The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched a framework for measuring health research and development (R&D) expenditures within the UAE health sector.

The first comprehensive framework is designed to enhance transparency and efficiency in data collection and analysis while supporting evidence-based decision-making to improve planning and performance.

The framework was unveiled by the National Centre for Health Research during a ceremony held in Dubai in the presence of by Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of Health Regulations Sector, alongside several ministry officials from the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, Dubai Health Authority, the Advanced Technology Research Council, the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City.