
Fakeeh University Hospital (FUH), in collaboration with Fakeeh Health, successfully concluded the Fourth Annual International Health Conference, attracting more than 2,707 registered participants and 753 on-site attendees from the UAE, the Gulf region, and beyond.
The event highlighted significant advancements in acute medicine, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, genomics, and gene therapy, reinforcing Dubai’s vision for future-ready healthcare excellence.
Dr. Mohaymen Abdelghany, Group CEO / Board Member – Fakeeh Health and CEO of Fakeeh University Hospital, emphasized the hospital’s expanding leadership in emergency medicine, trauma care, and rapid response services across Dubai’s fast-growing communities.
He noted key scientific discussions around:
Dr. Mazen Abou Chaaban, Director of Academic & Training Affairs, Designated Institutional Officer (DIO), and Consultant Pediatric & Pediatric Nephrology at FUH, highlighted the mission behind the 4th Annual FUH Conference.
He emphasized that the conference aims to translate scientific innovation into measurable improvements in:
He confirmed that the conference serves as both a scientific platform and a strategic roadmap for Fakeeh University Hospital’s next phase of clinical and academic growth.
Ms. Marlies Klok, Senior Manager of Academic & Training Affairs at Fakeeh University Hospital, stated that the conference reflects FUH’s commitment to education, clinical innovation, and compassionate care.
“At Fakeeh University Hospital, innovation in healthcare always goes hand in hand with compassion. As an academic hospital, education and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.”
Representing the wider academic and training sector, Dr. Ziyad Al-Harbi, Group Vice President of Education & Training, Chief of Fakeeh Care Academy, and Group DIO, highlighted the conference’s strong scientific participation, particularly in gene therapy and regenerative medicine.
Researchers and clinicians from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and international institutions contributed groundbreaking insights.
“The most remarkable achievement this year was the direct integration between research, clinical studies, and real therapeutic applications,” he noted.
Dr. Balu Bhaskar, Chief Medical Officer and Head of the Intensive Care Unit, Consultant in Critical Care Medicine at Fakeeh University Hospital, announced that this year’s theme signals a major strategic shift.
“We are focusing on AI-driven patient care and genomic therapies. Our goal is to lead the region by integrating advanced AI technologies with novel treatments for rare diseases and acute conditions.”
He confirmed that the conference outcomes will support health authorities, clinicians, and healthcare partners across the UAE.
From an emergency and public health perspective, Dr. Racha Abou Chahine, Director of Quality & Risk Management at FUH, highlighted the importance of mental health, proactive emergency care models, and evidence-based practice.
She emphasized the role of:
in improving patient outcomes and public health readiness.
All participating leaders delivered a shared message:
The future of healthcare depends on combining cutting-edge medical technology with human compassion, continuous education, and research-driven innovation.
Fakeeh University Hospital remains committed to strengthening healthcare delivery, improving patient safety, and advancing clinical excellence across the UAE and the region.
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