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Al Etihad
14-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
DoH Chairman: Launch of Neuralink's UAE-PRIME clinical trial in Abu Dhabi marks powerful moment for future of health
14 May 2025 22:59 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), has stated that the launch of Neuralink's UAE-PRIME clinical trial in Abu Dhabi - the first international site outside North America - marks a powerful moment for the future of made the statements following the recent announcement by Neuralink regarding the launch of their first clinical trial in the Middle East, UAE-PRIME, at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in partnership with UAE-PRIME trial explores how individuals with motor and speech impairment can use thought to control devices and communicate."In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, we are proud to enable the safe and responsible advancement of brain-computer interface technology, offering renewed hope to individuals living with severe neurological conditions," Al Mansoori said. He noted that this partnership exemplifies "Abu Dhabi's commitment to innovation in health and life sciences - driving the acceleration of breakthrough technologies that are purposefully tested, ethically governed, and made accessible to patients around the world." Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
08-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
UAE highlights achievements in healthcare on Medical Day
8 May 2025 18:43 ABU DHABI (WAM)The United Arab Emirates will celebrate UAE Medical Day on May 9, an annual occasion dedicated to recognising the efforts of medical, nursing, and administrative professionals working in various healthcare institutions across the day reaffirms the nation's commitment to supporting health and quality of life, in line with the values of humanity, compassion, and Medical Day shines a spotlight on the country's continuous achievements in healthcare, ensuring health security, and pioneering smart medical solutions, solidifying its regional and global leadership in delivering comprehensive and advanced health occasion serves as an opportunity to honour the men and women who have chosen careers in medicine, nursing, and healthcare — those who protect lives, embody compassion, and offer hope in the face of diseases and health visionary leadership of the UAE has laid the foundation for a comprehensive healthcare system built on prevention, technology, and human expertise, transforming health challenges into opportunities for development and innovation. This approach has positively impacted public health indicators, customer satisfaction, and societal to WAM, Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), said, 'On UAE Medical Day, we celebrate the people and progress shaping the health of our nation.'He stressed that Abu Dhabi stands today as a global beacon of health innovation, home to one of the most advanced, intelligent, and resilient healthcare systems in the added, "Powered by data, AI, and cutting-edge infrastructure, our system reflects a clear vision: to move from reactive care to proactive health, keeping people healthier for longer."Our top priority is healthy living. By shifting focus to prevention and well-being, we empower our community to live longer, healthier lives - not just today, but for generations to come.'Our talented healthcare workforce remains the backbone of this transformative journey. Their dedication and expertise are the driving force turning our ambitions into reality and setting new standards of excellence.''As we look ahead, Abu Dhabi remains committed to building a sustainable, innovation-driven health system - one that delivers impact locally and sets new benchmarks globally,' Al Mansoori Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Under-secretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, told WAM that 'On this occasion, we celebrate Abu Dhabi's world-class healthcare ecosystem, built on exceptional capabilities that have firmly established the nation among the best globally.'She added, "Driven by strategic investments and a forward-thinking embrace of cutting-edge technologies, we are committed to delivering best-in-class, personalised healthcare experiences that meet the diverse needs of our community. Achieving the highest quality of care remains our top priority, guided by global standards and best practices, creating a blueprint of excellence for the world to follow." 'Our talented healthcare workforce is the heart of this journey. Their dedication, compassion, and expertise inspire hope and deliver the highest level of support to every patient. It is through their relentless commitment that we continue to elevate our healthcare system, ensuring longer, healthier, brighter futures for all,' Al Ghaithi concluded.
Al Etihad
08-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Investment Office to expand San Francisco office to attract further US investment into the emirate's health sector
8 May 2025 16:39 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced plans to expand the operations of its office in San Francisco to support the global expansion of Abu Dhabi's economic clusters. At an epicentre of health tech, biotech, and venture capital, the expansion of the San Francisco office will promote Abu Dhabi's fast-track clinical validation and regulatory pathways to serve as a launchpad for global innovation in healthcare, as well as other priority Abu Dhabi's Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine cluster (HELM), launched in April 2025 by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) in partnership with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, is projected to contribute $25.6 billion to Abu Dhabi's GDP, unlock 30,000 new jobs, and attract $11.5 billion in investment by Cluster, tapping growth opportunities in the global healthcare market, which is projected to reach $25.3 trillion by 2045, will be a key area of focus for the San Francisco office. One of the largest global health innovation initiatives of its kind, HELM leverages Abu Dhabi's strengths in genomics, population health intelligence, AI in healthcare, and regulatory agility. ADIO office will enable US-based startups and scaleups to join other leading US healthcare firms, such as Insilico Medicine and Innovaccer, in expanding to Abu announcement was made as part of a high-level delegation visit to San Francisco, led by the Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, to strengthen strategic partnerships and hold meetings with decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and representatives of leading institutions in the health technology and innovation sector in the of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, said, 'ADIO's office in San Francisco is more than a presence, it's a platform for investment matching, market entry, and long-term growth. By expanding our operations in San Francisco, we're not only opening new doors to Abu Dhabi's business ecosystem, we're building two-way bridges for capital, innovation, and impact across multiple innovation-driven sectors.'His Excellency Al Mansoori said, 'The future of health cannot be built in isolation; it must be co-created. The expansion of ADIO's office in San Francisco will give health innovators, and entrepreneurs the opportunity to build, test, and scale solutions with Abu Dhabi, for the world. As a Living Lab for real-world health innovation, backed by agile, innovation-focused regulations, capital and infrastructure, we offer a platform where global ideas can scale and create impact.' Announced during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025, the HELM cluster serves as a launchpad for health and life sciences companies seeking to tap into strategic capital with partners in Abu Dhabi, fast-track market validation through Abu Dhabi's digitally integrated clinical trial and regulatory infrastructure, simultaneously access and expand across two high-value markets—the US and the Middle East, collaborate with leading UAE-based research institutions and healthcare providers and scale globally with bespoke advisory and partnership support.
