The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, is hosting “DoH Innovation Week 2023” today, in conjunction with the UAE’s Innovation Month.

The event, taking place at the Department’s headquarters, witnesses the participation of several entities from the Abu Dhabi healthcare ecosystem and provides participants with many activities and applications of innovation within the healthcare sector, including start-ups and the Abu Dhabi Life Sciences Hub in the Metaverse.

On this occasion, Dr. Jamal Mohammad Al Kaabi, Under-Secretary of DoH, stated, “Under the directives of our wise leadership, the UAE unifies its efforts this time every year to accelerate innovation across all levels and industries, stemming from our belief in its importance as the engine that drives success, whether it is for public entities, the private sector, or members of our community. At DoH, we realise the importance of applying innovative solutions and creative spirits in the healthcare workforce, to further enhance the sector’s outputs and the quality and sustainability of its services, cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for innovation in healthcare and life sciences.”

Dr. Al Kaabi added, “As the emirate’s healthcare regulator, we are working closely with local and international partners to develop and integrate breakthrough solutions in Abu Dhabi, which has become a beacon of innovation, combining leading companies, start-ups and entrepreneurs from all over the world, while encouraging entrepreneurs to expand their scope of work and their innovations in a supportive and nurturing environment. This comes in line with Abu Dhabi’s effort to find solutions for current and future healthcare challenges, enhancing the health of members of our community and across the globe.”