Abu Dhabi Chamber deepens healthcare sector engagement across the emirate

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry strengthens its support for private sector growth by fostering collaboration within Al Dhafra's expanding healthcare ecosystem, reflecting the region's remarkable economic trajectory.

The healthcare landscape of Al Dhafra is experiencing a profound transformation. Clinics have multiplied from 73 in 2018 to 233 in 2025, a surge of 17.7 percent in a single year alone. Hospital bed capacity has similarly expanded by 6.4 percent to 448 beds. These figures tell a story of institutional confidence and sustained investment in the region’s medical infrastructure, creating fertile ground for businesses to flourish and innovate.

It was against this backdrop of growth that the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, through its Al Dhafra branch, participated in the 5th Al Dhafra Hospitals Health Forum at the Baynunah Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed. The forum, held under the patronage of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, offered a rare opportunity to convene stakeholders from across the healthcare sector and explore pathways for deeper collaboration and economic development.

Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, articulated the Chamber’s vision for the region with clarity and purpose. “Al Dhafra offers significant economic potential across several vital sectors,” he observed, noting that the expansion of healthcare provision reflected broader patterns of economic activity across the region. “Healthcare represents an important area of business growth in Al Dhafra, offering opportunities for companies providing medical services and related activities.”

The Chamber’s participation was not merely ceremonial. It served as a platform to showcase a constellation of initiatives designed to strengthen private sector competitiveness and unlock collaborative opportunities. The Members’ Privileges Initiative extends exclusive benefits and discounts through carefully cultivated partnerships with participating organisations. The Abu Dhabi Chamber Sustainability Label encourages businesses to embed sustainable practices into their operations, enhancing their standing and readiness for long-term expansion. The SME Upskilling Programme equips smaller enterprises with the business capabilities and professional skills required to pursue growth with confidence.

These programmes reflect a broader institutional commitment to ensuring that Chamber services remain accessible and responsive to business needs across the emirate. As of October 2026, the Chamber had 1,816 active members in the healthcare sector across Abu Dhabi, with 65 members based in Al Dhafra and 105 healthcare-related economic activities registered under their memberships. Across Abu Dhabi more broadly, the healthcare expansion continues: clinics increased by 7.4 percent to 925 in 2025, while the physician workforce grew by 6 percent to reach 13,811 practitioners.

The forum provided space for the Chamber to deepen its understanding of the projects, solutions and services offered by healthcare companies, and to identify potential areas of collaboration that might accelerate sectoral growth. Through sustained engagement with the Al Dhafra business community, the Chamber continues to position itself as an essential partner in translating economic potential into sustainable commercial success.

Source: WAM

What it means for Abu Dhabi

The acceleration of healthcare infrastructure across Al Dhafra represents a tangible manifestation of Abu Dhabi’s broader commitment to balanced economic development across all regions of the emirate. This expansion creates substantive opportunities for businesses of all sizes to participate in a sector characterised by sustained growth and institutional investment. The Chamber’s proactive engagement signals that strategic support and professional development remain central to nurturing private sector competitiveness and entrepreneurial confidence.

For the healthcare ecosystem specifically, the availability of tailored Chamber initiatives including upskilling programmes and sustainability frameworks provides businesses with the institutional scaffolding required to scale operations effectively. The regional concentration of Chamber membership and registered economic activities in Al Dhafra reflects deepening commercial integration, positioning the region as an increasingly vital contributor to Abu Dhabi’s diversified economic base.