Dubai is quickly gaining recognition as a hub for healthcare technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI). Everywhere in the world, AI is transforming the medical industry, and Dubai is at the forefront of this development, demonstrating its status as a true global hub for healthcare.

Through the use of health data, artificial intelligence has the potential to treat patients more effectively, quickly, and affordably. All because of the persistent dedication to new innovations and technology, which were on display at the recent Arab Health Exhibition and Congress 2023 in Dubai. The use of technology in improving patient care was highlighted by Dr. Rasha Buhumaid, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Dr. Buhumaid said, "Time is of the essence in emergency medicine. We have that "golden hour," but sometimes it's just a matter of seconds or minutes before we need to react to a patient. Perhaps compared to other areas of healthcare, the emergency care sector is undergoing more radical change.

With the help of AI, patient care systems can identify early symptoms and signs and refer patients to the best hospitals, leading to precise and efficient treatments. The UK's National Health Service also displayed an AI tool that can diagnose cardiac disease in just 20 seconds, as opposed to the usual 13 minutes. Then there are portable point-of-care diagnostic tools like ECGs that can transmit data to the physician even before the patient visits the emergency room.

The potential for using AI to assess patient data in healthcare is enormous, according to Dr. Azad Moopen, Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare. The amount of data in healthcare systems is enormous, making it impossible for humans to analyse it without the aid of technology and artificial intelligence. In the reporting of X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, for instance, AI can find even minute anomalies. Additionally, the information uploaded by smart devices such as watches and health apps can be evaluated by AI to determine a person's health and notify their doctor.

The Dubai Health Authority also intends to support early disease detection, prevent disease, and lower treatment-related complications through the use of an AI-based healthcare model. Initially, two diseases will be treated with this: diabetes and asthma.

This requires insurance providers to use a reliable data base that will enable patients to receive evidence-based coverage, thereby reducing unnecessary costs. "The focus will be shifted to preventive care, which will benefit patients and result in lower healthcare costs, thereby ensuring the sustainability of healthcare. The model is driven by quality outcomes, and patient health is at its core. By monitoring clinical, financial, and human-centered outcomes, it will also improve government oversight of the healthcare industry "CEO of Dubai Health Insurance Corporation Saleh Al Hashimi said.

The transition to a medical industry that is heavily reliant on technology has also allowed Indian companies that offer technology services to enter the Dubai market. The medical device market in India is anticipated to reach $50 billion by 2025.

Due to its substantial technology services industry, according to Sunny Bose, Senior Deputy Director of EEPC India, India stands to benefit greatly from Dubai's development as a hub for healthcare services. "Dubai provides India with access to the entire MENA region. Thirty Indian businesses that are currently collaborating with businesses in Dubai have come with us. These businesses are engaged in the transfer of technological knowledge.

The standard method of patient care has been touch-based. A personalised human-to-human interaction that is effective on both a physical and emotional level, but this has severely overburdened the system, leaving not enough resources to keep up with demand.

Technology and artificial intelligence are assisting in closing this gap. Indian businesses that focus on AI and preventive healthcare are emerging as key hubs for medical innovation and are therefore likely to meet the demands created in the Dubai healthcare market.

Dubai offers a wealth of opportunities for investors from all over the world due to its business-friendly policies, cutting-edge infrastructure, increased emphasis on public-private partnerships, and renewed commitment to a comprehensive approach to healthcare.