News — LOS ANGELES (Jan. 13, 2025) -- A team of Cedars-Sinai experts will participate in Arab Health, Jan. 27-30, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of the healthcare system’s ongoing commitment to global collaboration and expansion.
“We’re eagerly looking forward to representing Cedars-Sinai at Arab Health 2025 and connecting with other healthcare providers from around the world,” said , chief executive of . “It’s a great opportunity to showcase Cedars-Sinai’s unique blend of state-of-the-art research, top-tier medical education and exceptional patient care that has positioned us as a global leader.”
Arab Health, the world’s second-largest healthcare trade show and the largest in the Middle East, annually attracts more than 40,000 attendees from some 185 countries. The Cedars-Sinai team will be available at the convention in the Dubai World Trade Center, Hall 7, Booth B18, to discuss healthcare trends, medical research and evidence-based care as well as Cedars-Sinai International’s growth.
Cedars-Sinai experts will participate in key events throughout Arab Health 2025.
, professor and executive vice chair of the Jim and Eleanor Randall Department of Surgery and associate dean of International Academic Programs at Cedars-Sinai, will be on a panel to discuss trending healthcare topics such as artificial intelligence and surgical innovations. Additionally, Sax will help judge a competition among healthcare startup companies.
Sax will participate in the following events at Arab Health:
- Precision Medicine Unleashed: Harnessing AI for Personalized Care
Panelist, Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 1:30 p.m. - Innov8 Startup Competition
Judge, Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 2:15-4 p.m. - Surgical Medical Education Masterclass
Keynote speaker, Thursday, Jan. 30, at 9:15-9:45 a.m.
“I am honored to represent Cedars-Sinai once again at Arab Health,” Sax said. "It will be inspiring to witness global healthcare entrepreneurs in action, and be able to exchange ideas, innovations and best practices.”
Cedars-Sinai International is set to open two clinics in London in 2025, providing expertise and seamless connections to both U.K. and U.S. specialists. The London-area clinics will offer highly personalized primary and outpatient specialty care and concierge medicine services in a prestigious environment with premium service.
Cedars-Sinai International continues to manage and build its international presence through affiliations, , office openings, and teleconsultations in key strategic locations, including its collaboration with in Doha, Qatar. The state-of-the-art facility, which opened in December 2022, features 240 patient beds and several centers of excellence. The program also manages offices in Singapore, Mexico, Ecuador and China, offering access for patients to experts from Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, whether in person or virtually.
“Our core mission is to provide top-tier healthcare directly to patients in their communities,” Hassoun said. “By forging meaningful partnerships worldwide, we strive to deliver quality-driven and culturally attuned care globally.”
Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year in U.S. Â鶹´«Ã½ & World Report’s "Best Hospitals 2024-25" rankings. The medical center also tied for No.1 in California and Los Angeles. Seven specialties, including gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, pulmonology, and lung surgery, were ranked among the top 10 in the U.S.
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