|
|
Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 1st, 2025: Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), one of the region’s leading centers for stem-cell therapy, regenerative medicine, and genetics, announced that it is developing an advanced treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) using the THERAKOS™️ CELLEX™️ platform for photopheresis. The treatment is being introduced within a clinical trial approved by the Department of Health ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 27 November 2025:
Yas Clinic – Khalifa City, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in biotechnology and the development of innovative treatments for complex diseases, announced a landmark partnership to introduce gene therapy in the United Arab Emirates for the very first time. This includes the launch of CASGEVY, the ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, UAE – 25th ,September, 2025: In a groundbreaking regional medical milestone, Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), in collaboration with Yas Clinic Khalifa City, continues to successfully administer CAR-T cell therapy to a new 38-year-old male patient with severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and triple-positive antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). This is among the first known cases in the region where CAR-T ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates, 20 September, 2025
Supported by Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Medical City (SEHA) and strategic partner Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, (UpdatED 2025) Emergency Medicine Trauma and Critical Care Updates conference, the 2nd edition of the leading event, takes off today from 20th to 21st September, 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
The conference brings together over 450 of top ......read full article
|
|
|
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of the few hospitals around the world to have performed Robotic lung transplant surgery.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s lung transplant team continues to push the envelope of surgical innovation, providing patients the latest in surgical care.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has performed more than 60 lung transplants since 2022.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. July 8, ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – June 25, 2025: For decades, cancer has evoked a bleak and frightening image in the minds of many – hair loss, extreme weakness, weight loss, and emotional collapse. This stereotype, especially among women, has long been associated with both the physical and psychological toll of the disease. But CAR T-cell therapy is now challenging that narrative, reshaping the cancer treatment ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, 16 June 2025: The Family Care Authority (FCA) has launched the Aftercare Service as the second phase of the Halfway Houses project, marking a key component of its Integrated Care Model. The initiative enhances recovery pathways by offering flexible, high-quality treatment programmes that do not require inpatient residency.
Designed for individuals who have completed residential care or whose conditions do not ......read full article
|
|
|
 ‘It doesn’t even feel like exercise; it feels like a dose of joy with a side of steps.’
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2 June 2025 – With a startling statistic revealing that 35.9% of adults in Abu Dhabi and a staggering 71% of the Emirati population face obesity, the urgency to act has never been clearer. Alarmingly, only 30% of adults in Abu Dhabi engage in regular exercise with many opting for convenience over ......read full article
|
|
|
 Six UAE Research Projects Receive AED 4 Million in Grants to Drive Innovation in MS Care and Treatmen
Abu Dhabi, 19 May 2025 – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has awarded AED 4 million in research grants to six UAE-based projects designed to accelerate progress in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), marking a major milestone in its second research grant cycle. The projects were selected ......read full article
|
|
|
Pioneer treatment Indicates 61% Pain Reduction in Patients Undergoing Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Treatment
Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 6th, 2024: Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center and Yas Clinic Khalifa Hospital are proud to announce groundbreaking findings on innovative treatments for chronic lower back pain caused by facet joint arthritis. This condition affects up to 45% of individuals suffering from chronic lower back pain, and the ......read full article
|
|
|
With 16 teams participating in the 'Smart Living' and 'The Gym of Tomorrow' categories, breakthrough health-tech solutions were recognised at the event
Winning teams will receive prizes of up to $5000, mentorship, and pilot opportunities in Abu Dhabi's trusted, future-ready health ecosystem
The ADGHW Smart Health Hackathon tasked participants with developing cutting-edge solutions to address specific health and ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, 28 March 2025: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced the introduction of CASGEVY, the first CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing therapy in the UAE, offering innovative treatment for patients suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT).
The innovative treatment, provided by Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), in coordination with DoH and in collaboration with Vertex ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, 10 March 2025: Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) and Yas Clinic have been granted a highly regarded global accreditation by AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks) for Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Collection. This achievement marks ADSCC and Yas Clinic as the first to earn this accreditation in the UAE, and the second in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), meeting the highest standards of ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, February 19, 2025: Prometheus Medical International, experts in providing emergency medical training services in the Middle East, is showcasing its cutting-edge medical training capabilities in the defence and military sector at IDEX 2025, currently under way in Abu Dhabi.
