Digital Health in the Arab World
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UAE genome study shows genes don’t guarantee inherited blindnessFebruary 25, 2026Analysis of 500,000 Emiratis reveals less than 20% with genetic risk variants actually develop vision loss
GluCare rebrands as Metabolic, expands beyond diabetes careFebruary 25, 2026Dubai-based health platform targets broader metabolic conditions with AI-powered hybrid care model
KFSH tackles 7 different heart problems in a single robotic surgeryFebruary 25, 2026Seventy-year-old patient had seven heart problems fixed in single operation using robot-assisted techniques
NYU Abu Dhabi partners with RTW Investments to build Middle East healthcare hubFebruary 25, 2026The collaboration will create executive programs and bring together global investors to strengthen the region's life sciences ecosystem
e& UAE partners with Aster Pharmacy to launch tech-powered ‘Pharmacy in a Box’ storesFebruary 25, 2026The five-year deal will modernize pharmacy operations across existing outlets and new locations throughout the region
Tunisia launches digital complaint system at Sahloul HospitalFebruary 25, 2026New app aims to speed up patient complaints and reduce corruption in healthcare
UAE health ministry launches innovation lab to tackle chronic diseasesFebruary 25, 2026New initiative brings together experts to create practical solutions for preventing diabetes, heart disease and other non-communicable conditions
Verily opens precision health platform to individual researchersFebruary 25, 2026Free access to biomedical datasets and analysis tools aims to speed up medical discoveries
Oura launches AI model focused on women’s health adviceFebruary 25, 2026The smart ring company's new chatbot draws on medical research and personal biometrics to answer reproductive health questions
Why wearables keep getting stuck in NHS pilot modeFebruary 25, 2026The hardware problem is solved - it's the cultural and integration challenges holding back mass adoption
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