Sharjah Health Sector Research Highlights

Analysis

UAE leverages new technologies to boost health care provision
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The UAE is set to implement a new health care mandate requiring all providers to offer at least one remote service as part of a Smart Digital Health regulatory framework, expected to be launched by the end of 2023. The announcement of the new mandate was made by Sheikha Hassan Al Mansoori, head of Strategy and Investment at the Digital Health Department of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention…

Analysis

Health tech bridging health care gap in emerging markets
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After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting new investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies raised a record $57.2bn in global venture capital funding in 2021, a 79% jump from the $32bn raised in 2020, with 30% of the total directed towards telehealth. An estimated $140bn in private sector finance…

Overview

Sharjah a regional health care leader, with lower costs and supportive policy
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Health care and wellness have emerged as promising growth industries in Sharjah in recent years. With productive research centres, advanced facilities and global access, the health care sector is poised for continuous growth, underpinned by a commitment from the emirate’s government to establish Sharjah as a leading destination for health care services, medical education and innovation. As such,…

Interview

Dr. Abdulaziz Al Mheiri, Chairman, Sharjah Health Authority (SHA): Interview
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Interview:Dr. Abdulaziz Al Mheiri What are key health-related investment opportunities for local and global private sector entities? DR. ABDULAZIZ AL MHEIRI:Since its inception, the SHA’s strategy has been to attract and build a sustainable health care community for treatment in Sharjah and beyond. With the growing population of Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, which is expected to…

Chapter

The Report: Sharjah 2023: Health
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Sharjah is positioning itself as a prominent centre for health care and wellness, backed by government commitment and investment in Sharjah Healthcare City. With a focus on preventive care and strong partnerships between academia and industry, Sharjah aims to meet growing demand in the region. Recent developments include a new wellness centre and plans for a medical district, reflecting the emirate's…

Country Report

The Report: Sharjah 2023
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Sharjah has emerged as a diverse economic powerhouse, with nearly 96% of its economic output driven by non-oil sectors. As host to six free zones and featuring a population of 1.8m, the emirate is prioritising economic diversification and cultural richness. Robust growth is seen across sectors like manufacturing, construction and real estate, supported by initiatives like Sharjah Sustainable City.

Analysis

The role of tertiary institutions in the GCC’s post-pandemic recovery
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While higher education institutions have been effective in developing short-term solutions to some of the challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, they can also play a key role in realising long-term governmental development strategies that can boost the prospects of a sustainable recovery. This is a particularly pressing issue for countries in the Gulf, many of which are deploying long-term…

Analysis

How GCC education institutions changed due to the pandemic
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The initial wave of lockdowns in early 2020 prompted education entities to rapidly move to teaching online. While this broad-based shift towards digital learning has largely been reactive, in many cases it accelerated an existing transition to a more blended and technologically oriented approach. However, further investment and policy initiatives are required – including digital literacy training…

Overview

Sharjah’s health and education sectors during and after the pandemic
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Quality education and health services is important to ensure growth and productivity. With regular activities severely disrupted in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, schools had to shift quickly to online learning and integrate new health protocols when in-person instruction resumed. Quick adoption helped the emirate maintain its position as a regional centre for education. Hospitals and clinics,…

Interview

Muhadditha Al Hashimi, Chairperson, Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA): Interview
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Interview:Muhadditha Al Hashimi How did private schools in Sharjah respond to the various challenges arising from the pandemic? MUHADDITHA AL HASHIMI: The pandemic led to widespread social and financial hardships that affected families and companies. However, private schools in Sharjah responded appropriately to the crisis. Most schools did not reduce teacher salaries and refrained from making…

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