UAE Healthcare Partnerships: Dubai Health has signed a strategic collaboration with Rush University System for Health to boost quality of care, patient safety, clinical programs, digital health, research and workforce training across medical, nursing and allied health. Cardiovascular Focus: Doctors at SHAKE highlighted heart disease management, marking the 10th symposium and reinforcing ongoing efforts to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease. Child Eye Health: UAE eye clinics report more early myopia symptoms in children returning from summer, with doctors pointing to heavy near-screen use and urging more outdoor time. Rare Disease Care in Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has launched a Rare Disease Centre of Excellence to strengthen diagnosis and specialist support for hard-to-treat conditions. Healthcare Access via Benefits Network: GlobeMed Gulf and Mubadala Health Dubai announced a cooperation deal to expand access for insured members, including diagnostics, day surgery, pediatrics and rehabilitation. Wellness & Longevity Tourism: Luxury wellness travel is shifting toward science-led, longevity-focused retreats, with UAE-linked momentum tied to the region’s growing longevity agenda. Funding for Care Expansion: Burjeel Holdings celebrated the admission of its $500m sukuk on the London Stock Exchange, supporting refinancing and future investment in advanced clinical care and AI-enabled healthcare innovation. Regional Security Impact: US-Iran strikes and retaliations continue to threaten stability around the Gulf, with potential knock-on effects for health systems and supply chains.