Abu Dhabi [ UAE ], April 18 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi Health Data Services ( ADHDS Today marks the announcement of a groundbreaking strategic alliance between ), a key component of M42's Digital Health Solutions (DHS) platform, and SRI International (SRI), a premier research and development organization headquartered in Silicon Valley , USA, and VantageBridge Partners, a private equity company based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

The partnership will set up a groundbreaking Innovation Hub in Abu Dhabi , establishing the Emirate as a worldwide hub for AI and healthcare breakthroughs. The Innovation Hub will serve as a catalyst for digital health transformation, fostering the growth of startups, driving cutting-edge research, and facilitating the exchange of intellectual property and global expertise.

During ADGHW, the collaboration was officially established via an accord signed with Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health, present at the signing ceremony. Abu Dhabi (DOH) and Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer at M42.

The signing event included Kareem Shahin, CEO of M42’s Digital Health Solutions division; Peter Marcotullio, Senior Vice President of Commercialization at SRI; and Alain Baron, Founder and CEO of VantageBridge Partners.

By integrating ADHDS With 's cutting-edge healthcare data framework combined with SRI's exceptional research and development skills, along with VantageBridge’s proficiency in securing investments and opening up markets, this collaboration aims to build a strong ecosystem. This environment will attract premier professionals, boost economic variety, and establish leadership in the sector. Abu Dhabi at the forefront of AI -drove healthcare innovations. VantageBridge Partners has pledged to spearhead commercialization efforts to facilitate substantial investments, whereas SRI will forge an exclusive partnership in this endeavor. ADHDS for healthcare and AI programs spanning the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa ( META ) region.

Mansoor Al Mansoori, who serves as the Chairman of the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi , emphasised, "This partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to building a world-class healthcare ecosystem powered by innovation and global collaboration. The Innovation Hub will play a pivotal role in advancing research, attracting exceptional talent, and delivering transformative health solutions that extend far beyond Abu Dhabi , which benefits both the region and the world."

Peter Marcotullio, the Senior Vice President of Commercialization at SRI, expressed his excitement about partnering with ADHDS along with VantageBridge to establish this Innovation Hub in Abu Dhabi . By merging SRI's proficiency in research and technology with ADHDS With 's vision for transforming healthcare and VantageBridge's expertise in investments, we are well-positioned to uncover revolutionary innovations that will reshape the global healthcare sector and enhance lives around the world."

Kareem Shahin, CEO of M42’s Digital Health Solutions division, emphasized, “This partnership with SRI and VantageBridge marks a pivotal point in our quest to create a forward-thinking health care environment. The Innovation Hub will function as an international stage for innovators and business leaders, leveraging the strength of AI to tackle the healthcare issues of tomorrow. Abu Dhabi is now poised to take the lead globally in AI -fueled healthcare innovations, enhancing our global influence on health outcomes."

Alain Baron, the Founder and CEO of VantageBridge Partners, emphasized, "This strategic alliance is in perfect harmony with the Department of Health's mission to set up" Abu Dhabi As a worldwide frontrunner in health innovation, we are catalyzing investment prospects and hastening research efforts. This approach allows us to tackle significant healthcare issues while simultaneously building a enduring heritage of technological advancement, economic expansion, and improved quality of life throughout the area."

This collaboration aligns with Abu Dhabi Envisions itself as a premier location for health innovations and a center for life sciences, strengthening its position as a frontrunner in the worldwide healthcare industry. (ANI/WAM)