Healthcare innovation in the world's biggest markets
MedTech World Middle East speakers presented the GCC as a platform for global medtech firms seeking to test, validate and expand their technologies within a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Over the past 12 months, healthcare developments in Saudi Arabia show the Kingdom is building something lasting — aligned with Vision 2030 and positioning itself as a regional medical hub.
More than half of new users registered between February 9 and February 21 came from third-tier cities and smaller, a sign that adoption is spreading beyond China's major urban centres.
Healthcare is transitioning from device-centric to ecosystem-centric innovation, writes Signify Research's Kelly Patrick after WHX 2026 in Dubai.
Researchers are invited to submit their work for presentation at the joint congress, expected to convene members of the global digital health and telemedicine communities.
Healthcare leaders highlighted the growing potential for medtech to expand equitable access to care, stressing that success depends on human-centred design, policy alignment and proactive patient engagement.
Investors urged founders to understand local healthcare structures, insurance systems and patient segments, as well as articulate why their solution matters to the target market.
Panellists highlighted the importance of immersion in clinical settings, understanding local healthcare ecosystems, and aligning solutions with patient and system needs.
Technology-enabled healthcare solutions provide an opportunity for the early detection of diseases and increasing accessibility for healthcare on a large scale in India, writes Satish Kumar Singh, Founder, MY LYF…
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