Syria’s healthcare system under strain—and reinvention
Khaled Bkeirati, Service Manager at Al-Faisaliah Medical Systems, outlines what international healthtech companies need to know before engaging with Syria.
Policy & Regulation
GCC positioned as gateway and testbed for global medtech expansion
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.
Asia–Middle East corridor gains momentum in healthtech collaboration
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.
MedTech World experts explore the challenges and opportunities in medtech innovation
Panellists highlighted the importance of immersion in clinical settings, understanding local healthcare ecosystems, and aligning solutions with patient and system needs.
GCC emerges as global medtech investment hub amid healthcare transformation
Long-term success in the GCC medtech landscape will depend on translating innovation into practical, locally integrated solutions that align with public health priorities.
Market first, regulation in parallel: MedTech World speakers debate evolving pathways to market access
Speakers concluded that while regulatory compliance remains essential, commercial viability and clinical adoption must lead decision-making.
South Korea plans launch of unified digital health platform, expanding medical data infrastructure
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.
WHX Dubai discussions examine public health policy, data and healthcare investment
Sessions focused on how digital tools and health data are being used to support more preventative and responsive public health approaches.
Brunei launches AI-powered national programme to prevent cardiovascular disease
The CARDIO4Cities programme builds on Brunei’s existing digital health platform, BruHealth, and seeks to use population-wide data and AI to identify high-risk individuals early.