Abu Dhabi Launches “Future Health” to Drive Global Healthcare Innovation - TTE Gulf Management Consultancy

Moving from annual event to continuous ecosystem

Under the directives of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has launched Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi.

The new platform transforms the existing Abu Dhabi Global Health Week into a year-round global collaboration hub for healthcare innovation, policy, investment and impact.

What it means

Future Health marks a shift from an annual event to a continuous, connected ecosystem of idea-sharing, research, programme co-creation, and scaling of healthcare solutions. Source

The initiative will focus on key themes including Longevity & Precision Health, Health System Resilience & Sustainability, Digital Health & AI, and Investment in Life Sciences. Source

Abu Dhabi’s ambition is to unite global and regional stakeholders, policy makers, tech innovators, researchers, investors and philanthropy, to foster health partnerships that extend beyond geography. Source

Future Health marks a shift from an annual event to a continuous, connected ecosystem of idea-sharing, research, programme co-creation, and scaling of healthcare solutions. Source

The initiative will focus on key themes including Longevity & Precision Health, Health System Resilience & Sustainability, Digital Health & AI, and Investment in Life Sciences. Source

Abu Dhabi’s ambition is to unite global and regional stakeholders, policy makers, tech innovators, researchers, investors and philanthropy, to foster health partnerships that extend beyond geography. Source

Regional & Sector Implications

For the Middle East healthcare market, and for companies interested in the UAE and wider region:

This platform signals that Abu Dhabi is stepping up its role as a global health innovation hub, with implications for regional infrastructure, research partnerships, and investment flows.
The emphasis on digital health, AI and life sciences opens new possibilities for technology providers, service firms, and regulatory collaborations.
With the shift to a year-round model, engagement is no longer limited to event season, ongoing programmes, dialogues and partnerships will create sustained opportunities for market access and strategic positioning.

If you or your organisation are looking to engage in the UAE’s growing healthcare ecosystem, whether through innovation partnerships, market entry, or collaboration with regulators and service providers, now is a strategic moment. TTE Gulf is ready to support you in navigating the UAE market, identifying key stakeholders, and building tailored engagement strategies.

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