Abu dhabi: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the World Economic Forum have announced the next stage of their partnership aimed at advancing intelligent health systems and promoting healthy longevity. This initiative reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a leader in preventive and personalized health.
According to Emirates News Agency, the signing event was attended by prominent figures such as H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Member of the World Economic Forum Leadership Council; B¸rge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum; and Larry Fink, interim Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum and co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of BlackRock.
Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, emphasized the need for a shift from reactive health systems to a more intelligent and proactive infrastructure. The collaboration aims to create a personalized health system that focuses on prevention and proactive care, thus enabling healthier, longer lives on a population scale.
The announcement builds on the earlier phase of the partnership, which resulted in the creation of a white paper titled “A New Era for Digital Health: Abu Dhabi’s Leap to Health Intelligence.” This paper outlines the integration of clinical, genomic, lifestyle, and environmental data in Abu Dhabi to predict health risks, prevent diseases, and inform health policies at a population level.
Shyam Bishen, Head of Health and Healthcare at the World Economic Forum, highlighted that Abu Dhabi would continue its role as a Global Pathfinder within the Forum’s Digital Healthcare Transformation platform. This initiative involves over 200 organizations worldwide, working together to accelerate health system transformation through digital, AI, and data-driven innovation.
The partnership will focus on several key areas, including the evolution of healthy living, the role of intelligent health systems in public health decision-making, and the integration of digital technology and AI into health systems. This initiative will also connect with the Forum’s broader health efforts, creating opportunities for global dialogue and collaboration on health policies and investments.