Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Health Board of Directors, officially inaugurated the Dubai Health's Centre for Innovation and Technology during a meeting of the Dubai Health Board of Directors.
According to Emirates News Agency, the centre combines clinical expertise, research, and innovative technologies to shape the future of healthcare and advance health for humanity. The inauguration took place as part of the Dubai Health Board of Directors meeting, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and attended by Board members including Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Abdulla Abdul Rahman Al Shaibani, Professor Sir Ian Andrew Greer, Walid Saeed Al Awadhi, Mohammed Hassan Al Shehhi, and Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed expressed his appreciation to Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, for his contributions to Dubai Health and his role in establishing Dubai's first academic health system. The Board members reviewed achievements and were updated on projects aimed at improving patient care and healthcare quality.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed praised the Board members for their efforts to advance healthcare in line with Dubai's Social Agenda 33. He noted, 'We are progressing steadily toward a future where innovation and advanced technology are at the core of healthcare delivery.' He acknowledged Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg and Dr. Amina Al Rostamani for their contributions to the establishment of the centre.
Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg and Dr. Amina Al Rostamani were honoured for their support in establishing the Centre for Innovation and Technology. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed conveyed his appreciation for their community efforts in advancing care, medical education, and research. The Dubai Health Board of Directors also expressed gratitude for their contributions and highlighted their role in advancing community philanthropy.
Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg thanked H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed for the honour, emphasizing the values of community service instilled by her late father. She stated that the centre will foster innovation in the healthcare system. Dr. Amina Al Rostamani expressed pride in her contributions to the centre, which aims to accelerate the adoption of smart healthcare solutions and strengthen Dubai's position in medical sciences.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed toured the Centre for Innovation and Technology with Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Dr. Amina Al Rostamani, Board members, and international partners. The centre was established with a joint donation of AED10 million from the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation and the AW Rostamani Group through Al Jalila Foundation.
The centre's launch coincides with the inaugural WHX Tech 2025, a Global Health Technology Exhibition. Dubai Health will announce new collaborations with partners such as Dubai Future Foundation, Prototypes for Humanity, Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, Siemens Healthineers, Schneider Electric, and Huawei to advance projects at the centre.
The Centre for Innovation and Technology aims to transform ideas into solutions that improve patient care and healthcare delivery. It serves as an educational and research platform, enabling breakthroughs in healthcare.
Dr. Yacine Hadjiat, Director of the Centre, stated that the centre brings together talent from various disciplines and provides resources to reimagine healthcare delivery. It is designed to inspire collaboration and accelerate discoveries for patient benefit.
The centre includes advanced laboratories and technologies for developing and testing solutions, such as the Extended Reality and Brain Interface Lab, Robotics and Sensors Lab, Artificial Intelligence and Data Lab, Design Lab, and User Experience Room. It also offers services through its Technology Transfer Office to support innovators in protecting intellectual property and building partnerships.