Healthcare innovation in the world's biggest markets
Advanced imaging, robotic platforms and AI-assisted navigation are beginning to transform surgical practice, but uneven adoption, legal uncertainty and implementation fatigue continue to constrain progress,
AI’s impact in healthcare will depend less on technological sophistication and more on governance, culture, data quality and workflow integration.
Long-term success in the GCC medtech landscape will depend on translating innovation into practical, locally integrated solutions that align with public health priorities.
Speakers concluded that while regulatory compliance remains essential, commercial viability and clinical adoption must lead decision-making.
The new platform will combine the Health Information Exchange System (HIDI) with the Health Information Highway, providing a unified interface for hospitals, clinics, and individuals.
The MedTech World Middle East finalists represent a diverse mix of clinical innovation, AI-driven solutions, and next-generation medical devices.
The clinics provide care through licensed physicians and multidisciplinary teams via secure virtual consultations conducted inside fully equipped medical capsules.
The projects are designed to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and recovery outcomes, while supporting a broader move in the UAE’s health system towards precision medicine.
Sessions focused on how digital tools and health data are being used to support more preventative and responsive public health approaches.
Matthew Brady