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UAE Launches Unified National Health Insurance System for All Citizens

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the adoption of a national healthcare system guaranteeing comprehensive medical care and health services for all citizens, underpinned by a fully integrated national health insurance scheme covering all seven emirates. The decision marks a transition toward a comprehensive federal healthcare framework ensuring every Emirati citizen access to a consistent standard of care, regardless of the emirate in which they reside or receive treatment.

It is also expected to support the development of a unified national healthcare database, integrated electronic medical records, and smart digital systems enabling secure exchange of medical information among healthcare entities. The announcement has been welcomed as a model of universal health coverage in the GCC.

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