Dubai’s strategic focus on medical tourism has intensified, driven by a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The MoU is set to bolster the city’s already formidable reputation in healthcare by expanding its role as a premier destination for medical tourists. This collaboration aligns with Dubai’s broader economic agenda, particularly the D33 strategy, aimed at enhancing the emirate’s position across key sectors.
One of the most significant objectives of this agreement is to attract investments into Dubai’s healthcare sector. Authorities are targeting a global audience of medical tourists by leveraging advanced healthcare facilities and promoting top-quality services. Dubai’s existing infrastructure, along with its geographic advantage at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, plays a critical role in enhancing its attractiveness to international patients seeking high-quality medical care. The DHA’s Director General, Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, emphasized that this MoU is part of a broader vision to solidify Dubai’s position as a global leader in medical tourism, attracting investments and showcasing the emirate’s medical capabilities...More Arabian News on Arabian Post