Gulf Medical University (GMU), the flagship academic institution of Thumbay Group, has been ranked #1 in the world for International Outlook in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. GMU scored 99.4, the highest score among all 2,297 universities from 118 countries and
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HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced that Saudi German Health UAE, one of the leading private healthcare providers across the Middle East and North Africa, has selected HPE’s wired, wireless NAC solution managed via HPE Aruba Central to modernize its network infrastructure and accelerate the next phase of its digital healthcare transformation in the UAE. HPE and Saudi German
DataFlow Group, the world’s leading Primary Source Verification (PSV) company, today announced the acquisition of NEAC Medical Exams Application Center Inc. (NEAC), a globally recognized specialist in medical licensing exam application services for nurses and healthcare professionals. The acquisition brings together DataFlow’s unmatched network of over 100,000
Leaders and experts from healthcare, government, academia, and industry gathered at Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai for the inaugural Digi-Health Lab Symposium 2026, examining how digital health, artificial intelligence and connected technologies are contributing to more preventive, personalised, and accessible healthcare. Hosted by MDX Dubai’s Digi-Health Lab, the
PureHealth has launched an AI-powered solution to streamline document processing for The National Insurance Company – Daman, designed to enhance the efficiency of health insurance operations. The solution will process more than 60 million documents each year, improving accuracy and enabling faster access to care for over three million members in the UAE. The new […]
Aster DM Healthcare, one of the region’s leading integrated healthcare providers, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Al Tawfeeq for Development and Investment (ATDI) to invest in International Modern Hospital (IMH), a well-established multi-specialty hospital located in Al Mankhool, Dubai. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approvals,
World Health Expo (WHX) is expanding its focus on some of healthcare’s fastest-growing markets, cementing Dubai’s role as a leader in longevity, biotech, life sciences and pharma. The new Pharma, Biotech, Longevity and Wellness industry sectors will showcase the trillion-dollar growth in these industries during the upcoming 2027 edition of the world’s largest healthcare
DataFlow Services FZ LLC, operator of the TrueProfile.io credential verification and professional development platform, and MediLearning International, an Irish based and Dubai-registered digital CPD/CME education provider, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) course
Aspen Medical, a renowned global healthcare provider, continues to strengthen its commitment to humanitarian and crisis response by delivering rapid, high-quality medical support to communities affected by conflict, natural disasters and public health emergencies around the world. With decades of experience operating in complex, remote and resource-constrained
Thumbay Group and George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mureș (UMFST) have jointly launched the Thumbay – UMFST International Residency Pathway Program, giving eligible medical graduates access to residency training in 49 medical specialties recognized under the Romanian and European healthcare systems. The scale of the
Arab Therapy, a leading AI-powered mental health platform, founded by Dr. Tareq Dalbah (CEO) and Hekmat Al Hasi (CPTO), today announced the closing of a $2 million Pre-Series A funding round, led by Manara Ventures (Jordan) with participation from Anara Impact Fund (MENA), and VMS (Saudi Arabia). The investment will accelerate Arab Therapy’s expansion across […]
Dubai has become home to The Pediatric Academy, a new international education institution created to advance knowledge-sharing among healthcare professionals and give parents better access to understandable, evidence-informed information about their children’s health and development. Founded by pediatric dentist, author and international speaker Dr. Rafif Tayara, The
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), one of the UAE’s leading hospitals for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, recently hosted its first Inpatient Smart Room& Innovation Expo, bringing together healthcare professionals, technology partners and industry experts to explore the latest
Beyond2020, the flagship initiative launched by the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, today announced the deployment of solar-powered health centres across India that improve access to reliable healthcare services for more than 200,000 people. Completed in Karnataka, southwestern India, the deployment
On World Population Day, Aspen Medical is highlighting the critical importance of strengthening healthcare accessibility, preparedness and digitally enabled care as countries around the world face increasing demographic pressures and evolving healthcare needs. As populations grow and live longer, healthcare systems must care for more people with increasingly complex health
Despite the rapid growth of the GCC healthcare sector, sourcing medical equipment, finding trusted suppliers, accessing specialized services, identifying investment opportunities and acquiring healthcare businesses remain fragmented and inefficient. MedSahra, a new B2B medtech platform, has launched to address this challenge by bringing the region’s healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming modern healthcare, combining technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment, research, and healthcare operations. From detecting diseases in medical scans to streamlining hospital workflows, AI is increasingly helping clinicians make faster and more data-driven decisions. Once viewed as a futuristic concept, today many
Valeo Health, the technology-enabled healthcare platform is marking its fifth anniversary with major milestones that reflect its scale, clinical depth and growing role in shaping proactive, personalised healthcare across the GCC. Founded in 2021, Valeo was built with a clear belief: healthcare should fit naturally into people’s lives, not the other way around. Over
Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading integrated healthcare providers in the GCC, has announced its entry into Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province through the acquisition of a majority stake in ProCare Hospital, in a joint venture with Abdulrahman Saleh Al Rajhi and Partners Co Group. The facility will now join Aster’s GCC network as Aster […]
PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced its support for the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans”, with AED 100M, as the healthcare partner of the initiative in the UAE. Through its network of healthcare facilities and medical institutions, the group will provide essential healthcare services for orphans, helping enhance […]





























