Syria’s medical sector at a crossroads
Wisal Alahdab, Global Biomedical Engineer at the International Committee of the Red Cross, shares insights into the risks for investors, and where meaningful impact can be made.
From self-sufficiency to survival: Syria’s orthopaedic sector before and after the war
Syria’s healthcare system has been reshaped by war and collapse. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Khaled Bitar, Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at Oriana Hospital, UAE, reflects on resilience and investment.
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.
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.
Built to last: How Saudi Arabia Is constructing a healthcare system for the ages
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.
Ant Group’s AQ app surpasses 100 million users amid Chinese New Year surge
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.
WHX Dubai 2026: From smart devices to smart systems
Healthcare is transitioning from device-centric to ecosystem-centric innovation, writes Signify Research's Kelly Patrick after WHX 2026 in Dubai.
DigiHealthDayS-2026 to be held in Germany with 29th Annual Conference of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth
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.
MedTech World panellists emphasise human-centred approaches to expand equitable access to care
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.