Morocco marks a year of robotic surgery success, including record-setting remote operations. Oncorad leads with 178 procedures and expanding training programs. The health ministry plans robotics for major hospitals, targeting widespread adoption and rural access by 2030, cementing Morocco’s role as a regional medical technology hub.
Experts at a conference emphasized expanding rural digital health infrastructure and empowering youth to transform Bangladesh’s healthcare. Challenges include limited infrastructure, skill gaps, fragmented platforms, and digital divides. Culturally tailored, integrated digital health solutions are vital for achieving universal, accessible healthcare nationwide.
WHX Tech will debut in Dubai in September 2025, accelerating digital health adoption and fostering global partnerships. The event will showcase cutting-edge AI and biotech, host startup competitions, and provide a platform for collaboration among investors, healthcare leaders, and innovators.
First Response Healthcare (FRH) has launched the Drect mobile app to enhance at-home healthcare services in Dubai. The app provides 24/7 access to doctors, pediatricians, and dentists, offering seamless booking and medical service tracking. It also integrates teleconsultation, reflecting FRH’s commitment to patient-first, technology-driven healthcare solutions.
Dr. Saira Siddique’s healthcare tech start-up, MedIQ, has raised $6 million to expand its AI-driven platform that connects insurers, healthcare providers, and patients. Following its success in Pakistan, MedIQ is now expanding into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other GCC markets, aligning with healthcare modernization goals in the region.
Saudi Arabia is integrating AI and telemedicine to revolutionize healthcare, particularly in remote areas, as part of its Vision 2030. Initiatives like the Seha Virtual Hospital and AI apps are enhancing diagnostics and patient care. The digital health market is projected to grow from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $13.3 billion by 2031.
Sidra Medicine has partnered with Vitafluence.ai GmbH and EmpathicAI.Life to advance AI-powered healthcare solutions. The collaboration will focus on developing digital tools to improve clinical decision-making, personalize patient care, and foster innovation in Sidra’s academic medical ecosystem. The agreement will span three years, emphasizing predictive modeling and AI-assisted diagnostics.
BD hosted the BD Healthcare Summit in Riyadh, focusing on healthcare transformation in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Experts discussed AI, digital transformation, and patient safety. The summit highlighted BD’s commitment to enhancing healthcare quality and workforce empowerment, aligning with Vision 2030’s goals of sustainability and innovation.
Ekshef.com, Egypt’s leading doctor booking platform, celebrates its third anniversary, marking significant growth with over 11,000 certified physicians in major cities. Founded by Khaled Khamis, the platform connects patients with healthcare professionals, offering easy appointment booking and revolutionizing access to quality healthcare across the country.
Apple has launched its Hearing Aid and Hearing Test features in Saudi Arabia, making them available via a free update for AirPods Pro 2. The initiative aims to improve access to hearing health services in the Middle East, supporting people with mild to moderate hearing loss and contributing to regional digital health efforts.
