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Al Ghurair launches Trellis Health hospital network in Dubai

The UAE conglomerate's new healthcare group opens a 50-bed multi-speciality hospital in Umm Suqeim, with two further clinics due by end of
The UAE conglomerate's new healthcare group opens a 50-bed multi-speciality hospital in Umm Suqeim, with two further clinics due by end of
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Pharmaceuticals
Genomics
Bioprocessing

UAE biopharma push targets double-digit precision medicine growth

A Frost & Sullivan report for World Health Expo projects over 10% annual precision medicine growth in the Middle East over the next five to seven
A Frost & Sullivan report for World Health Expo projects over 10% annual precision medicine growth in the Middle East over the next five to seven
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Digital Health
Diagnostics

DarDoc launches truesight beta AI layer inside Lifestyle Rx platform

Dubai-based DarDoc has launched a machine learning intelligence layer that proactively surfaces patient context between appointments, available to Lifestyle Rx members.
Dubai-based DarDoc has launched a machine learning intelligence layer that proactively surfaces patient context between appointments, available to Lifestyle Rx members.
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Diagnostics
Digital Health

Hub71 and Unilabs partner to bring diagnostics to Abu Dhabi startups

Unilabs joins Hub71+ Life Sciences as an anchor partner, with live collaborations already under way with mental health and biological-age testing startups.
Unilabs joins Hub71+ Life Sciences as an anchor partner, with live collaborations already under way with mental health and biological-age testing startups.
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Medical Devices
Diagnostics

Fakih IVF marks UAE 15th anniversary with free IVF initiative

The Dubai fertility group will provide 15 complimentary IVF cycles to families facing financial barriers, timed to the UAE's Year of the Family.
The Dubai fertility group will provide 15 complimentary IVF cycles to families facing financial barriers, timed to the UAE's Year of the Family.
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Biologics
Pharmaceuticals

Tiziana Life Sciences signs KAIMRC MOU for RRMS combination trial

Tiziana will collaborate with Saudi Arabia's KAIMRC on a clinical trial combining intranasal foralumab with anti-CD20 therapy in poorly responding RRMS patients.
Tiziana will collaborate with Saudi Arabia's KAIMRC on a clinical trial combining intranasal foralumab with anti-CD20 therapy in poorly responding RRMS patients.
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AgriTech
Bioprocessing

Tanmiah opens R&D Innovation Center at Riyadh headquarters

Saudi poultry producer Tanmiah has inaugurated a micro-laboratory-scale Innovation Center to consolidate its entire product development cycle in-house.
Saudi poultry producer Tanmiah has inaugurated a micro-laboratory-scale Innovation Center to consolidate its entire product development cycle in-house.
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Medical Devices
Diagnostics
Digital Health

Magrabi Health spotlights Centres of Excellence at Forbes Riyadh summit

The Saudi specialist healthcare group used the Forbes Middle East Healthcare Summit 2026 to set out its expansion plans and tout a first-in-world
The Saudi specialist healthcare group used the Forbes Middle East Healthcare Summit 2026 to set out its expansion plans and tout a first-in-world
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Biotech

SGU and Taaleem open medical school pathways for UAE students

St. George's University and UAE school group Taaleem have signed an MoU giving eligible students access to MD admissions pathways and up to USD
St. George's University and UAE school group Taaleem have signed an MoU giving eligible students access to MD admissions pathways and up to USD
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Digital Health
Medical Devices

LEAP 2026 opens with health tech on the fringe of an AI show

The HealthTech track and two headline device demonstrations are what life sciences gets this year, with no biotech deal announced as the fifth edition opened.
The HealthTech track and two headline device demonstrations are what life sciences gets this year, with no biotech deal announced as the fifth edition opened.
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Digital Health
Regulatory Science

TrueProfile.io and MediLearning partner to expand GCC healthcare CPD

DataFlow's TrueProfile.io will list 70-plus DHA-accredited CPD/CME courses for verified healthcare professionals across six GCC countries.
DataFlow's TrueProfile.io will list 70-plus DHA-accredited CPD/CME courses for verified healthcare professionals across six GCC countries.
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AlFaris International Appoints Nicholas Bingham as Strategic Advisor

AlFaris International Group has appointed Taranis Capital Founder and CEO Nicholas S. Bingham as Strategic Advisor to support its growth strategy.

AlFaris International Group has announced the appointment of Nicholas S. Bingham, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Taranis Capital, as a Strategic Advisor to the Group. 

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Genomics

Medicus Pharma wins UAE IND nod for genomics-guided endometriosis trial

Medicus Pharma has received UAE DOH authorisation to begin PRECISION-E2, a Phase 2a genomics-integrated study of Teverelix in 84 women with endometriosis.
Medicus Pharma has received UAE DOH authorisation to begin PRECISION-E2, a Phase 2a genomics-integrated study of Teverelix in 84 women with endometriosis.
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Digital Health
Biotech

MBRIF welcomes 17 companies into Cohort 12 accelerator programme

The UAE Ministry of Finance-backed fund has admitted 17 startups spanning healthtech, AI and sustainability to its twelfth Innovation Accelerator cohort.
The UAE Ministry of Finance-backed fund has admitted 17 startups spanning healthtech, AI and sustainability to its twelfth Innovation Accelerator cohort.
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Diagnostics
Digital Health

Brain & Performance Centre signs MOU with UAE Athletic Commission

The DP World-owned brain health facility will offer optional neurological assessments to professional boxers competing in sanctioned UAE events.
The DP World-owned brain health facility will offer optional neurological assessments to professional boxers competing in sanctioned UAE events.
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Biotech

Taranis Builds Saudi Biotech Ecosystem

Taranis Capital launches a biotech fund and Helix8 incubator to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s life sciences ambitions under Vision 2030.

Foundations Before Breakthroughs: Building Saudi Arabia’s Biotech Future from First Principles

How Taranis Capital’s Biotech Growth Fund and the Helix8 incubator are answering the Kingdom’s earliest-stage challenge

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Digital Health

Arab Therapy signs MOU with King Abdulaziz University on mental health

The Riyadh-based digital mental health platform will embed psychological support services, joint research, and staff training across the Jeddah campus.
The Riyadh-based digital mental health platform will embed psychological support services, joint research, and staff training across the Jeddah campus.
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Regulatory Science

NeOnc secures UAE IND clearance for brain tumour drug NEO212

NeOnc Technologies has gained Abu Dhabi regulatory clearance for NEO212 after Phase 1 established a recommended dose in recurrent glioblastoma patients.
NeOnc Technologies has gained Abu Dhabi regulatory clearance for NEO212 after Phase 1 established a recommended dose in recurrent glioblastoma patients.
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Digital Health

KFSH Named Saudi Arabia's Most Valuable Healthcare Brand

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has been named Saudi Arabia & the Middle East’s Most Valuable Healthcare Brand for the fourth consecutive year

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has been named Saudi Arabia and the Middle East’s Most Valuable Healthcare Brand for the fourth consecutive year, with its brand value surpassing USD 1.7 billion (SAR 6.3 billion), according to Brand Finance’s 2026 ran

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Diagnostics
Digital Health

Ali Sheneamer Chief Business Development Officer at Bupa Arabia

Ali Sheneamer, Chief Business Development Officer at Bupa Arabia, introduced the Bupa Care Connect product, a healthcare solution aimed at improving patient care

Ali Sheneamer, Chief Business Development Officer at Bupa Arabia, introduced the Bupa Care Connect product, a digital-first healthcare solution aimed at improving patient care through connected services.

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