If a day comes when people can spend more years in good health and with a better quality of life, Dubai wants to be one of the main centers to realize this future.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has announced the establishment of the 'Dubai Organization for Healthy Longevity'; an entity that will be chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.

The mission of this organization is to promote a healthy lifestyle, enhance quality of life, and support innovative health technologies.

According to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, the greatest asset of any country is its people, and investing in health, quality of life, and individuals' ability to create and innovate is considered the most important investment for the future.

This organization is set to transform Dubai into one of the world's leading centers in this field by creating legal and scientific frameworks for treatments and technologies related to longevity. Attracting investors, companies active in life sciences, medical professionals, and advanced health technologies are among the main objectives of this initiative.

According to global statistics, the average life expectancy worldwide is about 73 years. In the UAE, individuals spend an average of about 66 years of their lives in good health, after which the likelihood of chronic diseases increases.

Dubai officials believe that rapid advancements in medical sciences, biotechnology, and innovative treatments can make healthy living at older ages a common reality in the coming years; a goal that Dubai wants to be at the forefront of.

Source: National News