Digital Health in the Arab World
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Dubai creates $100M fund to become global health tech hubMarch 25, 2026New partnership between Dubai Health and Dubai Future District Fund targets AI diagnostics, drug discovery, and medical robotics
Qatar Red Crescent launches HAKEEM digital health platformMarch 25, 2026New mobile app gives patients secure access to medical records, appointments, and test results
China approves world’s first commercial brain implantMarch 25, 2026Neuracle's brain-computer interface can help people with partial spinal cord injuries control a robotic glove
A 20-minute VR training session boosts healthcare workers’ confidence in handling aggressive patientsMarch 25, 2026New Australian research shows virtual reality can quickly prepare medical staff for workplace violence, which has surged across the country
Blood test could predict if you’ll live two more yearsMarch 25, 2026Scientists discover tiny RNA molecules that accurately forecast survival in older adults
Physician AI usage more than doubles as 81% now use health tech toolsMarch 25, 2026New AMA survey shows doctors increasingly rely on AI for research summaries and clinical tasks, though concerns about skill loss persist
Abu Dhabi launches first UAE clinical trial for gene therapy treating inherited blindnessMarch 23, 2026New treatment for MerTK-related retinitis pigmentosa could help patients in region where condition affects 5% of population
Mental health platform reaches 600 users in one day across Middle EastMarch 23, 2026Elggo Relief Hub offers AI journal, therapy sessions, and local resources in Arabic and English
Perplexity Health connects all your medical data in one placeMarch 21, 2026The AI search company's new health platform pulls from wearables, medical records, and lab results to answer personal health questions
Perplexity partners with b.well to give AI health answers using your real medical recordsMarch 20, 2026New integration lets users connect their complete health data to get personalized AI responses instead of generic medical information
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