UAE Trial Activity

Ecosystem News

Developments that shape clinical research in the UAE: new capabilities, partnerships, studies and investment from hospitals, universities, research centres and authorities. Every item links to its original source.

Month
Partnerships & agreements20 Oct 2026

Burjeel Holdings and UK-Based Avatrial join hands to develop first-of-its-kind AI-powered cancer drug discovery ecosystem in Abu Dhabi

Burjeel Holdings partnered with UK-based Avatrial to develop an AI-powered cancer drug discovery ecosystem in Abu Dhabi.

Burjeel Holdings · Source: zawya.com ↗
Research & studies16 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi scientists use AI to develop pain killer 'more effective than morphine'

Abu Dhabi scientists used AI to develop a painkiller reported to be more effective than morphine.

Abu Dhabi scientists (institution unspecified) · Source: thenationalnews.com ↗
Capabilities & infrastructure16 Oct 2026

Future Health GCC expands Dubai laboratory infrastructure

Future Health GCC expanded its laboratory infrastructure in Dubai.

Future Health GCC · Source: khaleejtimes.com ↗
Capabilities & infrastructure16 Oct 2026

Future Health GCC expands Dubai laboratory infrastructure

Future Health GCC expanded its laboratory infrastructure in Dubai.

Future Health GCC · Source: khaleejtimes.com ↗
Partnerships & agreements13 Oct 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Biobank partners with to advance cancer research

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi partnered with Abu Dhabi Biobank to advance cancer research.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi · Source: wam.ae ↗
Partnerships & agreements13 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi Biobank partners with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to advance cancer research and care in UAE

Abu Dhabi Biobank partnered with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi on cancer research and care in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi Biobank · Source: mediaoffice.abudhabi ↗
Research & studies13 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi, Ultrahuman develop model to estimate biological age

Abu Dhabi and Ultrahuman developed a model to estimate biological age.

Abu Dhabi (organisation unspecified) · Source: gulfnews.com ↗
Partnerships & agreements12 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre partners with Ultrahuman Healthcare to develop Biological Health Age model to generate personalised insights into health and ageing

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre partnered with Ultrahuman Healthcare on development of a Biological Health Age model.

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre · Source: mediaoffice.abudhabi ↗
Partnerships & agreements10 Oct 2026

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and Sanofi Partner to Advance Vaccine Innovation

DoH Abu Dhabi partnered with Sanofi on vaccine innovation.

DoH Abu Dhabi · Source: doh.gov.ae ↗
Research & studies08 Oct 2026

M42 begins wearable health pilot in Abu Dhabi for kidney disease, diabetes patients

M42 began a wearable health pilot in Abu Dhabi for patients with kidney disease and diabetes.

M42 · Source: khaleejtimes.com ↗
Investment & funding05 Oct 2026

Al Jalila Foundation launches PINKtober campaign to expand breast cancer treatment and research

Al Jalila Foundation launched the PINKtober campaign supporting breast cancer treatment and research.

Al Jalila Foundation · Source: gulfnews.com ↗
Partnerships & agreements30 Sept 2026

Abu Dhabi Partners with MIT to Accelerate Scientific Discovery and Innovation in Cancer Care

Abu Dhabi partnered with MIT on scientific discovery and innovation in cancer care.

DoH Abu Dhabi · Source: doh.gov.ae ↗
Partnerships & agreements30 Sept 2026

Abu Dhabi and Eight Sleep Partner to Study How Smart Bed Technology Could Manage Sleep Apnoea

Abu Dhabi partnered with Eight Sleep to study smart bed technology for sleep apnoea management.

DoH Abu Dhabi · Source: doh.gov.ae ↗
Partnerships & agreements27 Sept 2026

UAE expands US healthcare cooperation in genomics, digital health, specialised care

The UAE expanded cooperation with the United States in genomics, digital health and specialised care.

UAE · Source: wam.ae ↗
Partnerships & agreements27 Sept 2026

UAE strengthens cooperation with US in genomic medicine, digital health and specialised care

UAE and US health officials discussed cooperation in genomic medicine, digital health and specialised care.

UAE health authorities · Source: gulfnews.com ↗
Capabilities & infrastructure21 Sept 2026

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi designates 3 Oncology Centres of Excellence for Breast Cancer in emirate

DoH designated three Abu Dhabi hospitals as Oncology Centres of Excellence for Breast Cancer.

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi · Source: wam.ae ↗
Investment & funding21 Sept 2026

Seven studies win Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Health Research Grant

Seven studies won the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Health Research Grant.

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Health Research Grant · Source: wam.ae ↗
Capabilities & infrastructure17 Sept 2026

Insilico Medicine UAE team reports BTK degrader research for potential blood cancer applications

Insilico Medicine's Abu Dhabi team published preclinical research on BTK degraders for potential blood cancer applications.

Insilico Medicine · Source: insilico.com ↗
Capabilities & infrastructure15 Sept 2026

M42 to adopt Oracle Health Data Intelligence to advance AI-powered precision healthcare in the UAE

M42 announced it will adopt Oracle Health Data Intelligence for AI-powered precision healthcare in the UAE.

M42 · Source: m42.ae ↗
Partnerships & agreements10 Sept 2026

M42, NYU Abu Dhabi partner to advance healthcare talent, research, innovation

M42 and NYU Abu Dhabi signed an agreement covering healthcare talent, research and innovation in Abu Dhabi.

M42 · Source: wam.ae ↗
Research & studies08 Sept 2026

MBZUAI launches long-term study to advance disease prediction, preventive healthcare

MBZUAI launched a 25-year deep phenotyping health study in Abu Dhabi focused on disease prediction and preventive healthcare.

MBZUAI · Source: wam.ae ↗