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Finance World Magazine| Edition: October 2024

This month, we are pleased to present the October edition of Finance World Magazine, focusing on "Embracing the Future of Investment in the Middle East." Our cover story features Eng. Yaser Al Nuaimi, Acting Head of Infrastructure Partnerships at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, highlights how the Public-Private Partnerships initiative is reshaping the investment landscape of the UAE. In this issue, we explore the integration of AI and personal finance, Dubai's strategic vision for FinTech and advancements made in the healthcare sector, followed by a special feature on "Finance in 2040" - a captivating time capsule of financial predictions.

This month, we are pleased to present the October edition of Finance World Magazine, focusing on "Embracing the Future of Investment in the Middle East."

Our cover story features Eng. Yaser Al Nuaimi, Acting Head of Infrastructure Partnerships at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, highlights how the Public-Private Partnerships initiative is reshaping the investment landscape of the UAE.

In this issue, we explore the integration of AI and personal finance, Dubai's strategic vision for FinTech and advancements made in the healthcare sector, followed by a special feature on "Finance in 2040" - a captivating time capsule of financial predictions.

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UAE DoH Unveils New ABA Guidelines for Autism Care<br />

The Department of Health – Abu<br />

Dhabi (DoH) has released new<br />

Applied Behavioural Analysis<br />

(ABA) Guidelines for Autism Spectrum<br />

Disorder (ASD), part of the Emirate’s<br />

commitment to enhancing care<br />

for People of Determination (PoD).<br />

These guidelines support Abu Dhabi’s<br />

Comprehensive Strategy for People of<br />

Determination 2020-<strong>2024</strong>, which aims<br />

to transform the understanding of disabilities<br />

from a medical model to one<br />

focused on societal and rights-based<br />

perspectives. ABA is a research-backed<br />

behavioural therapy aimed at increasing<br />

positive behaviours while reducing<br />

negative ones. The new guidelines<br />

aim to standardise ASD care, integrating<br />

evidence-based practices with<br />

international standards, and fostering<br />

collaboration among healthcare and<br />

education professionals. This initiative<br />

is centred on children and their<br />

families, improving access to ABA<br />

therapy and promoting holistic care<br />

for ASD patients.<br />

Dubai Unveils Major New Healthcare Regulations<br />

Dubai has introduced new regulations<br />

governing healthcare<br />

within the emirate, aimed at<br />

enhancing oversight and compliance.<br />

Under Executive Council Resolution<br />

No. (49) of <strong>2024</strong>, healthcare establishments<br />

will be licensed for renewable<br />

periods of one year, with the authority<br />

to close facilities or suspend professionals<br />

for guideline violations. Issued<br />

by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin<br />

Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of<br />

Dubai, the resolution encompasses all<br />

entities providing healthcare services,<br />

including those in special development<br />

zones, free zones, and the Dubai International<br />

Financial Centre. It applies to<br />

all healthcare professionals practising<br />

within Dubai, though staff in federal<br />

government entities and their affiliated<br />

institutions are exempt from these<br />

new rules, ensuring a comprehensive<br />

approach to healthcare regulation<br />

across the emirate.<br />

M42 and UAE Ministry of Defence Partner to Run<br />

Zayed Military Hospital<br />

M42, a global health technology<br />

company, has partnered with<br />

the UAE’s Ministry of Defence<br />

to manage Zayed Military Hospital<br />

in Al Batayeh, Sharjah, enhancing<br />

healthcare access for over three<br />

million residents in the northern regions.<br />

This partnership was solidified<br />

through an investment agreement<br />

signed by Major General Dr. Aysha<br />

Sultan Aldhaheri, Executive Director<br />

of the Military Health Executive Directorate,<br />

and Hasan Jasem Al Nowais,<br />

Managing Director and Group CEO of<br />

M42. Dr. Aldhaheri expressed enthusiasm<br />

for this unique military-civilian<br />

collaboration, emphasising its aim to<br />

provide top-notch medical services<br />

to servicemen, their families, and the<br />

wider community. The partnership will<br />

focus on delivering comprehensive<br />

clinical services, integrating offerings<br />

from M42’s network, including the Imperial<br />

College London Diabetes Centre<br />

and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, thereby<br />

enhancing specialised medical care<br />

in the region.<br />

Johns Hopkins Aramco<br />

Healthcare Collaborates<br />

with TruDoc Healthcare<br />

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare<br />

(JHAH) has partnered with TruDoc<br />

Healthcare to enhance patient care<br />

through the expansion of the Care Anywhere<br />

programme. This collaboration<br />

merges TruDoc’s expertise in Hospital<br />

at Home and Telehealth services with<br />

JHAH’s commitment to medical excellence,<br />

marking a significant milestone<br />

in patient-centric healthcare within the<br />

Kingdom. The initiative introduces a<br />

revolutionary approach to healthcare<br />

delivery, providing integrated digital<br />

consultations and at-home medical<br />

services. Dr. Michael Walsh, CEO of<br />

JHAH, emphasised that this marks<br />

a pivotal moment in their mission to<br />

personalise healthcare, facilitating<br />

continuous access to care while eliminating<br />

barriers like travel and wait<br />

times. TruDoc brings over a decade<br />

of experience in the UAE, offering<br />

advanced telehealth and remote patient<br />

monitoring through a doctor-led<br />

Command Centre, ensuring high-quality<br />

healthcare from home.<br />

Oct <strong>2024</strong> www.thefinanceworld.com 49

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