The company also hosted a Medical Workshop on CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) led by Stuart Ward, a distinguished expert in ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, 2 January 2025: In a groundbreaking advancement toward cell therapy and regenerative medicine, the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) has successfully developed clinical-grade induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that comply with the Good Manufacturing Practice protocols and are, as such, compliant with the strictest international standards for clinical applications. This has been accomplished by the scientists at ADSCC’s ......read full article
|
|
|
 The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) has successfully performed the UAE’s first testicular tissue cryopreservation (TTC) procedures on four young boys, aged 2 to 10, prior to their bone marrow transplants. This groundbreaking procedure preserves the children’s future fertility while undergoing life-saving treatments for conditions such as leukemia, thalassemia, and immunodeficiency diseases.
The procedures, conducted with the ......read full article
|
|
|
The procedure preserves the future fertility of the young boys prior to undergoing Bone Marrow Transplant to treat blood disorders and immunodeficiency diseases
Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 30, 2024: The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) has successfully performed four testicular tissue cryopreservation (TTC) procedures on four young patients (2, 7, 4 and 10 years-old respectively) prior to undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation to ......read full article
|
|
|
 Biongevity introduces its one-of-a-kind initiatives to promote longevity and healthspan of users across the UAE
Date: Dubai, UAE; November 11, 2024
Biongevity, a leader in innovative health solutions, has unveiled an advanced AI-powered health and wellness app, a platform designed to empower users with personalised fitness and health management tools and the world’s first Longevity Fitness Challenge that will encourage the ......read full article
|
|
|
This move underscores Mubadala's commitment to supporting the UAE's vision of becoming a global leader in the life sciences sector.
The acquisition of four GlobalOne Healthcare Holding assets by KELIX Bio represents Mubadala's ongoing strategic investment in the UAE's life sciences ecosystem.
This acquisition further supports KELIX bio's regional growth and strengthens its position in the UAE.
Abu ......read full article
|
|
|
 This technology is revolutionising kidney stone treatment, doubling the speed and enhancing safety and effectiveness over traditional methods
Al Ain, UAE. 26 September 2024 – Tawam Hospital’s Department of Urology is at the forefront of medical innovation with the introduction of the Thulium SuperPulsed Laser System to treat a 68-year-old patient with recurrent kidney stones. After years of painful episodes and undergoing various ......read full article
|
|
|
 Renowned Geneticist Dr. Libero Oropallo Brings Cutting-Edge Solutions to Patients Worldwide
In a world where rare diseases often go undiagnosed and untreated, Dr. Libero Oropallo has emerged as a beacon of hope for countless patients and their families. Hailing from Italy but currently practicing in Paraguay, Dr. Oropallo is making waves in the field of genetics, combining his exceptional knowledge, experience, and compassion to provide ......read full article
|
|
|
 Procedure marks a significant milestone in paediatric cardiac care within the UAE.
Abu Dhabi-UAE. 17 September 2024 – Doctors at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) have successfully implanted an Occlutech Atrial Flow Regulator (AFR) device in a five-year-old patient in the first such procedure in the UAE. The intervention has significantly improved the patient's condition in a milestone for paediatric cardiac care under SEHA, a ......read full article
|
|
|
The 36-year-old patient presented at MZH with abdominal discomfort and was diagnosed with a 10 cm cystic mass on their right adrenal gland.
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 9 September 2024 – The surgical team at Madinat Zayed Hospital (MZH), part of the SEHA and a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has successfully carried out a complex laparoscopic right adrenalectomy on a 36-year-old patient suffering ......read full article
|
|
|
 Opening 12 clinics in a single location, SEHA’s new state-of-the-art facilities will make the patient experience faster and smoother.
Abu Dhabi - 4 September 2024: SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has announced the re-opening of the outpatient clinics at Al Rahba Hospital under its dedication to community wellbeing.
The hospital’s outpatient department has undergone an ......read full article
|
|
|
 New findings can help design protective habitats and spacesuits, making long-duration Mars missions more feasible
Abu Dhabi, August 26, 2024: Researchers have identified specific materials, including certain plastics, rubber, and synthetic fibers, as well as Martian soil (regolith), which would effectively protect astronauts by blocking harmful space radiation on Mars. These findings could inform the design of protective habitats and ......read full article
|
|
|
 The patient, initially diagnosed with TB, experienced unexpected complications that were promptly identified as symptoms of a severe pulmonary embolism by Al Ain Hospital's medical team
Abu Dhabi-UAE. 20 August 2024: In a remarkable display of medical expertise and prompt intervention, SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has successfully managed and treated a critical case at Al Ain ......read full article
|
|
|
 New device makes blood transfusions safer for recipients by blasting blood with X-rays.
Abu Dhabi-UAE. 06 August 2024 –SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, announced the introduction of a state-of-the-art blood irradiator at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Services. The advanced medical device marks a significant milestone in enhancing blood safety and quality standards in the region.
