The Asia–Gulf corridor and the patient
Every year, millions of people cross between Asia and the Gulf for work, family and treatment, comments Vitalls founder Mehdi Bouchenak, yet their medical history rarely crosses with them.
Indonesia calls for stronger safeguards as AI adoption expands in healthcare
The government warns that errors involving increasingly autonomous systems could put patient safety and sensitive medical information at risk.
Malaysia plans to table AI governance bill in parliament in early 2027
The framework will address AI risk management, accountability across the AI development and deployment process, and mechanisms for reporting and managing incidents.
Hong Kong to issue AI agent safety guidelines for society-wide adoption in 2027
The initiative forms part of HK's approach to AI development focusing on expanding the adoption of AI, strengthening governance frameworks, and promoting international exchange and cooperation.
South Korea and ASEAN explore cooperation on AI in healthcare
The ASEAN-ROK Health Conference 2026 runs until 30 October under the theme “Intelligence for Human Dignity: Towards a Health System That Leaves No One Behind Through AI and Digital Healthcare”.
Trellis Health selects InterSystems IntelliCare for UAE healthcare network
IntelliCare will provide a common digital platform intended to connect clinical teams and facilities, support the coordination of patient care and streamline administrative processes as the network grows.
Ping An Good Doctor launches AI-enabled brain health programme targeting Alzheimer’s care in China
The technology component includes online cognitive assessments that users can complete at home, alongside genetic testing and biomarker screening to help assess potential disease risk.
M42 launches AI clinical platform across seven healthcare facilities in UAE and Bahrain
The platform brings together AI agents to reduce administrative burden and give clinicians more time to focus on patients.
Mediclinic Middle East joins Abu Dhabi’s Hub71+ Life Sciences ecosystem
Under the agreement, Mediclinic Middle East will engage with healthtech startups to provide clinical guidance and help them explore potential applications for their solutions in healthcare settings.