Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed envisions AI-driven health technology for all Saudis, proposing real-time health monitoring, longevity-focused R&D, and preventive medicine. He calls for transforming Saudi Arabia into a global biotech hub, emphasizing AI and regenerative medicine to extend healthy lifespans and boost the nation’s economy.
The fourth edition of the Manama Health Congress and Expo will focus on AI, smart hospitals, and technological advancements in healthcare. The event, set for December 11-13, will feature global experts, highlight responsible AI use in healthcare, and promote networking and collaboration among key players in the healthcare sector.
Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Ahmed Al-Khalifa discussed the need for a unified health data framework in the GCC at Arab Health 2024. The Digital Health & AI Forum highlighted AI’s role in improving healthcare, with key insights on the benefits of secure, accessible health data across the region.
Aster DM Healthcare is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia, with plans to open 186 pharmacies over the next five years. The company has allocated $250 million for its expansion and will launch its myAster app for faster delivery of prescription and wellness products, enhancing its digital presence in the region.
Mumtalakat and M42 have partnered to establish the Amana Healthcare facility in Bahrain, aiming to enhance the healthcare sector with specialized long-term care services. The facility, set to open in 2025, will bring world-class medical care and create skilled jobs for Bahrainis.
Moroccan surgeon Youness Ahallal made history by performing the world’s first intercontinental robotic prostatectomy, remotely conducting the surgery from Shanghai while a team in Casablanca assisted. This breakthrough in telesurgery promises to improve healthcare access, reduce inequalities, and enhance surgical expertise across remote regions.
Intertec Systems, in partnership with HPE and THB, hosted the Health Tech Innovation Summit 2024 in the UAE. The summit explored AI, digital transformation, and data management in healthcare. The event provided valuable insights into how technology can improve patient care, operational efficiency, and the digitalization of healthcare.
Onda, a South Korean AI and big data-driven hospitality tech company, has partnered with UAE-based Seed Group to expand into the Middle East. The venture will leverage regional networks and introduce Onda’s digital transformation technologies, including its CRS and PMS systems, to local hotel chains and the hospitality market.
Estonia and the UAE have signed a strategic partnership to collaborate on digital health innovations. The partnership will leverage Estonia’s expertise in e-prescriptions, blockchain, and AI to enhance the UAE’s healthcare system. It aims to improve service efficiency, data security, and sustainability, with potential economic benefits.
Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi, highlighted the country’s healthcare advancements, including the integration of AI and robotic surgery. New hospitals are set to open, and a digital transformation initiative is underway. The conference focused on AI’s impact on healthcare and Kuwait’s commitment to technological innovation.
