In a period of expansion for hospitals and clinics in Dubai, recruitment, training and the retention of suitably qualified staff is a key concern for health care administrators. The population of the emirate is expected to grow; and its rulers are keen to see the ratio of medical staff to patients rise to a point where Dubai enjoys the same status as countries in Western...
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Articles & Analysis | New universities in Dubai encouraging more nationals to study medicine from The Report: Dubai 2015
Articles & Analysis | Dubai capitalising on its tailored visa regime and geographical location to attract medical tourists from The Report: Dubai 2015
Dubai is planning to capitalise on its expertise in hospitality and medicine to attract 500,000 medical tourists a year by 2020. With the availability of fast-track licences for medical investors, new visas tailored for medical tourists and their relatives, and planning approval granted for as many as 22 new hospitals, authorities in the UAE and Dubai are combining...
Articles & Analysis | Dubai's universal health insurance and construction of new hospitals set to transform the sector from The Report: Dubai 2015
The health care sector in Dubai is undergoing a period of transformation and expansion, driven by reforms in health care funding coupled with a growth in population. Construction projects are taking place at existing hospitals and on new sites, in both the public and private sectors, while new, smarter electronic systems are being introduced to improve patient care and...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Raja Al Gurg, Vice-Chairperson, Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA): Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
What training and education programmes are needed to build Dubai’s specialised medical talent pool?
The rollout of universal health insurance commenced in October 2014 with the first of three deadlines for employers to ensure their staff are covered by health insurance, and is due to be completed by mid-2016. The universal cover will offer improved treatment options for many expatriate workers, while also enabling the government to make changes to funding mechanisms and priorities. A range...
In many respects 2014 marked the transition from strong recovery to promising growth for Dubai. With many exciting projects in the pipeline, not least the hosting of Expo 2020, the emirate is continuing to build on its reputation as a dynamic and international centre for business.