Mid East Info
25-04-2025
- Health
- Mid East Info
Abu Dhabi Pioneers Collaborative Approach to Responsible AI in Healthcare at Health Leaders Roundtable - Middle East Business News and Information
Held during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, the roundtable united global health leaders to shape a Declaration on AI governance principles for healthcare This collaborative dialogue explored key challenges and opportunities in unlocking AI's potential, and the optimal governance principles required to develop an agile framework for effectively integrating AI in healthcare Its key principles are rooted in inclusion, equity, and ethics, to ensure patient safety while enabling responsible innovation Participants included academics, technology experts, and pharmaceuticals leaders from across Africa, the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, convened senior international government officials at the Health Leaders Roundtable to shape a Declaration on AI governance principles for healthcare. Held on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), it considered the challenges and opportunities in unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), and explored key principles in the governance of AI in healthcare. Hosted together with PwC Middle East, findings from the roundtable will inform the development of a collaborative approach that will serve as a reference for governments, health systems, and innovators to ensure that AI's integration into healthcare systems is transparent, responsible, and inclusive. His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, added: 'AI is not tomorrow's technology, it is today's reality. While many of us are adapting to its rise, our children will grow up with it as the norm. That's why the decisions we make today, around ethics, equity, and safety, must be made together. Through this declaration, we will establish a globally accessible guideline that extends beyond borders and commercial interests. This document is a call to action for governments, innovators, and healthcare leaders everywhere.' The forthcoming Declaration on governance principles for AI in healthcare will outline guiding principles for responsible AI deployment to improve health outcomes and protect patient rights. Designed as a globally accessible resource, the declaration will inspire unified governance and serve as a trusted reference for stakeholders worldwide. In her opening remarks at the Roundtable, Her Excellency Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, stated: 'AI has extraordinary potential in healthcare. It is already transforming how we deliver care, how we diagnose, and how we discover. But with great power comes great responsibility. In Abu Dhabi, we are harnessing AI as our engine and policy as our platform, turning data into life-saving insight, and insight into meaningful action. Our vision is to deliver healthcare that is precise, proactive, and personal and to do so in a way that puts people, not technology, at the centre.' During the Roundtable, participants emphasised the need for agile legal and regulatory frameworks to enable the safe and ethical application of AI in healthcare, while enabling innovation. With an emphasis on the need for a human-centred approach, discussions explored key themes including standardisation of data, data privacy and trust, skills development and community engagement. Key insights from the Roundtable highlight the need for: Transparent testing frameworks to ensure AI tools meet real-world clinical standards; Collaborative ecosystems that unite regulators, industry, academia, and civil society across geographies; Responsible data access that protects privacy, ensure security, and clarify ownership; Addressing the AI skills gap by scaling education and awareness across healthcare systems and prepare healthcare workforces for a new era. Aligning AI use cases with real-world patient and system challenges, avoiding technology for technology's sake. The Health Leaders Roundtable brought together a distinguished group of local and international voices, including government officials, AI experts, healthcare executives, and multilateral organisations, to explore the shared principles and practices needed to deploy AI responsibly, effectively, and equitably. These themes build on Abu Dhabi's rapidly advancing AI ecosystem, which in the field of health, is taking billions of data points, and turning them into life-changing insights. Supporting the Emirates's approach is the Global AI Healthcare Academy, launched by DoH, which equips healthcare professionals worldwide with theoretical knowledge and hands-on training needed to implement AI technologies effectively, setting a global standard for capacity building. In addition, Malaffi – the region's first Health Information Exchange – provides secure, real-time access to patient data across both public and private healthcare providers. This seamless data integration is crucial for enabling AI tools to be deployed safely, efficiently, and at scale. ADGHW is a major government initiative from DoH, and serves as a platform for innovation and collaboration under the 2025 theme 'Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being.' By convening diverse stakeholders from around the world, ADGHW is a community without borders that seeks to advance the future of health and well-being. About Abu Dhabi Global Health Week: Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) is a major government-led initiative by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH). It drives transformative innovation and collaboration under the theme 'Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being'. ADGHW serves as a year-round 'always-on' platform with a proactive approach centred around preventive, personalised, and holistic care. Held with and for the world, ADGHW is a platform for open, inclusive exchange, and joint action. ADGHW welcomes entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, innovators, and