Burjeel Holdings demonstrates rapid deployment of military medicine at global congress

At the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine, the healthcare group showcases its capacity to mobilise medical teams, establish field hospitals and coordinate emergency care across remote and challenging terrain.

The art of military medicine lies not in the grandeur of facilities, but in the nimbleness with which they can be assembled. At Abu Dhabi’s hosting of the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine, Burjeel Holdings is demonstrating precisely this philosophy: the ability to prepare medical teams for emergencies, deliver patient care in the field, and orchestrate evacuations from locations where conventional infrastructure simply does not exist.

Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and Chief Executive of Burjeel Holdings, spoke to the Emirates News Agency about the group’s exhibition, which traces the patient journey from first response through to hospital care. The display emphasises three pillars: pre-hospital care capability, specialist training and the rapid deployment of healthcare facilities. Central to this approach is the use of high-fidelity mannequins, which allow military teams to train in realistic scenarios even in remote settings, drawing upon Burjeel’s extensive experience across the oil and gas sector and in humanitarian operations.

Prometheus Medical International, operating through Response Plus Medical, forms part of this ecosystem, providing military medical simulation training with a focus on prolonged field care. The group delivers emergency medical support for search and rescue operations, deploys on-site medical teams, operates ground ambulance services and manages air medical evacuation, all coordinated through a central operations command centre.

Within Abu Dhabi itself, the BEACON network administered by Burjeel coordinates emergency care, critical care provision and inter-hospital transfers, creating the connective tissue that transforms individual medical capabilities into a cohesive system. This infrastructure extends beyond the emirate’s borders. DOCKTOUR, a maritime joint venture between Burjeel Holdings and AD Ports Group, combines medical logistics with modular infrastructure to establish clinics and field hospitals in locations where permanent medical facilities are limited or absent. Through Operonix, the group’s healthcare operations and management division, Burjeel has been instrumental in initiatives such as the UAE field hospital in Amdjarass, Chad, which was established to serve Sudanese refugees and the local community.

Dr. Shamsheer emphasised the importance of deeper collaboration between the private sector and the military, suggesting that military hospitals and departments might partner with private providers on training and team development. He described the UAE as a testing ground for emerging ideas and new products that might ultimately serve international needs, framing military medicine advancement not as a closed disciplinary endeavour but as one requiring cross-sector partnership and innovation.

What it means for Abu Dhabi

Burjeel Holdings’ prominence at this global congress underscores Abu Dhabi’s standing as a centre of healthcare excellence and emergency preparedness. The group’s demonstrated capacity to deploy medical infrastructure across challenging geographies, from African humanitarian contexts to maritime environments, reflects the emirate’s broader commitment to health security and international responsibility. This work strengthens Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a leader in medical innovation and crisis response.

The emphasis on training, simulation and team development also signals Abu Dhabi’s investment in human capital within healthcare. As Burjeel advances AI-powered surgical solutions through recent partnerships, as we reported earlier this year, and expands accessible care across the Emirates, the group’s military medicine capabilities represent another dimension of its expanding role in elevating standards across the region’s health systems.

Source: WAM