Dubai’s healthcare industry is showing strong increases in both public and private sector UAE healthcare expenditure, with public sector spending set to reach 104 billion AED by 2027, with the private sector forecast to be 22 billion AED according to a new report.
The new report sheds light on Dubai Healthcare City’s commitment to advancing the healthcare ecosystem, and its approach to integrating core healthcare services and collaborating with global organisations.
Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) free zone, unveiled the “Dubai’s Healthcare Ecosystem Highlights” report at Arab Health 2024, providing key insights and strong growth indicators in the emirate’s healthcare sector.
Key findings highlight the role DHCC plays as the emirate’s healthcare investment hub, with the free zone’s turnover between 2020 and 2024 expected to increase significantly at an estimated 16 per cent Compound Annual Growth Rate.
The figure underscores the free zone’s commitment to its ecosystem’s efficiency and sustainability, and confidence from major regional and international healthcare investors in DHCC’s capability to enable growth opportunities in Dubai’s healthcare landscape.
The UAE welcomed the start of 2026 with large-scale fireworks and light shows across the country, drawing crowds of residents and visitors to major landmarks and public spaces.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has shared a New Year message, extending his best wishes to people in the UAE and around the world.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a New Year message expressing optimism for the year ahead.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent New Year greetings for 2026 to Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of countries around the world, wishing them continued health and prosperity for their nations.
A UAE humanitarian ship carrying more than 7,300 tonnes of aid for Gaza has arrived at Al Arish Port in Egypt, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, officials said on Wednesday.