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Industry News
Source: Business Wire

Abu Dhabi Approves Eight Sleep Smart Bed as Medical Device for Sleep Apnea

Eight Sleep announced that its smart bed technology has been approved as a medical device in Abu Dhabi to support the at-home diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. The regulatory clearance follows a Health Technology Assessment conducted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Physicians in the emirate can now prescribe the system to calculate Apnea-Hypopnea Index scores based on continuous at-home biometric monitoring.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Emirates 24|7

Abu Dhabi DoH Introduces Regulatory Framework for AI Clinician Systems

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has published the AI Clinician Framework to regulate research and operational deployment of AI systems performing clinical activities. Announced at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, the model evaluates AI systems against specific clinical tasks while mandating physician oversight. The framework establishes baseline standards for future policies governing healthcare AI authorisation in the emirate.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf Business

UAE Bans Ciprofloxacin in Veterinary Medicine Effective November 1, 2026

The Emirates Drug Establishment has announced a prohibition on ciprofloxacin in the veterinary sector starting November 1, 2026, to combat antimicrobial resistance. The ban affects nine veterinary medicinal products and active raw materials, requiring suppliers to halt imports, sales, and manufacturing. Businesses must withdraw market stocks before the deadline to re-export or dispose of remaining inventory.

China–UAE News
Source: مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي

Abu Dhabi Health Department Concludes China Mission to Advance Healthcare Innovation

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has concluded its inaugural health and life sciences mission to China. Led by Undersecretary Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, the delegation completed 32 meetings and site visits across Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. Discussions focused on linking China's scientific research and manufacturing with Abu Dhabi's clinical ecosystem, genomics, and regulatory framework.

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