Future Planning by UAE Health Council Outlines Vision for Healthcare Evolution
The UAE Health Council, a key player in shaping the country's health policies, is spearheading a series of initiatives aimed at modernising and improving the nation's healthcare system.
The Council's strategic mandate includes driving coordination between federal and local health authorities, as well as private stakeholders. Their focus areas and key initiatives emphasise digitisation, bureaucracy reduction, advanced technology adoption, public health improvement, and facilitating healthcare professional mobility.
One of the most notable initiatives is the Zero Bureaucracy program, which drastically streamlines licensing processes for healthcare professionals and facilities. By halving service categories, reducing evaluation steps by 50%, slashing documentation by up to 70%, and eliminating reassessments between emirates, the program enables faster approvals and increased professional mobility.
The Council is also committed to integrating cutting-edge digital solutions into healthcare service delivery. Technology-driven advancements such as AI, genomics, digital health records, telemedicine, robotics, 3D medical printing, and automated pharmacy systems are central to national strategies. These technologies support surgical planning, chronic disease management, virtual consultations, and smart fitness monitoring, positioning the UAE as a health-tech innovation testbed.
Public health initiatives, like anti-smoking programs including smart apps with daily treatment plans and reminders, target behavioural health improvements as part of Emirates Health Services’ 2025–2026 plan.
The UAE Health Council is also working on a unified licensing system for health professionals across emirates and a unified accreditation framework for healthcare entities. Moreover, the Council is developing regulatory standards for artificial intelligence in healthcare, ensuring its deployment is safe, ethical, and aligned with international best practices.
Mandatory genetic testing in premarital screening, endorsed by the Emirates Genome Council and set to begin early 2025, is another initiative aimed at improving public health and promoting informed health decisions among Emiratis.
The Council's efforts are focused on the UAE moving towards a world-class, resilient, and inclusive healthcare system. The national policy to combat health risks also aims to improve health system efficiency, strengthen national readiness, and enhance capacity building through international partnerships and scientific research.
The UAE Health Council remains at the forefront, bridging innovation, regulation, and collaboration to meet the needs of future generations. The Council's latest meeting, chaired by Awad Saghir Al Ketbi, brought together representatives from both the public and private sectors.
Recent endorsements include Executive Regulations for Organ and Human Tissue Donation and Transplantation, and the Health Cloud Project, a strategic move toward digitising healthcare systems, is also on the agenda. The Council's aim is to launch projects that improve healthcare delivery, ensure service excellence, and promote wellness and preventive care.
In conclusion, the UAE Health Council's current initiatives and focus areas underscore a commitment to transforming the nation's healthcare landscape comprehensively, integrating digital solutions, optimising service delivery through regulatory reforms, fostering innovation ecosystems, and addressing preventive public health challenges.
[1] Source: UAE Health Council Press Release
[2] Source: UAE Health Council Press Release
[3] Source: UAE Health Council Press Release
[4] Source: Emirates Health Services Press Release
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