Dubai's Lootah Foundation Strengthens Healthcare and Education with Smart Tech

The Saeed Ahmed Lootah Charitable Foundation held its second Board of Trustees meeting for 2026. Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim chaired the session, which focused on governance, institutional readiness, and the integration of smart technologies in healthcare and education. The Board reviewed key developments at Dubai Medical University Hospital and Dubai Medical University. Discussions covered operational readiness, the next phase of expansion, and plans to enhance medical facilities and services.

Members also toured critical areas, including the AI-powered control room, the elderly care wing, and the VIP wing. The meeting highlighted the need for strong institutional foundations before further growth, a point emphasised by Engineer Yahya Saeed Ahmed Lootah.

Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim stressed the importance of a structured approach and the role of technology in decision-making. The Board also examined progress at Dubai Medical University, with a focus on improving academic and training programmes. The Board reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Foundation’s ecosystem. This will involve a balanced strategy combining governance, operational readiness, talent development, and advanced technologies. The hospital and university remain central to the non-profit academic healthcare system, linking medical care, education, and innovation.