SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has revealed a significant medical milestone achieved at Tawam Hospital: the successful administration of gene therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in an 18-month-old female Omani. The case involved an 18-month-old Omani girl who was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA […]
WHOOP, the human performance company, and Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, announced a strategic partnership to advance proactive health, performance science, and preventative healthcare innovation in the UAE, anchored by Mubadala’s $75 million investment in WHOOP. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening health innovation, expanding research capabilities, and supporting the […]
Arada has acquired a significant controlling stake in Reem Hospital, the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider, in a transformative move that marks the master developer’s entry into the healthcare sector and accelerates its ambition to build one of the region’s most comprehensive integrated wellness ecosystems. The stake, which represents more than 80% of the business, was […]
Abu Dhabi Biobank, a strategic initiative between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and M42, announced a strategic partnership with Human Life CORD Japan Inc. (HLC), to localise the development and clinical application of umbilical cord–derived stem cell therapies in Abu Dhabi. This step represents a significant milestone in expanding access to stem cell […]
Burjeel Holdings unveiled a new integrated healthcare project in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, during its participation in the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026. Spanning 387,000 square meters, the project will bring together advanced clinical care, medical education, scientific research, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and health innovation, supporting the development of medical […]
The United Arab Emirates is continuing to strengthen its position in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies, reinforcing its role as a regional and global hub for innovation in advanced and gene-based treatments. This comes as part of a broader vision to build a sustainable healthcare system driven by innovation, clinical excellence and institutional integration. […]
