Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week to begin on Monday
ABU DHABI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) will be launched on Monday in the UAE capital under the theme “accelerating the future of global healthcare.”
Taking place between May 13 to 15, 2024, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the global event is set to convene a distinguished assembly of healthcare leaders, researchers, policymakers, specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs across the global healthcare and life sciences ecosystem.
Hosted by the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, the always-on platform will witness a true gathering of pioneering minds and a powerful network of 5,000 attendees, 1,000 delegates, 200 speakers, and 100 exhibitors.
Dr Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DOH), said, “Focused on driving collaboration on priority topics, ADGHW aims to explore the shift from healthcare to health providing experts with a platform to exchange knowledge and experiences on crucial topics such as, ageing populations, non-communicable diseases, mental health and other common challenges as well as driving a bold conversation on proactive healthcare delivery. Centralised around driving impact, we aim through ADGHW to co-design tangible outcomes and transformative initiatives with global players to foster responsible innovation and pave the way for a healthier tomorrow for all.”
Al Ghaithi added, “Abu Dhabi has a track record of excellence and fast-growing, futureforward, data-enabled healthcare services. A platform such ADGHW spearheads a global effort to accelerate innovation and the development of novel approaches while making proactive health based on prediction, prevention and early intervention a global priority.”
Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of M42, said, “At M42 we are revolutionising global health. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as genomics and AI, we’re delivering personalised, precise, and preventive health solutions that are reshaping health and empowering individuals to manage their health and well-being.
“At M42, we prioritise people, not just patients; health, not just healthcare; and prevention, not just treatment. We’re honoured to serve as the Foundation Partner for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week, supporting the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi in advancing global health innovation and driving adoption for a healthier world.”
Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer at Purehealth, said, “Under the government’s vision, Abu Dhabi has set new global benchmarks for healthcare excellence, built upon a robust ecosystem comprising some of the world’s most advanced facilities, technologies and companies.