and attract investment to the sector
Abu Dhabi University opens new fertility research lab with clinical partnerJune 11, 2026The facility will house three specialized labs for IVF, andrology, and cryopreservation research
Thumbay Group breaks ground on major medical research centre in UAEJune 10, 2026The six-storey facility in Ajman will house everything from AI labs to genomics research under one roof
Oman’s health insurance platform goes paperless with electronic prescriptionsJune 10, 2026Dhamani connects pharmacies to digital network, eliminating 98% of paper transactions in healthcare system
Qatar and Canada explore health-tech partnerships ahead of major investment summitJune 10, 2026Business leaders from both countries met in Doha to discuss cooperation opportunities in medical technology and innovation
Cority opens Saudi Arabia headquarters to tap growing safety software demandJune 10, 2026EHS software company partners with AstroLabs to serve Kingdom's energy and industrial sectors
Doctify launches in Saudi Arabia to support a new era of patient choiceJune 10, 2026Healthcare platform expands to seventh market as Kingdom transforms healthcare delivery through Vision 2030
DarDoc becomes first digital platform in UAE to offer oral weight loss drugJune 10, 2026The company gets exclusive access to prescribe Wegovy pills through partnership with Novo Nordisk
Google creates heart rate monitor using smartphone selfie camerasJune 10, 2026New system tracks heart health passively during normal phone use, working accurately across all skin tones for the first time
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