The RS 3400 ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi - 25 July 2024 – Sheikh Khalifa Medical City announced its success in saving a woman who suffered a burst fracture of the T1 vertebra due to car accident. Despite the complexity of the case, the neurosurgery team, led by Dr. Rajeswaran, was able to perform a series of emergency procedures to relieve pressure on the spine. Their prompt and coordinated actions reflect Sheikh Khalifa Medical City’s commitment to providing the ......read full article
|
|
|
 New understanding can be utilized to develop more effective treatments for hard-to-treat cancers and neurodegenerative diseases
Abu Dhabi, July 22, 2024: A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, led by Professor Sehamuddin Galadari, has discovered that the tumor suppressor protein Prostate apoptosis response-4 (Par-4) can cause a unique type of cell death called ferroptosis in human glioblastoma – the most common and aggressive type of ......read full article
|
|
|
Get comprehensive health assessments, including blood pressure and sugar tests and dietician consultations, ensuring your all-round well-being at ADSS.
Enjoy a wide range of activities, from football to inflatable obstacle courses, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Discover the kids’ summer camps and special hotel offers, making ADSS and AASS the ultimate summer destination.
Abu Dhabi, UAE: July 19, 2024 – ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 July 2024: Tawam hospital recently demonstrated the remarkable expertise of its medical team with their timely intervention in saving the life of a 15-year-old Emirati boy who was in critical condition following a severe car accident that resulted in significant brain haemorrhage.
The young patient, who had fallen into a coma and was unresponsive, was swiftly transported to Tawam Hospital’s emergency ......read full article
|
|
|
‘I Deserve A Life’ initiative focuses on cancer prevention, as well as accessibility to healthcare for patients across the emirate
The authority’s Social Investment Fund is targeting AED 1M in funds from individuals and corporations to support the initiative led by Emirates Cancer Society
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed and stipulates the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an and Emirates Cancer ......read full article
|
|
|
Cotterill is the first woman to lead an international health insurance company in the UAE.
In her new role, she will be responsible for driving strategic growth across the region's key markets, outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Dubai, UAE, 02 July 2024 - Cigna Healthcare, the leading global health services company, today announced Leah Cotterill as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Cigna Healthcare – Middle East ......read full article
|
|
|
 The Program is a key facet of the ‘Building Women’s Skills and Abilities’ service
Abu Dhabi, June 25, 2024: The Family Development Foundation (FDF) successfully concluded its innovative ‘100 Days Sports Challenge Program’ aimed at fostering active participation of women and bolstering their skills in sports, health, and education across Abu Dhabi. As a key component of the ‘Building Women’s Skills and ......read full article
|
|
|
 38,000 sqm facility in Al Ain will capture up to 1,000 metric tonnes of CO2 annually, using carbon from local industries to grow microalgae
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 20 June 2024: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and Astha Biotech, a UAE-based investment and development company, today signed a lease agreement for a new facility in KEZAD Al Ain.
The ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi-UAE, May 31, 2024: The Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) announced today that Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) has received the internationally recognized FACT accreditation for its comprehensive cellular therapy program. Under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer Prof. Yendry Ventura, ADSCC is the first healthcare institution in the UAE to be recognized by FACT, positioning the UAE as a ......read full article
|
|
|
 Introducing a Unique Multi-Sensory Healing Experience, Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital has been dedicated to citizens of the world.
Key Highlights:
Location: Situated in Al Qusais, just 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this 126-bed advanced care facility integrates over 30 specialties under one roof, combining advanced medical care with a multi-sensory healing experience in a luxurious setting.
Expert Team: The hospital ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, UAE, 28 May 2024 – Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and Mother of the Nation, the 6th Annual International Patient Experience Symposium 2024, will take place May 27-29, in Abu Dhabi, with Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) participating as ......read full article
|
|
|
 Abu Dhabi, May 26, 2024: The 10th edition of the International Conference in Dermatology and Aesthetics (AIDA) has focused on new developments in dermatology, including the use of biologics to treat some intractable diseases, using AI to treat dermatological diseases, and modern and safe laser and injection techniques in aesthetic medicine.
On its final day, AIDA proposed that the UAE should intensify its collaboration with the public ......read full article
|
|
|
 AHS expands provision of more than ten specialities to make speciality care easier and more convenient to access for the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain communities.
Abu Dhabi-UAE. 20 May 2024: Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS), a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, is increasing availability of specialist services at its centres and extending opening hours across its network to provide enhanced patient care ......read full article
|
RSS Feed 
