Healthcare visionaries to headline Sharjah Next: Healthcare series

Joining him are Professor Humaid Obaid Al-Shamsi, CEO of Burjeel Cancer Institute and UAE’s first Professor of Oncology, who manages the country’s largest cancer network and founded its first paediatric bone marrow transplant programme. Also on the panel is Dr Vladimir Ivkovic, Director of the Laboratory for Neuroimaging at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, researching brain adaptability in extreme environments for NASA, ESA, and the ISS. The event ends with a Nature Masterclass on Clinical Research Methodology on 30 October, led by Dr Jeffrey Robens from Springer Nature Japan.

Strategic collaboration for a healthier future

Sharjah Next: Healthcare is supported by strategic partners, including BEEAH, Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres, Sharjah Health Authority, Emirates Health Services, and University Hospital Sharjah. “At BEEAH, we are expanding into healthcare as part of our commitment to a sustainable quality of life for future generations,” said Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH. “Sharjah Next – Healthcare enables us to strengthen partnerships for the Jawaher Boston Medical District, uniting international leaders like Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with local collaborators such as SPARK.”

Medcare is honoured to collaborate with Sharjah Next, reflecting the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi and Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi,” said Dr Shanila Laiju, Group CEO of Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres. “This partnership reinforces our dedication to advancing specialised healthcare and medical innovation in alignment with Sharjah’s vision to become a regional hub for science and technology.

Innovation and research at the core of Sharjah Next

Over the two-day programme, global industry leaders, start-ups, and academic institutions will showcase cutting-edge technologies and research outcomes. Highlights include breakthroughs in biotechnology, digital health, and patient-centred care. The platform will promote cross-sector collaboration — driving Sharjah’s mission to emerge as a regional centre for medical innovation and sustainable healthcare development.