Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has hosted a specialised forum on the legal frameworks governing medical tourism, aimed at strengthening legislation to support the sector and reviewing leading international practices that contribute to sustainable development in the emirate.
According to Emirates News Agency, the forum was held virtually and brought together national and international experts, along with representatives from judicial, health, tourism, and investment bodies. Discussions focused on legal and regulatory mechanisms supporting medical tourism, with an emphasis on licensing and accreditation standards, protecting patients’ rights while encouraging investment, and maintaining service quality and competitiveness.
Further sessions during the forum explored the role of digital transformation and artificial intelligence in healthcare. The discussions also covered legislative and investment incentives designed to promote public-private partnerships within the sector.
Participants of the forum recommended strengthening legislation to align with digital advances, ensuring transparency and service quality, developing infrastructure for remote treatment, setting performance indicators for smart medical services, and establishing a specialised judicial track to resolve medical tourism disputes.
Through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy, the Department continues to host international forums to promote specialised legal knowledge, enhance cross-sector dialogue, and support an agile legislative environment. These efforts aim to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for excellence and innovation.