Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced the signing of two strategic partnership agreements with M42, a tech-enabled, integrated healthcare entity, and Burjeel Holdings, a super-specialty healthcare services provider, in support of the 46th World Congress of Military Medicine - ICMM Abu Dhabi 2026, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from 9 to 13 November 2026.
According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed during Make it in the Emirates 2026, in the presence of Sheikh Zayed bin Mansour bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Head of Strategic Collaborations at M42, Major General Staff Ayesha Sultan Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of the Military Health Executive Directorate, Dimitris Moulavasilis, Group Chief Executive Officer of M42 and Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings.
The agreements were signed by the Ministry of Defence representatives; Brigadier Staff Saeed Salem Al Hefeiti, and Brigadier Abdullah Rashid Al Naqbi, as well as Omran Al Khoori, Member, Board of Directors, Burjeel Holdings, and Dr Ali Anees, Chief Operating Officer of M42's Global Patient Care Platform in the UAE and Bahrain.
Under the theme 'Unified Care. Global Impact', the partnership aims to strengthen the ecosystem supporting the organisation of the congress and advance collaboration with leading healthcare institutions in areas related to military and civilian medicine.
ICMM Abu Dhabi 2026, organised by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with ADNEC Group, is a major international scientific platform that gathers medical and military leaders, experts, and practitioners from over 120 countries to exchange knowledge, review scientific advancements, and enhance international cooperation in healthcare systems and operational medicine.
Major General Staff Ayesha Sultan Al Dhaheri stated that the Ministry of Defence continues to work closely with strategic partners to deliver an edition of the World Congress of Military Medicine that reflects the UAE's capabilities in both military and civilian healthcare. She added that this partnership with Burjeel Holdings supports the commitment to strengthening medical readiness, enabling knowledge exchange, and contributing to the development of resilient healthcare systems at national and international levels.
Dimitris Moulavasilis, Group Chief Executive Officer of M42, expressed pride in partnering with the UAE Ministry of Defence as the Global Health Partner for the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine in Abu Dhabi. He noted that the partnership reflects the UAE's leadership in advancing healthcare resilience, innovation, and international collaboration, helping shape a more connected and future-ready global health ecosystem.
Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil emphasized that the partnership with the Ministry of Defence for ICMM Abu Dhabi 2026 reflects a shared commitment to advancing healthcare systems prepared for both military and civilian needs. He highlighted Burjeel Holdings' support for a platform advancing scientific exchange, strengthening clinical collaboration, and contributing to the UAE's vision of shaping resilient, future-ready healthcare ecosystems with global impact.
Through this partnership, M42 highlights its role in delivering precision care by combining advanced technology, data analytics, and integrated healthcare services. Additionally, Burjeel Holdings will contribute its expertise in specialised healthcare services and medical innovation, reinforcing the congress's objectives of enhancing medical readiness and supporting integrated healthcare approaches across defence and humanitarian contexts.
The World Congress of Military Medicine serves as a global platform for advancing scientific dialogue, supporting knowledge exchange, and strengthening international partnerships in response to evolving health and humanitarian challenges. This agreement reflects ongoing collaboration between national institutions and strategic partners to deliver a distinguished edition of ICMM Abu Dhabi 2026, aligned with the UAE's position as a global hub for specialised international events and advanced healthcare systems.