Digital Health in the Arab World
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Oman shows off digital health card pilot from 2024 Hajj season at WHO meetingMay 20, 2026Over 250,000 pilgrims used secure digital health records during one of the world's largest mass mobility events
Qatar’s medical school opens expanded health and tech exhibition in downtown DohaMay 20, 2026WCM-Q's LifeHub moves to three-story space showcasing AI, climate solutions and precision medicine
UAE hospital performs first calcified artery procedure using new catheter technologyMay 20, 2026Al Qasimi Hospital breaks up coronary deposits with LithiX technique, expanding treatment options for complex heart cases
UAE announces universal healthcare for all citizensMay 20, 2026New national system will provide comprehensive medical coverage across all seven emirates
Saudi Arabia’s Lean becomes first from the Kingdom to join major global health allianceMay 20, 2026Digital health company joins international forum focused on genomics and AI-driven healthcare standards
Saudi health ministry partners with food delivery app to promote wellnessMay 20, 2026Live Well teams up with Ninja app to sponsor health awareness campaigns and remove cigarettes from platform
Oura partners with ResMed to tackle undiagnosed sleep apneaMay 20, 2026The Oura Ring will now connect users with breathing issues directly to sleep health resources and healthcare providers
SandboxAQ puts drug discovery AI into ChatGPT-style interfaceMay 20, 2026Partnership with Anthropic makes complex scientific models accessible through simple conversation
Wheel and b.well partner to connect AI health insights with actual care deliveryMay 20, 2026The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between consumer health data and clinical action through integrated virtual care workflows
Dexcom G8 announced, and it’s half the size of G7May 20, 2026The next-generation glucose sensor promises better accuracy and fewer outlier readings, but connectivity questions remain
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