The Middle East Health

Leveraging its tremendous economic growth and high per capita income, Dubai has developed a robust health care system that provides a high level of medical services to its citizens and others. Health care-related spending per capita across the UAE places the country among the top 20 in the world, with an average of $1544 per capita in 2010, down...

One challenge emerging from the rapid expansion of hospitals and health care providers in Qatar is a shortage of skilled professionals. “While the shortage of nurses is a global problem, Qatar currently faces a significant hurdle,” Carolyn Byrne, the dean and CEO of the University of Calgary – Qatar (UCQ), told OBG. “It is in need of at least 5000...

Promoting development by nurturing a healthy population is enshrined in Qatar’s constitution and is a cornerstone of the government’s long-term development strategy. Under Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030), the state commits to “developing an integrated system for health care, managed according to world-class standards. This system will meet the...

In line with the objectives articulated in Qatar National Vision 2030, the government has invested significant resources to reform the health sector and to improve standards. The underlying principle supporting the reform process is to shift from the current hospital-based acute-care system to a more integrated model of services. In the new model,...

While the overall economy is currently benefitting significantly from an increase in expatriate companies that are operating out of Ras Al Khaimah, the emirate’s health care industry also stands to profit from the arrival of these newcomers.

A rising population and changing lifestyle patterns are creating new challenges for Ras Al Khaimah’s health care industry. Increasing health care concerns are of great consequence to the government at both the federal and emirate level, and the situation requires greater participation from the private sector as well. New opportunities for the...