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Addressing international leaders at the One Health Summit in Lyon, France, the United Arab Emirates issued a stark warning on the far-reaching global health, environmental, and food system consequences of ongoing illegal, unjustifiable, and unprovoked attacks in the region. The summit, convened by President Emmanuel Macron, brought together heads of state and more than 30 ministers.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in coordination with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE), has announced that faculty members at medical universities and colleges—including physicians and other health professionals—will now be enabled to practice within healthcare facilities. The move also removes the requirement for certain nursing and allied health graduates to complete six months of post-graduation experience before obtaining a professional license, as part of efforts to improve the efficiency of the licensing system and better align it with labor market needs.

H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, stressed that the UAE’s healthcare system continues to operate normally and efficiently, supported by a strong and resilient national health infrastructure.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has organized an Innovation Lab to develop initiatives that can enhance the prevention of non-communicable diseases. The lab featured a brainstorming session focused on high-impact ideas supporting the transition to healthier, more sustainable lifestyles while helping reduce national chronic disease indicators.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has organized a specialized workshop to develop the National Policy for the Promotion of Smart Health Services and Artificial Intelligence in the Health Sector for the UAE.

The “Emirates Health” platform has concluded its distinguished participation at the World Health Expo (WHX) 2026 in Dubai, after four days of high-level discussions and active engagement with officials, visitors, and specialists.