Investor confidence drives momentum across the value chain
The GCC healthcare sector is undergoing profound transformation, with nearly 400 transactions recorded between 2021 and April 2025. Saudi Arabia and the UAE accounted for almost 92% of this activity, underscoring their status as regional investment hubs. This momentum is being driven by demographic expansion, strategic national programs, and the adoption of digital health solutions that are reshaping how healthcare is financed and delivered.
Population dynamics are playing a central role. A growing youth population, increasingly health-conscious and digitally engaged, is fuelling demand for preventive care and wellness services. At the same time, an expanding elderly demographic is intensifying the need for specialised geriatric care and chronic disease management. Government initiatives such as Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE’s MoHAP 2023–2026 Strategy are accelerating these changes, fostering public–private partnerships, and creating a favourable environment for sustained healthcare investment.