“Dubai Health” announces the establishment of the first protection cancer treatment center at the state level

The Dubai Health Authority granted initial approval to “Yas Health Care”, which is affiliated with the “Das Holding Group”, to establish the first specialized center for proton therapy at the level of the UAE, with the aim of providing specialized treatments for cancer patients in Dubai, in a qualitative step that reflects Dubai’s strategic directions in developing specialized health care, and consolidating its position as an ideal destination for specialized health care and medical tourism, and it is scheduled that the construction work will begin For the center in the first quarter of 2026, to be the actual operation of the center by the end of 2028.

Proton therapy is one of the most advanced radio therapy techniques in the world, as it allows the delivery of accurate doses of radiation to malignant tumors while reducing damage to healthy tissues, which makes it suitable for sensitive conditions, such as children’s tumors and other complex tumors. The new center will enable patients to obtain this type of treatment without the need to travel outside the country, which reduces the cost and reduces psychological burdens on patients and their families.

The Director General of the Health Authority in Dubai, Dr. Alawi Sheikh Ali said: “The project embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God bless him, in building an integrated health system based on innovation, and puts the human being at the heart of attention, and translates the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, in accelerating the adoption of solutions The future, and promoting quality partnerships that rise in the quality of health care and contribute to improving the quality of life. ”

Dr. Alawi Al -Sheikh explained that the new center will contribute to providing advanced therapeutic services that focus on the patient, improve access to precise care, and support Dubai’s goals by being among the 10 best cities in the world in the average health age, as well as in line with the National Strategy for Life Quality 2031, Dubai Social Agency 33, and Dubai Economic Agency D33.

He said: «The project is being implemented in cooperation with the National Cancer Center in Singapore (NCCS), one of the most prominent medical centers specialized in the treatment of tumors in Asia, and the Singaporean Center will take over the role of the technical advisor to the project, including providing clinical and technical expertise and the application of international standards in the design and operation of the facility.

For his part, Dr. Mohamed Zaki, the medical director and general manager of “Yas Health Care”, said that the global data indicates the increasing cases of cancer, especially between the small age groups, as it indicates that protection therapy is a less toxic and more accurate treatment option in such cases, and stressed that the new center aims to reduce dependence on treatment abroad, and provide high -quality medical service in Dubai.

For his part, the head of the Radiation Oncology Department at the National Cancer Center in Singapore, Dr. Michael Wang, expressed his pride in participating in the project, stressing that cooperation with “Yas Health Care” represents an extension of the center’s role in leading global development in radiotherapy techniques, explaining that the center will be a qualitative step in reshaping the experience of cancer treatment in the Gulf region.

It is noteworthy that the “Yas Health Care” company for “Das Holding” in the UAE, and is committed to providing innovative solutions centered around the patient, as the company focuses on bridging gaps in specialized care through strategic partnerships and advanced technologies.

National Cancer Center in Singapore

The National Cancer Center in Singapore (NCCS) is a leading national and regional center in tumor treatment, provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care, and provides access to innovative treatments, such as protection therapy. As part of his vision to be a leading global center in cancer treatment, NCCS provides global care, and shares his extensive experiences by training medical personnel locally and globally.

Dr. Alawi Al -Sheikh:

• The new center supports Dubai’s goals to be among the 10 best cities in the world in average age.

Dr. Muhammad Zaki:

• The center aims to reduce dependence on treatment abroad, and provide high -quality medical service in Dubai.

D. Michael Wang:

A qualitative step in reshaping the experience of cancer treatment in the Gulf region.