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Industry News
Source: African Business

Abu Dhabi Launches Health Entrepreneurship Programme for Emerging Markets in Africa and Asia

Abu Dhabi's Future Health initiative has launched a programme to support early-stage health ventures across Africa and Asia. Delivered with social enterprise Bridge for Billions, the initiative will identify approximately 50 entrepreneurs for structured online incubation followed by an Abu Dhabi acceleration phase. The programme connects emerging-market innovators with UAE healthcare providers, regulators, and investors.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Yahoo Finance

Smoke Free Sweden Urges UAE to Ease Nicotine Alternative Regulations

A new research report by Smoke Free Sweden suggests the UAE could accelerate anti-smoking progress by incorporating tobacco harm reduction alongside existing regulations. While the UAE reduced adult smoking to 11.1% by 2024, Sweden lowered daily smoking to 5.3% through wider access to alternatives like snus, vapes, and nicotine pouches. The authors recommend aligning UAE taxation and regulatory scrutiny with the relative risk of smoke-free products.

Industry News
Source: UPPERNEWS

UCL Global Business School for Health Secures Licence to Expand to Dubai

University College London's Global Business School for Health has received UAE approval to establish an education hub in Dubai Healthcare City. Scheduled to launch programmes in 2027, the hub will offer postgraduate and executive education focusing on healthcare management, digital transformation, and leadership. The move aligns with Dubai's Education 33 strategy and national economic development agendas.

Industry News
Source: Xinhua

World Investment Forum Opens in Doha with Focus on Capital and Infrastructure

The 9th World Investment Forum opened in Doha, bringing together over 5,000 delegates to address cross-border capital allocation. China's Vice Minister of Commerce joined Gulf trade ministers and investors to examine bilateral capital deployment and economic zones. UNCTAD highlighted that cross-border investment into essential infrastructure in developing nations dropped by over 25 percent in early 2026.

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