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AMEINAH ALZEYOUDI (ABU DHABI)
Set to welcome more than 15,000 attendees, Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) 2025 seeks to drive transformational changes in healthcare through collaboration and innovation. The upcoming edition, to be held from April 15 to 17, will revolve around solutions that unlock longer, healthier lives.
Taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the platform serves as a global community without borders, dedicated to advancing the future of health and well-being. It brings together 1,900 delegates and 200 speakers from 90 countries to facilitate knowledge exchange and forge strategic partnerships that drive meaningful progress in global health.
Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), emphasised the importance of ADGHW in advancing global health by focusing on proactive, preventive, and accessible healthcare.
The conference will focus on four key pillars: longevity and precision medicine, health resilience and sustainability, digital health and AI, and investment in life sciences.
As part of the event, a global award will honour the top pioneering healthcare initiatives from a pool of more than 90 entries that the DoH received, Al Ghaithi said.
Boosting collaboration in the sector, ADGHW will also see the signing of more than 15 memoranda of understanding, aiming to redefine health and well-being through impactful action.
Speaking to Aletihad, Ibrahim Al Jallaf, Executive Director of Digital Health, said this health week serves as a platform for shaping future health policies through collaboration with global experts, the community, and the population.
Policy drafting in Abu Dhabi is a collective effort, ensuring that policies are impactful and informed by international best practices, he said.
Focusing the discussions on longevity shifts priorities from reactive to proactive healthcare, Al Jallaf said.
Initiatives like AI-powered risk models - which predict health conditions such as diabetes - allow for early interventions to prevent chronic illnesses.
Additionally, advanced AI medical imaging helps radiologists provide better care by highlighting conditions that may not be visible to the naked eye. These efforts are designed to enhance health outcomes and promote longevity at both individual and community levels, Al Jallaf added.
Importance of Early Intervention
Dr. Asma Al Mannaei, Executive Director of the Health Life Sciences Sector at the DoH, emphasised the importance of early intervention, precision medicine, and addressing global health challenges like childhood obesity.
Dr. Al Mannaei also discussed Abu Dhabi's role as a hub for life sciences innovation and the need for sustainable practices in healthcare.
Technology and AI will play a central role in transforming healthcare systems, she said as she invited everyone to join the journey towards advancing global health and well-being.
Among the notable personalities who will be speaking at ADGHW sessions are Peter Atiyah, Dr. John Kisea, and leaders from AstraZeneca and GSK.
The conference will also feature sessions on health innovation, resilient supply chains, and the future of disease detection. The event aims to foster global collaboration and provide insights into the future of healthcare.
