Dubai Health participated in Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity 2025 with three projects that demonstrate how innovation and collaboration can advance healthcare, through the integration of research, and technology.

The exhibition, held from 17 to 20 November on the sidelines of the Dubai Future Forum 2025 at Emirates Towers, features 100 student projects tailored to real-world needs.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Yacine Hadjiat, Director of The Center for Innovation and Technology at Dubai Health, said: “As this marks Dubai Health’s second year participating in Prototypes for Humanity, our presence at the 2025 exhibition reflects Dubai Health’s ongoing commitment to developing innovative health solutions that contribute to improving the quality of life of individuals and communities. The three projects we are showcasing this year are the result of direct collaboration between students, researchers, and experts, as they integrate scientific research, technology, and innovative design to reshape the future of healthcare.”

He added: “Through our participation, we are reinforcing our commitment to developing innovative solutions that shape the future of health. The Center for Innovation and Technology at Dubai Health embodies this vision by bringing together clinicians, scientists, learners, and innovators to transform bold ideas into real-world solutions that enhance patient care, drive medical innovation, and advance health for humanity, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global leader in the health sector.

Among the featured projects is Wasl, a student-led initiative from Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), the learning and discovery arm of Dubai Health, that explores how a mobile application can proactively support mental health.

Two additional projects are presented under the Professors Program, a newly introduced initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic research and its implementation to drive meaningful change. The first, PainDetect, a 2024 RDI Grant recipient, utilizes artificial intelligence and wearable technology to develop new methods for assessing and quantifying pain in real time, offering insights that could reshape how healthcare professionals understand and manage pain.

The second project, Design4Change: Sustainability in Healthcare, builds upon an international initiative from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) that utilizes cross-cultural collaboration and design thinking to enhance health outcomes and promote environmental sustainability. Since 2023, this cross-sector alliance has connected more than 350 students from 13 universities across eight countries to co-create innovative solutions.