The first achievement of its kind in the health sector in the region
In Dubai. Delivering medicines by drones
Fakeeh University Hospital is keen to integrate the latest technologies into daily operations. From the source
A private hospital in Dubai has delivered medicines to the home of a Dubai Silicon Oasis patient by drone for the first time, marking a regional leader.
Fakeeh University Hospital (FAYKH), the smart healthcare hub in Dubai Silicon Oasis, part of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), became the first healthcare provider in the Middle East to use this technology to deliver medicines.
This step comes within the framework of enhancing Dubai's global competitiveness in the field of adopting advanced technology and its applications, and in line with the objectives of the Dubai Drone Transport Empowerment Program, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, in 2021, with the aim of enhancing integration between the various key economic sectors in Dubai, employing the latest ideas, technologies and qualitative solutions, and providing advanced infrastructure that enables innovators and entities participating in the program to test new solutions in Dubai. Typical test areas.
Leveraging the environment that supports the continuous development provided by DAYS through Dubai Silicon Oasis, and as a hub for innovation, knowledge and testing of smart technologies of the future, Fakeeh University Hospital has taken this pioneering step in the field of healthcare, believing in the importance of delivering medicines effectively, in a timely manner and using the latest technologies.
The project was implemented in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation and the Dubai General Civil Aviation Authority, where medicines were successfully delivered within 10 kilometres to the home of a hospital patient in one of the residential communities in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Commenting on the move, Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi, Director General of Dubai Silicon Oasis, said: "As a technology and knowledge hub within the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, Dubai Silicon Oasis is keen to be an open laboratory for the latest innovations, technologies and smart solutions. In line with the objectives of the Dubai Drone Transport Empowerment Programme launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, we are committed to enabling all efforts from inside and outside the country to develop and test innovative drone transport solutions that enhance services and improve the quality of life."
"The success of solutions that are widely applied depends on many trials and tests that precede their application until the desired final results are reached. Therefore, we are keen to provide a supportive incubation environment for companies to apply tests, evaluate conditions and outputs, and achieve solutions based on data and data, and we congratulate Fakeeh University Hospital on this successful experience."
Dr. Fatih Mohamed Gul, CEO of Fakeeh University Hospital, said: "Dubai's environment that supports innovation and stimulates the adoption of technology to serve the community is a source of inspiration for excellence in various fields." He added: "This initiative is a qualitative milestone towards enhancing access to healthcare services and achieving full digital integration. The hospital is keen to integrate the latest technology into its daily operations. We believe that the potential of modern technology is limitless, and this is just the beginning of what future technologies will offer."
He noted the support of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DEEZ), the Dubai Future Foundation and the Dubai General Civil Aviation Authority to achieve this achievement.
He added: "Fakeeh University Hospital reinforces its leading position in shaping the future of healthcare in the UAE by embracing innovation and exploring and employing the latest technologies. The delivery of medicines by drone is an indication of our enduring commitment to excellence and the quality of life of the community we are proud to serve."
Drone delivery of medicines is a paradigm shift in healthcare. This innovative approach ensures key elements, the most important of which is rapid response, as Fakeeh University Hospital can quickly deliver medicines to patients, which significantly reduces response time and contributes to saving lives in critical cases, in addition to increasing accessibility, as drones cross geographical barriers, allowing patients to receive medicines without delay.
These pioneering health solutions also ensure that all UAE residents benefit effectively, quickly and safely from healthcare services through the priority given to safety and adherence to strict regulations and protocols, as the drone delivery system incorporates advanced features, such as collision avoidance technology and real-time monitoring, ensuring the safe transportation of medicines.
These solutions also ensure sustainability, as the delivery of medicines via drones significantly reduces the carbon pollution associated with traditional transportation, and this environmentally friendly method aligns with the UAE's commitment to sustainability and supports its vision to become a global leader in innovation.
Fakeeh University Hospital has made this qualitative progress in the field of healthcare, by collaborating with regulatory authorities, health organizations and relevant authorities in this field to ensure the seamless integration of drone technology into the healthcare system. Fakeeh University Hospital is working to take full advantage of these innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes and raise the standards of a healthy environment in the UAE, and aims to create a path that inspires the development of pioneering initiatives and reshaping the concept of healthcare.
• Drone delivery of medicines is a paradigm shift in healthcare.