Dubai has taken a step toward becoming a global leader in advanced healthcare and wellness. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a law to create the Dubai Longevity Authority (DLA).
The DLA will. Regulate the growing longevity sector. This will help make Dubai a leading destination for therapies, life sciences, biotechnology and healthy ageing solutions. Under the law, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be the President of the DLA. Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, will be the Chairman.
The DLA supports Dubai’s long-term vision. It aims to enhance quality of life, strengthen growth and improve healthy life expectancy. Sheikh Mohammed said that investing in people’s health is a priority. Dubai wants to lead in healthcare through innovation, biotechnology and life sciences. He emphasised that scientific breakthroughs should improve lives and contribute to better health outcomes.
The DLA will regulate the longevity ecosystem. This includes:
. Development
Clinical trials
- Manufacturing
- Advanced therapies
- Healthcare delivery
- Patient clinics
The authority will. Supervise organisations in the sector. It will ensure compliance with standards. The DLA will provide rules. This will attract investors, healthcare innovators, researchers and talent to Dubai.
Helal Saeed Almarri said that the longevity sector is growing fast. The DLA will help attract businesses and facilitate technology transfer. It will also accelerate the development of breakthrough therapies. The DLA will work with government entities. These include the Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Health, Dubai Municipality and the Dubai Future Foundation.
The DLAs’ priorities include encouraging innovation, supporting experimentation and attracting high-potential companies. It will host events to bring together global experts in healthcare, biotechnology and longevity science. Dubai aims to advance healthcare innovation. It wants to become a leading destination for longevity, wellness and generative medical technologies. The DLA will drive this growth. Longevity is an area of focus. The DLA will make Dubai a hub for longevity innovation.
