Category Archives: Healthcare

UAE Decision on Health Data Law Provides Clarity

By Latham & Watkins on August 30, 2021 Posted in Healthcare, United Arab Emirates

The decision will likely provide comfort to businesses operating in the healthcare sector both in the UAE and globally. By Brian A. Meenagh and Avinash Balendran On 28 April 2021 the United Arab Emirates (UAE) federal government issued Ministerial Decision No. 51 of 2021 (the Decision) to clarify when health information may be stored or transferred outside of … Continue Reading

Dubai Health Authority Issues New Telehealth Regulations

By Christopher Lester and Donya Fredj on November 2, 2017 Posted in Healthcare

International and local health providers in the UAE are increasingly looking to provide telemedicine services in the region. While the regulation of telemedicine remains inconsistent across the country, Dubai seems to be leading the way with significant regulatory developments in 2017. Federal Regulatory Landscape To market healthcare services in the UAE, a healthcare provider must … Continue Reading

Telemedicine in the UAE

By Christopher Lester and Donya Fredj on May 25, 2016 Posted in Healthcare, Technology, United Arab Emirates

Telemedicine is a product of 20th century information and communication technologies. It is generally defined as the provision of healthcare services from a healthcare professional to a patient from a remote location using a telephone or the internet. International and local health providers are increasingly looking to provide telemedicine services in the region, specifically in … Continue Reading

Infographic: How #Healthcare is Regulated in the #UAE

By Ahmad Anani, Charles Fuller, Stuart Kurlander, Marc Makary and Abid Qureshi on September 8, 2013 Posted in Healthcare, Regulatory, United Arab Emirates

Investment in the UAE’s healthcare sector is steadily increasing as the government seeks to deliver world-class healthcare to its residents. Latham has compiled the following Infographic to explain the regulatory framework behind the UAE’s first-rate infrastructure projects and advanced healthcare services. Read more about UAE healthcare regulations here.… Continue Reading