Dubai to become a hub of world-class medical facilities

Dubai will be made the hub of world-class medical facilities and education within five years, Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance, and the President of the Dubai Health Authority, said yesterday.

Speaking to the Press after inaugurating the 12th two-day UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition AEEDC 2008 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Shaikh Hamdan said, "The UAE government is supporting medical sector, especially in medical education and research. In this regard, we welcome medical experts and companies offering dental technology. We also encourage them to work more towards research."

He also said that AEEDC was bridging the gap between new world technology and Dubai.

"Conferences like AEEDC will also help raise the education levels among the youth in the country," he added.

Over 20,000 doctors from 113 countries are attending the conference while 60 companies from 40 countries are exhibiting their products at AEEDC.

The UAE Minister of Health, Humaid Muhammed Obaied Al Quttami and Director-General of Dubai Health Authority Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid were also present at the opening.

Al Murooshid said, "AEEDC Dubai 2008 will offer value-added opportunities to leading manufacturers and new ventures to explore Dubai, UAE, and Mena markets. Source

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