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UAE is the Healthtech Startup Capital of MENA

By Lucidity Insights Research Team November 28, 2023

UAE is the Healthtech Startup Capital of MENA

Explore the vibrant landscape of healthtech startups in the MENA region, with the UAE emerging as the unrivaled capital for innovation, excluding Israel. UAE healthtechs secure over US $460 million in funding to date, surpassing the runner-up, Egypt, by an impressive 6.2 times. Curious to see the full ranking? Watch the video now for an in-depth look at the dynamic healthtech scene in the UAE!

The Business of Healthtech in MENA

Globally, Digital Health is ballooning into a US $660 billion industry by 2025. MENA based healthtech startups have raised over $600 million and reached a combined valuations of nearly $2 billion. By exploring our special reports, you will gain valuable insights into the trends, challenges, and opportunities that define the MENA Healthtech landscape. Learn how technology is giving us greater access to healthcare and better health outcomes.

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