{"id":9405,"date":"2025-04-16T14:34:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T12:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/?p=9405"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:34:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T12:34:21","slug":"abu-dhabi-launches-life-sciences-cluster-to-advance-healthcare-innovation-worldwide-tapping-a-25-3-trillion-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/abu-dhabi-launches-life-sciences-cluster-to-advance-healthcare-innovation-worldwide-tapping-a-25-3-trillion-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi Launches Life Sciences Cluster to Advance Healthcare Innovation Worldwide, tapping a $25.3 trillion market"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Abu Dhabi\u2019s new Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine (HELM) cluster to bolster life sciences ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, cementing the emirate\u2019s position as the leading global hub for biotechnology, MedTech and digital health innovation<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The cluster is projected to contribute $25.6 billion to Abu Dhabi\u2019s GDP, unlock 30,000 new jobs, and\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">attract $11.5 billion in investment<i>\u00a0by 2045<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"content  content-justify \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Abu Dhabi has launched the groundbreaking life sciences cluster, reinforcing its position as a global hub for biotechnology, MedTech, and digital health. Developed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Department of Health \u2013 Abu Dhabi, the\u00a0<\/span>Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine (HELM) cluster\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">is designed to drive healthcare innovation, attract international investment, and deliver lasting benefits to global populations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Announced during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, the HELM cluster will serve as a platform for the research, development, manufacturing and commercialisation of advanced health and life science solutions. From AI-powered diagnostics and pharmaceutical manufacturing to gene therapies and precision medicine, the cluster is poised to enable global companies to transform breakthrough science into scalable and accessible, patient-focused solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">With its world-class infrastructure, progressive regulations, and strategic geographic location, Abu Dhabi offers unparalleled access to global markets. The emirate\u2019s multicultural talent base, advanced biomanufacturing facilities, and commitment to innovation make it an ideal launchpad for life sciences companies looking to scale globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">, said: \u201c<\/span>The Abu Dhabi Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine (HELM) cluster will provide global and local stakeholders with a wide range of benefits, including access to cutting-edge technologies, world-class infrastructure and progressive regulatory frameworks. By creating a globally competitive life sciences hub, we are not only accelerating economic growth and diversification, but we are also ensuring that Abu Dhabi remains at the forefront of developing breakthrough healthcare solutions that will benefit humanity at large.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Built to meet the rising global demand for advanced healthcare, the cluster is designed to tackle some of the world\u2019s most pressing health challenges, including chronic and non-communicable diseases, which account for over 70% of deaths globally, as well as the healthcare needs of ageing populations. It is tapping growth opportunities in the global healthcare market, which is projected to reach $25.3 trillion (AED93 trillion) by 2045.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health \u2013 Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">, said: \u201cThe launch of Abu Dhabi\u2019s Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine cluster is a bold leap forward in how the world delivers healthcare. We are not just investing in infrastructure, we\u2019re investing in human potential, in breakthroughs that will redefine longevity, and in solutions that will reach far beyond our borders. This is where innovation meets impact.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Leveraging an innovation-friendly regulatory framework, Abu Dhabi empowers companies to bring breakthrough technologies to market faster, shaping the future of healthcare at speed and scale. Its AI-powered health system and leadership in precision medicine create an environment where innovation thrives across the entire value chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">As home to one of the world\u2019s largest national genomics programme, the emirate supports research and development by fostering insights from a uniquely diverse genomic landscape, accelerating innovation and advancing the global shift toward personalised treatments.&#8221; At the same time, Abu Dhabi is strengthening its role in the global pharmaceutical supply chain, offering reliable infrastructure, strategic connectivity, and long-term partnership opportunities for companies navigating an increasingly complex global landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">By 2045, the HELM cluster is expected to contribute $25.6 billion (AED 94 billion) to Abu Dhabi\u2019s GDP, attract $11.5 billion (AED 42 billion) in investment, and create 30,000 high-value jobs, supporting the diversification of the emirate\u2019s economy while enabling long-term global health impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The cluster is part of Abu Dhabi\u2019s broader strategy to lead globally in emerging industries. It follows the successful launch of the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster in 2023, which addresses smart urban mobility across air, land, and sea\u2013 and the AgriFood Growth and Water Abundance (AGWA) cluster in 2024, which addresses food security and water sustainability challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abu Dhabi\u2019s new Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine (HELM) cluster to bolster life sciences ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, cementing the emirate\u2019s position as the leading global hub for biotechnology, MedTech and digital health innovation The cluster is projected to contribute $25.6 billion to Abu Dhabi\u2019s GDP, unlock 30,000 new jobs, and\u00a0attract $11.5 billion in investment\u00a0by &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9406,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,2],"tags":[9,1310,1392],"class_list":["post-9405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-news","tag-business","tag-general","tag-health"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - 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