In 2025, the UAE continues to boost its global standing in the healthcare sector, achieving top rankings and remarkable performance indicators. The country ranked first globally in the number of accredited healthcare facilities, owing to a healthcare system founded on the highest international standards and enhanced preparedness to address pandemics and health risks—positioning the UAE as one of the leading nations in healthcare quality.
The country also attained advanced positions in healthcare quality indicators, demonstrating significant progress in areas such as basic healthcare outcomes, infrastructure, and preventive healthcare.
The UAE’s leading position in these rankings is attributed to its ongoing strategic investments in healthcare infrastructure. For the 2025 fiscal year, the UAE allocated AED5.745 billion ($1.57 billion), equivalent to 8 percent of the federal budget, to healthcare and community prevention services. This allocation reflects the nation’s sustained commitment to developing the health sector.
High rankings across international health indicators
The UAE is recognized as one of the world’s top nations in healthcare, achieving high rankings across numerous international health indicators. It was ranked among the top 10 countries globally in 21 different health indicators and secured 1st place regionally and 20th globally for healthcare quality.
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Comprehensive national health strategy
The UAE’s leading status in these rankings is further driven by a comprehensive national health strategy, substantial investments in infrastructure, digital transformation in healthcare, and a strong emphasis on medical tourism. This underscores the nation’s dedication to advancing healthcare services, addressing community needs, and enhancing its global standing.
Recognition of excellence in patient-centered care
Mohaymen Abdelghany, CEO of Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai, stated that the hospital earned a 5-Star Rating in the Global Hospital Rating by Newsweek & Statista. This recognition highlights the hospital’s role in establishing new standards in patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and medical innovation, placing it among the world’s elite hospitals.
He further explained that the global hospital ranking is one of the most comprehensive and trusted evaluations in the healthcare sector, assessing hospital performance through detailed quality indicators.
Projected growth in healthcare investments
Moreover, recent data and reports indicate that the UAE continues to expand its healthcare investments, with significant growth anticipated in the coming years. Additionally, healthcare spending in the UAE is projected to reach approximately AED151 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7 percent, driven by investments in infrastructure and services.
A report by the Ministry of Economy anticipates that healthcare spending will reach $26 billion by 2028, while the UAE aims to invest AED118 billion in the healthcare sector by 2027, focusing on infrastructure development and enhancing public-private partnerships.
