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Businesses in the UAE are continuing to grow and invest, with leaders showing strong confidence in the country despite ongoing regional tensions.
Healthcare group Burjeel Holdings is among those moving ahead with its expansion plans, opening a new medical centre at Silicon Central in Dubai Silicon Oasis while announcing further projects in the pipeline.
“We are not slowing down. In fact, we are opening more, with another centre coming up soon in Dubai and a hospital planned by the end of the year,” said Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings.
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He added that the group remains confident in the UAE’s business environment, citing strong institutional support and the ability to adapt quickly during uncertain periods.
“Healthcare is always a long-term approach. Whatever is happening within the region, we believe this phase will pass, and we continue to expand with confidence,” he said.
Dr Vayalil drew parallels with previous global challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic, and said that resilience and adaptability have become key to sustaining growth.
“We have seen similar challenges before. What we have learnt is resilience and how to adapt quickly to changing situations,” he said. “The leadership and regulators here support us, and that gives us the confidence to keep moving forward and launching new initiatives.”
The new Burjeel Medical Center, inaugurated by Yusuff Ali MA, Chairman and Managing Director of Lulu Group, is another step in the group’s expansion strategy across the UAE, with a focus on community-based healthcare supported by digital systems. Dr Vayalil said that evolving customer expectations are also shaping how businesses approach growth.
“Demand is changing, and we have to keep adapting to what people need today. We cannot take our customers for granted and we have to keep evolving,” he said.
Dh1-million initiative
As part of the launch, Burjeel Holdings also announced a Dh1-million community health initiative for residents of Dubai Silicon Oasis. Under the programme, 1,000 residents will receive Dh1,000 in health credits that can be used for consultations, diagnostics and wellness services at the new centre.
“These initiatives are about making people feel valued and ensuring they get the care they deserve within their communities,” said Dr Vayalil, adding that the group aims to bring more accessible healthcare closer to residents.
He highlighted that despite changing conditions, consumer confidence remains strong, reflecting stability in the UAE. “People adapt quickly. You can see places are busy, and confidence is in the air,” he said.
Source: Khaleej Times