Dubai’s Healthcare Sector, 2017—Outlook and Trends
Dubai’s PPP model and Mandatory health insurance—Big investment opportunity for private healthcare providers
08-Nov-2017
South Asia, Middle East & North Africa
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This industry docket provides an overview of the evolution of the healthcare industry in Dubai, key stakeholders, government licenses and permits required to set up operations in Mainland Dubai, and key investments. Substantial healthcare spending and increased access to healthcare have helped the UAE to improve its ranking in the World Healthcare Quality Index from 34 in 2015 to 28 in 2016.
This document also looks at healthcare infrastructure, delivery services, medical technology, the pharmaceutical space and governing bodies and government intitiatives that will drive the growth of the healthcare sector. This docket is intended to serve as a first-stop (and not a one-stop) resource for businesses trying to set up operations in mainland Dubai
High per capita healthcare spending in Dubai vs. global average; increasing emphasis on preventive care to ensure healthy lifestyle for its citizens
Demand for healthcare driven by growing population, medical tourism and mandatory health insurance to augment Dubai’s healthcare infrastructure
Advancements in medical technology and healthcare IT to help the DHA in providing a world-class healthcare system
Evolving healthcare infrastructure, strategic location supported by connectivity, and economic growth has helped Dubai become a major healthcare destination
Substantial healthcare spending, emphasis on preventive care & increased access to healthcare; ranking in the World Healthcare Quality Index improved
Hospitals:
Clinics:
Dental Clinics:
Specialty Care Services:
Investments in Healthcare (1/2):
Investments in Healthcare (2/2):
Public Private Partnership in Healthcare:
Healthcare Manpower:
Medical Tourism:
Geriatric Care:
Laboratory Tests:
In Vitro Diagnostics:
Medical Devices:
Diagnostic Imaging Equipment:
Healthcare IT:
Focus on pharmaceutical sector in Dubai’s Industrial Strategy is expected to attract pharmaceutical manufacturers to Dubai and reduce import dependency
Ministry of Health and Prevention & Dubai Health Authority are key govt. organisations that regulate and plan development of healthcare industry
Patient centric models with focus on artificial intelligence and IT for patient engagement are the future prospects of Dubai’s healthcare sector
Wellness to drive the shift from curative care to preventive care
Some of the Smart Technologies in Dubai and the Future of Healthcare
Global Healthcare investment to increase to improve the quality of healthcare and meet growing demand
Glossary and Definitions
Companies setting up business in Dubai need to be aware of the key laws and regulations
DHA strives to provide world-class healthcare system – increase access to healthcare, improve overall care quality, build a patient-centric model…
… Mandatory health insurance, be an internationally recognised quality healthcare destination, preventive healthcare are all part of DHA’s vision
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