A one-day summit held by Mecomed, the Medical Technology Association in the Middle East and Africa, and the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), in Dubai addressed the evolving regulatory landscape for medical devices in the Middle East and Africa region with talks that included the impact of AI and software on the regulatory landscape and regulatory operations. The 2025 MEA MedTech Regulatory Summit on 30 January attracted 135 global regulatory professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers across 25 countries.
Key highlights included in-depth discussions on regulatory updates and challenges specific to the MEA region, networking opportunities with leading medtech professionals and regulatory authorities, and workshops designed to address practical challenges in compliance and market entry.
The summit also highlighted the increasing importance of digital health solutions, with dedicated sessions on the integration of AI, telemedicine, and data-driven approaches into regulatory frameworks.
Matt is an award-winning storyteller, writer, and communicator currently based in Riyadh.
A native Englishman, his career has led him to diverse locations including China, Hong Kong, Iraq, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
In addition to founding HealthTechAsia, Matt is a co-founder of the non-profit Pul Alliance for Digital Health and Equity.
In a former life, he oversaw editorial coverage for Arab Health, Asia Health, Africa Health, and other key events.
In 2021, he won a Medical Travel Media Award, organised by Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, and a Guardian Student Media Award in 2000.
Matt is an award-winning storyteller, writer, and communicator currently based in Riyadh.
A native Englishman, his career has led him to diverse locations including China, Hong Kong, Iraq, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
In addition to founding HealthTechAsia, Matt is a co-founder of the non-profit Pul Alliance for Digital Health and Equity.
In a former life, he oversaw editorial coverage for Arab Health, Asia Health, Africa Health, and other key events.
In 2021, he won a Medical Travel Media Award, organised by Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, and a Guardian Student Media Award in 2000.
By Matthew Brady 
