Abu Dhabi Chamber steps up efforts to attract healthcare investment in Al Dhafra

As Al Dhafra’s healthcare sector continues to expand, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) is strengthening its efforts to support private-sector participation, attract business opportunities, and encourage collaboration across the region’s growing healthcare industry.

Represented by its Al Dhafra branch, the Chamber participated in the fifth Al Dhafra Hospitals Health Forum, held at the Baynunah Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, where it showcased initiatives to improve business competitiveness and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

According to a statement published by Zawya, Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber, highlighted the region’s economic potential, particularly in healthcare, where continued infrastructure development is creating new opportunities for companies and investors.

He said the Chamber is committed to expanding access to its services and strengthening connections between businesses and relevant stakeholders to support long-term growth.

The Chamber’s participation comes as Al Dhafra records significant growth in healthcare infrastructure.

According to a statistical report prepared by the Chamber using data from the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, the number of clinics in Al Dhafra reached 233 in 2025, marking a 17.7% increase from the previous year and more than tripling from 73 clinics in 2018.

Hospital bed capacity also increased by 6.4% to 448 beds in 2025, reflecting continued investment in healthcare services across the region.

Growth has extended across the emirate, with Abu Dhabi recording a 7.4% increase in clinics to 925 in 2025, while the number of physicians rose by 6% to 13,811.

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Chamber’s membership data showed 1,816 active healthcare sector members across the emirate as of October 2026, including 65 in Al Dhafra.

To support this expansion, the Chamber highlighted several initiatives designed to strengthen business capabilities and encourage sustainable growth.

These include the Members’ Privileges Initiative, which offers exclusive benefits and discounts through partnerships with participating organisations, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber Sustainability Label, which encourages companies to adopt sustainable business practices.

The Chamber also showcased its SME Upskilling Programme, aimed at equipping smaller businesses with the skills and capabilities needed to improve competitiveness and pursue expansion opportunities.

Through its participation in the forum, the Chamber engaged with healthcare providers and businesses to identify industry needs, explore potential partnerships, and strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors.

The efforts form part of the Chamber’s broader strategy to support economic diversification in Al Dhafra by enabling businesses to capitalise on emerging opportunities in healthcare and other high-growth sectors.