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SRTI Park and Doctory launch smart medical bag for Hajj pilgrims
Innovation designed for real-world pilgrimage challenges
The Hajj season presents a critical opportunity to test practical health innovations. 'Masand' is a portable smart medical bag that integrates cutting-edge diagnostic tools, enabling fast, efficient health assessments in demanding environments. This solution was designed to address the specific healthcare needs of pilgrims during Hajj, where timely medical response is crucial.
Built in SoiLAB: A hub for advanced medical prototyping
Developed through collaboration between Doctory's experts and SoiLAB's engineering team, the bag uses technologies such as 3D printing, additive manufacturing, laser cutting, and custom circuit design. The partnership reflects SRTI Park's position as a nexus for innovation, where academia, government, and industry converge to build life-enhancing products.
Enabling health innovation through partnership
Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park, emphasized the importance of collaboration:
'Doctory's innovative products, designed within SoiLAB, are a model of health innovation. This project reflects our commitment to empowering creative and innovative companies to turn their ideas into tangible solutions that improve lives.'
He further highlighted the Park's goal of fostering an environment where healthcare innovation thrives, backed by advanced research facilities, technical expertise, and investor support.
'Masand' brings mobile healthcare to the forefront
The 'Masand' bag can connect patients remotely with a network of medical professionals, making it an essential tool in regions with limited healthcare access. During the current Hajj season, it has gained recognition from medical and regulatory authorities for effectively managing emergency cases at holy sites—affirming its real-world value.
A legacy of successful innovation at SRTI Park
This is not the first health innovation to emerge from SRTI Park. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Park supported the production of protective masks using advanced lab processes. It also led initiatives like the development of smart prosthetic limbs. The 'Masand' project continues this legacy of meaningful, impact-driven innovation.
Doctory's vision: From concept to solution
Osama Shamsi Pasha, Co-Founder and COO of Doctory, shared his perspective on the collaboration:
'The 'Masand' medical bag represents a significant leap in mobile healthcare, made possible by the advanced innovation environment and world-class team at SoiLAB.'
He noted previous successful collaborations, such as the 'Doctory Chair,' as further proof that SRTI Park is a prime destination for testing and launching innovative health technologies.
SoiLAB: Sharjah's engine for future health tech
SoiLAB serves as the prototyping and innovation hub of SRTI Park. It supports startups, researchers, and industry with capabilities ranging from 3D printing (metals, polymers, and concrete) to electronics manufacturing, textiles, robotics, and digital fabrication. This environment helps transform bold concepts into real-world devices, particularly in the health tech space.
Positioning Sharjah as a regional health innovation leader
By fostering collaborations like the one with Doctory, SRTI Park continues to attract healthcare innovators and medical diagnostic companies. It offers a flexible, resource-rich environment for research and manufacturing—strengthening Sharjah's role as a key exporter of advanced medical technology across the region and beyond.
