Medical Tourism The Fastest Growing Industry. A focus on the UAE

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1 Medical Tourism The Fastest Growing Industry A focus on the UAE

2 Billion USD The global medical tourism industry is growing by 20-30% annually Source:

3 Dubai is 4 hours flight from one third of the world s population

4 In two decades Dubai transformed into an ultramodern city providing the finest goods and services Dubai 1990 Dubai 2012

5 Dubai is equipped with modern infrastructure

6 World Class Hospitality

7 Entertainment & Adventure

8 Paradise for Shoppers

9 Revenue (USD) in thousands Dubai welcomed more than 9.3 million visitors in 2011 generating tourism revenues of $4.4 billion 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, USA Africa (excluding Arab) Europe (excluding CIS/Baltics) Arabs Asia Source: Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing, Dubai

10 5-year strategy to promote medical tourism in Dubai Increase integration and coordination with governmental bodies Increase government and private healthcare investment Establish a medical tourism board for required legislations Develop and strengthen existing medical wellbeing services and elective procedures Medical visit visas Forge contracts between healthcare providers and airlines

11 UAE's medical tourism market worth close to $1.7 billion in 2010 and projected to grow 15% annually The UAE s healthcare market is expected to expand to $8 billion during Hospital infrastructure projects worth $5.7 billion either in progress or announced The number of hospital beds in UAE is expected to increase to 10,562 by 2015

12 Dubai Healthcare City is the world s first healthcare free zone An area of 4.1 million square feet in phase 1 3,500 healthcare professionals (40+ languages) 100 Medical Centers 2 JCI-accredited hospitals 86 Medical Specialties 13 regional & international pharmaceutical companies More than 280 successful businesses

13 Projects in development at DHCC Planned development area of 19 million sq ft 3 hospitals in pipeline with 500 additional beds State of the art Medical Simulation Center Medical Library University Teaching Hospital

14 DHCC is attractive to regional & international businesses. Free Zone Setup 100% tax free no corporate or income tax 100% foreign ownership No restrictions on capital, trade barriers or quotas Commercial Benefits State of the art facilities to suit the industry Integrated healthcare community - access to a network of regional healthcare professionals Attractive investment and financial return Business Convenience One-stop-shop for government services and business support services Hassle free company registration, law and legal framework Quick access to knowledge workers due to fast track immigration process

15 DHCC is a trusted destination for quality healthcare Medical malpractice insurance 86+ specialties International affiliations 40+ spoken languages CPQ accreditation Clinically master planned and commercialized land Physicians credentials Quality healthcare Anchor projects & strategic partnerships

16 Number of patients in thousands DHCC achieved ~60% CAGR in medical tourists since Local Patients Medical Tourists

17 Excellence Cluster: Complementary & Alternative Medicine CAM treatments are licensed by DHCC in 14 areas: Homeopathy, ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, osteopathy, therapeutic massage, naturopathy, guided imagery, Unani medicine, thai chi, pilates, chiropractic, acupuncture, cupping and yoga

18 Excellence Cluster: Cosmetic Treatment, Dermatology & Hair Transplant Cosmetic treatments in DHCC include: Dermatology, medical spas, plastic surgery, non invasive cosmetic procedures and hair transplant

19 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital Maintains the highest level of international accreditation (JCI Accredited) Offers patients a luxurious environment and complete privacy Comprises of five units: Anti-aging clinic, surgical clinic, medical spa, smile enhancement clinic, and admission unit

20 Excellence Cluster: Dentistry Full range of services: Dental hygiene, endodontics, general dentistry, oral & maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatrics dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics

21 Excellence Cluster: Endocrinology & Weight Management DHCC offers expertise in: Endocrinology, metabolism and nutrition to prevent, identify and manage diabetes and diet-related issues

22 Excellence Cluster: Orthopedics & Sports Medicine DHCC offers expertise in: Sports injury, joint replacement, osteoporosis, rheumatology, back and neck surgery, orthopedics, pain medicine, rehabilitation and prosthetics

23 Excellence Cluster: Eye Care DHCC is home to many eye care facilities including: Magrabi Eye Hospital founded in 1955, it is the largest and first sub-specialized medical care network in the region Moorfields Eye Hospital the oldest and one of the largest centers for ophthalmic treatment in the world

24 Excellence Cluster: Women s Health Women s health specialties at DHCC include: obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, fetomaternal medicine, fertility treatment and advanced imaging services

25 Excellence Cluster: Pediatrics & Family Medicine Pediatrics specialties in DHCC include: Neonatology, pediatrics dentistry, pediatrics pulmonology, pediatrics rehabilitation medicine, pediatrics surgery, pediatrics nephrology, pediatrics neurology, pediatrics osteopathy pediatrics ophthalmology and child and adolescent psychiatry

26 Excellence Cluster: Special Needs High quality, personalized special needs care through: Specialist centers Related services such as pediatrics, psychology, rehabilitation, speech therapists and prosthetics Tailored treatments for child mental diseases, Autism, ADHD, etc.

27 Excellence Cluster: Psychiatry, Psychology & Neurology Specialized medical centers in psychiatry, psychology and neurology: A wide range of treatments for neurological diseases and psychiatric disorders Tailored counseling services

28 Excellence Cluster: Cardiology High quality cardiovascular services include: Clinical cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery

29 The City Hospital Accredited by JCI Laboratory accredited by College of American Pathologists Certified by International Organization for Standardization Frequently performed procedures: Coronary artery bypass graft, arthroscopic meniscal repair, oncology surgery, menisectomy, and laparoscopic surgery

30 Dubai is publishing its medical tourism guide for DHCC in partnership with Patients Beyond Borders

31 No one was more surprised than me when the pain disappeared. I had been dealing with this pain for so long, I completely forgot that daily activities didn t have to be so stressful and painful. I am overjoyed by the results of this surgery and am now able to walk, sit, laugh, and cry without the sharp pain in my back. C., minimally invasive spine surgery patient

32 Thank you