His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said the UAE Government places the highest priority on ensuring the country has a strong healthcare sector.
He made the remark during his visit on Thursday to the 46th edition of the Arab Health Exhibition.
His Highnesses Sheikh Mohammed also praised the exceptional level of commitment displayed by the UAE’s medical personnel in serving the community during the recent COVID-19 crisis.
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His Highness noted the dedication of medical workers combined with a robust infrastructure, helped the nation’s healthcare sector rise to the challenge and safeguard the health and wellbeing of society.
Sheikh Mohammed expressed his happiness with the resumption of in-person events and conferences in Dubai, which was made possible thanks to a wide range of precautionary measures implemented to ensure a healthy and safe environment for participants. He stressed the importance of these events in strengthening Dubai’s economy.
“Dubai is a key regional hub for leading global conferences and exhibitions. It provides a safe environment for people to meet and exchange insights and knowledge. Events hosted in the city provide opportunities to forge partnerships that will ensure a quick recovery from the pandemic. Our goal is to create an environment where people can contribute to building a better tomorrow for the region and the world,” His Highness said.
His Highness also stressed the health and wellbeing of citizens, residents and visitors is one of the UAE’s highest priorities.
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“It is a duty we ensure to fulfil at all times and under all circumstances. We have highly-qualified national talents, partnerships with leading global medical institutions as well as clear plans to ensure all members of the community can receive world-class medical treatments.”
During his visit to Arab Health 2021, His Highness toured the exhibition area, which featured pavilions representing 30 countries, who showcased their diagnostic and treatment services and equipment.
The event also included a showcase of the latest medical technologies, initiatives and treatment programmes by leading global healthcare institutions. The exhibition also provided a platform to display revolutionary technologies being used to enhance patient care, such as AI, big data analysis and machine learning, as well as the latest global efforts in combating the pandemic.
Sheikh Mohammed also toured the exhibition area of region’s largest medical laboratory exhibition, Medlab Middle East 2021, which was held simultaneously with Arab Heath 2021. (RA)
