Landmark directive unifies healthcare coverage across all emirates in the UAE.
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has directed the creation of a comprehensive national healthcare system that guarantees medical care and health services for all citizens across the country.
At the core of the new system is a fully integrated national health insurance scheme covering all emirates, designed to ensure universal access to high-quality healthcare. The initiative reflects the leadership’s commitment to building an advanced health sector focused on preventive care, digital transformation, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
The system aims to establish a seamless healthcare model that improves service efficiency, optimises resource use, and enhances sector readiness in line with the highest international standards, reaffirming human health as a key national priority and a cornerstone of the UAE’s development journey.
Minister of Health and Prevention, His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, said the directive reflects a national vision that places human wellbeing at the centre of the UAE’s priorities. “The new system represents a strategic step towards a more efficient, agile, and forward-looking national healthcare model,” he said.
Al Sayegh added that the UAE’s health sector continues to advance on the foundations of prevention, sustainability, and innovation, supported by strong infrastructure, integrated digital health platforms, and sustained investment in service quality. He noted that the new system is designed to deliver long-term health outcomes for citizens across all stages of life.
