Dubai attracts healthcare investors

The first report outlining healthcare services and facilities in Dubai was issued today by The Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS), the Center for Healthcare Planning and Quality (CPQ) at Dubai Healthcare City, and Dubai Municipality (DM).

United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 11 - 2006 at 17:00
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The report will help potential investors to make informed decisions in the Dubai healthcare market and will provide information on healthcare services for the general public.

This report includes the most recent information for current hospitals and healthcare services in Dubai, as well as future developments. Additionally, a map is also included in the report showing all healthcare facilities in Dubai.

According to the report, there are currently 6 public hospitals in Dubai with more than 1,800 beds. Of these hospitals, two are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and four are under Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS). There are also 17 private hospitals with a capacity of 855 beds and a total of 558 private clinics in Dubai.

According to Mr. Mohsin Bassalaaha, Director of Licensing & Specifications in DOHMS, 'the main strategy and goal of the Government of Dubai is to have the private healthcare sector account for 70% of the healthcare services in Dubai. As a result of this, 26 new hospital projects are expected to be completed by 2010.'

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), the region's only healthcare free zone, is expected to host 17 private hospitals with a total of 2,325 beds by the year 2010, 65% of the new projects total capacity expected in Dubai.

Local and international healthcare investors in Dubai have expressed significant interest in DHCC with new development in the free zone: the teaching hospital with focus on cancer and heart disease, two general hospitals, an orthopedics hospital, a neurosurgery hospital, two hospitals specializing in Plastic Surgery, a dedicated children's hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a psychiatry hospital and a nursing home.

Acknowledging the assessment of the report, Dr. Ayesha Abdullah, Director of the Center for Healthcare Planning and Quality (CPQ) at Dubai Healthcare City said: 'The information provided by the report emphasizes Dubai's priorities in the healthcare industry and give a clear outlook or the potential healthcare investor.'

The report can be accessed through the web sites of DHCC, DOHMS and Dubai Municipality.

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About Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) was launched in November 2002 to fill the gap between Europe and South East Asia by establishing a regional gateway for customers and patients to receive world-class healthcare and to enjoy first class medical and wellness services.
DHCC is made up of a core Academic Medical Centre (AMC) comprising Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre (HMSDC), Institute for Postgraduate Education and Medical research, a University Teaching Hospital (UTH) and the Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical research (DHFMR). Complementing the AMC, DHCC has Medical and Wellness Clusters of world-class private healthcare institutions.

Some of the other renowned partners who have joined DHCC are Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, Harvard Medical International, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

About Tatweer
Launched in December 2005, Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and the owner of seven market-leading companies and an ambitious business development plan. Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge, and includes forthcoming projects that will persist to the best perceived excellence standards in the strive to work Dubai up to the world-class enterprise vision that is set to be accomplished in the imminent future.
A member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities, Dubailand, Bawadi, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai Energy, Dubai Industrial City and Moutamarat will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.

For further information please contact
Tarek Sakik
Senior Account Manager
Jiwin, the Public Relations Arm of
Dubai Press Club
Phone: +971-4-3613593

DHCC
Reem Saleh
Senior Marketing Executive
Dubai Healthcare City
Member of Tatweer
Phone: +971-4-3622786

Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
Tuesday, July 11 - 2006 at 17:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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This Article was updated on Wednesday, February 14 - 2007

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