Research and Markets: UAE Healthcare Sector Forecast to 2012: Provides Comprehensive Research, Objective Analysis and Information about Important Issues of the UAE Healthcare Market

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/eab182/uae_healthcare_sec) has
announced the addition of the "UAE Healthcare Sector Forecast to 2012" report to
their offering.

The UAE has emerged as one the fastest growing healthcare markets in the Middle
East. The country's healthcare sector has grown at double digit rate to keep
pace with incessantly rising demand for quality treatment and diagnostic
facilities. Driven by various factors such as rapidly increasing population,
rising prevalence of lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and
hypertension, and the lack of internationally accredited healthcare
infrastructure, the country has been witnessing tremendous increase in demand
for healthcare services, resulting into increased healthcare spending.

According to the latest research report, "UAE Healthcare Sector Forecast to
2012", the healthcare spending in the country is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of
more than 13% during 2007-2012. This growth will be driven by the regulatory
environment, increasing private sector participation and the introduction of
compulsory medical insurance schemes together with the expected completion of
the Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) by 2010, which will be the world's first
healthcare free-zone.

The government plays a central role in providing healthcare services and
accounted for around 70% of the total healthcare spending in 2007. However, with
increasing pressure on the public healthcare system, the government is rapidly
promoting the involvement of private sector in all areas of medical services
ranging from diagnosis to treatment. Under such scenario of outstanding
expansion opportunities, we anticipate big investment from the private sector in
the forecast period.

The demand for hospitals and hospital beds is anticipated to rise over the next
few years since the existing infrastructure is inadequate to deal with rising
number of health complications in all sections of the society and every age
group people. Besides, the penetration of hospital beds in the UAE is currently
low as per the international standards. In general, it is assumed that the
developed markets average 4 beds per 1000 population, while in the UAE it is
less than 2 beds per 1000 population (in 2007), indicating large room for future
growth potential.

"UAE Healthcare Sector Forecast to 2012" provides comprehensive research,
objective analysis and information about important issues of the UAE healthcare
market. It studies the healthcare industry by segmenting it into hospital
services, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. The report contains statistical
and analytical information on each of these segments, covering their market
size, demand and market segmentation. It also features analysis of future
directions, supplemented with facts and figures. In this way, the report serves
as a useful guide for healthcare companies, government officials, consultants
and investors who are planning to enter the UAE healthcare market.

Key Topics Covered:

Analyst View

UAE Healthcare Market Overview

Market Attractions

* Favourable Demographics
* Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases
* Strong Government Support
* Low Penetration
* Increased Participation of Private Sector

Hospital Services Market

* Hospital and Bed Capacity
* Hospital Bed Demand Projections

Medical Devices Market

* Market Trend Analysis
* Future Projections
* Imports and Domestic Production
* Regulatory Environment

Pharmaceutical Market

* Market Overview
* Future Outlook
* Regulatory Environment
* Key Players

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