Health
From The Report: Sharjah 2018
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Rapid expansion is under way in Sharjah’s health care sector, as the emirate looks to meet the needs of both an expanding population and heightened demand for high-end medical services – changes that are highlighted by the opening of hospitals, clinics and pharmacies, as well as the development of the new Sharjah Healthcare City. As a result, the sector’s value will rise from some $2bn in 2016 to reach $2.4bn by 2019, according to the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority. This chapter contains an interview with Taher Shams, Managing Director, Zulekha Healthcare Group.

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Growing strong: Legal changes, continuing expansion of provision and cutting- edge research define sector development
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These are times of rapid expansion in Sharjah’s health care sector, as the emirate seeks to meet the needs of both an expanding population and heightened demand for top-of-the-range medical services, changes that are highlighted by the opening of hospitals, clinics and pharmacies, as well as the development of the new Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC). The sector’s value will rise from some $2bn in 2016 to reach $2.4bn by 2019, according to the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority.…

Interview

Taher Shams, Managing Director, Zulekha Healthcare Group
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Interview:Taher Shams What opportunities does Sharjah offer for private sector health care providers? TAHER SHAMS: Demand for secondary and specialised care in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates has meant that most recent entrants into the local health care market have been existing operators from Abu Dhabi and Dubai which now see potential for expansion. Private sector providers have seen stronger demand as customers are increasingly looking for quality, accessibility and competitive prices.…