investors to transform ideas into action, and collaborate around topics like advancing precision care and building a resilient technology-driven ecosystem. ADGHW 2025 proudly collaborates with key strategic partners, including Foundation Partner, M42 and Global Health and Longevity Champion, PureHealth. Additional exhibitors and sponsors include Burjeel, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Lilly, Microsoft, Novo Nordisk, Viatris, Novartis, Roche, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Deloitte, Gilead, Juvenescence, NYU Abu Dhabi and Pfizer, united in their commitment to advancing the future of healthcare and life sciences. About the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH): The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is the regulative body of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Committed to ensuring excellence in healthcare, DoH monitors the health status of the population while shaping the regulatory framework for the health system. This includes inspecting against regulations, enforcing standards and encouraging the adoption of world-class best practices and performance targets by all healthcare providers in the Emirate. Abu Dhabi remains dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by establishing an intelligent and sustainable ecosystem that prioritises health, longevity and quality of life for all community members. Leveraging state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge capabilities, DoH continues to develop and implement initiatives and programmes in line with its strategic focus areas, Healthy Population, Best-in-Class Care and Resilience and Innovation. These efforts reflect DoH's unwavering commitment to predicting, preventing and personalising healthcare for every individual.
Korea Herald
24-04-2025
- Health
- Korea Herald
Abu Dhabi Pioneers Collaborative Approach to Responsible AI in Healthcare at Health Leaders Roundtable
ABU DHABI, UAE, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, convened senior international government officials at the Health Leaders Roundtable to shape a Declaration on AI governance principles for healthcare. Held on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), it considered the challenges and opportunities in unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), and explored key principles in the governance of AI in healthcare. Hosted together with PwC Middle East, findings from the roundtable will inform the development of a collaborative approach that will serve as a reference for governments, health systems, and innovators to ensure that AI's integration into healthcare systems is transparent, responsible, and inclusive. His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, added: "AI is not tomorrow's technology, it is today's reality. While many of us are adapting to its rise, our children will grow up with it as the norm. That's why the decisions we make today, around ethics, equity, and safety, must be made together. Through this declaration, we will establish a globally accessible guideline that extends beyond borders and commercial interests. This document is a call to action for governments, innovators, and healthcare leaders everywhere." The forthcoming Declaration on governance principles for AI in healthcare will outline guiding principles for responsible AI deployment to improve health outcomes and protect patient rights. Designed as a globally accessible resource, the declaration will inspire unified governance and serve as a trusted reference for stakeholders worldwide. In her opening remarks at the Roundtable, Her Excellency Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, stated: "AI has extraordinary potential in healthcare. It is already transforming how we deliver care, how we diagnose, and how we discover. But with great power comes great responsibility. In Abu Dhabi, we are harnessing AI as our engine and policy as our platform, turning data into life-saving insight, and insight into meaningful action. Our vision is to deliver healthcare that is precise, proactive, and personal and to do so in a way that puts people, not technology, at the centre." During the Roundtable, participants emphasised the need for agile legal and regulatory frameworks to enable the safe and ethical application of AI in healthcare, while enabling innovation. With an emphasis on the need for a human-centred approach, discussions explored key themes including standardisation of data, data privacy and trust, skills development and community engagement. Key insights from the Roundtable highlight the need for: The Health Leaders Roundtable brought together a distinguished group of local and international voices, including government officials, AI experts, healthcare executives, and multilateral organisations, to explore the shared principles and practices needed to deploy AI responsibly, effectively, and equitably. These themes build on Abu Dhabi's rapidly advancing AI ecosystem, which in the field of health, is taking billions of data points, and turning them into life-changing insights. Supporting the Emirates's approach is the Global AI Healthcare Academy, launched by DoH, which equips healthcare professionals worldwide with theoretical knowledge and hands-on training needed to implement AI technologies effectively, setting a global standard for capacity building. In addition, Malaffi - the region's first Health Information Exchange - provides secure, real-time access to patient data across both public and private healthcare providers. This seamless data integration is crucial for enabling AI tools to be deployed safely, efficiently, and at scale. ADGHW is a major government initiative from DoH, and serves as a platform for innovation and collaboration under the 2025 theme 'Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being.' By convening diverse stakeholders from around the world, ADGHW is a community without borders that seeks to advance the future of health and well-being.
