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UAE
Dubai Health Authority to adopt
3D printed technology in dentistry
Dubai Health Authority’s Dental Services
department will begin using 3D printed
technology to print 3D model of teeth for
producing prosthesis, said a top health
official at the Arab Health Congress 2017.
Dubai has already seen the inauguration
of the world’s first 3D-printed office
building — the “Office of the Future”
which is near Emirates Tower and was built
in just 17 days. The government aims to
make Dubai and the UAE a global hub
for 3D printing technology by the year
2030. Research is already taking place
into the mass production of hearing
aids prosthetics and implants. Globally,
scientists are working on the realistic goal
of printing a real, working human heart.
His Excellency Humaid Al Qatami,
Chairman of the Board and Director-
General of the DHA, said: “The DHA
spares no effort in incorporating the
latest technology to better patient
outcomes. 3D technology allows doctors
to better plan their surgery or procedure
and use minimally invasive procedures.
Using 3D technology for surgeries and
other medical purposes is the future and
we are currently working on developing
regulations for 3D printing for patients
and the medical sector in Dubai. We
are also looking at training doctors and
healthcare professionals on the use of
this technology.”
Ajman Free Zone signs
partnership with Tejari
Tejari has concluded a
partnership with Ajman
Free Zone (AFZ) to
optimise its competitive
procurement bidding
processes that enable
greater transparency for
its suppliers. The Ajman
Free Zone Authority is the first entity within Ajman Government to
establish an agreement with Tejari.
The two partners have signed a contract to adopt Tejari’s
automated BravoAdvantage platform to enable efficient internal
management of their procurement processed enabling more agile,
transparent and quick delivery of free zone services.
On this occasion, Mahmood Al-Hashimi, AFZ Director General,
said: “There is no doubt that this fruitful cooperation will become
one of the most important free zone tools in dealing with their
suppliers in a manner serves quick delivery and flexibility that have
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Dr. Mohammed Al Redha, Director of the
Office of Organisational Transformation
at the DHA said, “3D printing is the future
and we want to stretch our imaginations
to the maximum extent possible. It’s a
very exciting time for the world of 3D
printing, scientists are now looking at
ways to incorporate bio ink (stem cells) to
print 3D organs. At the DHA, we are keen
to be part of the innovation and research
process as well as understand ways in
which we can bring and regulate the use
of this technology in Dubai to benefit our
population and medical tourists.”
In the first phase, this year, the Dental
Services Department at the Dubai
Health Authority (DHA) will begin
implementation of 3D Technology.
Other major advantages of the 3D
technology in dentistry as compared
to the conventional include accuracy
and a better infection control approach
on taking a dental impression. Also,
the image can be recalled anytime
for “reprinting” if needed and thus
minimising resources and time.”
become a part of the Ajman Free Zone’s strategy. As well, this
partnership opens the door to e- bids in order to attract a wide
range of companies and institutions involved in the basic services
of Ajman Free Zone and other important projects. This will provide
an opportunity for local, regional and international businesses to
participate in the electronic purchase orders.”
Marwan Al Naqi, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Tejari
commented saying “This partnership is an effective interface and
easy to use by the suppliers of Ajman Free Zone. It enables them to
conduct competitive bidding as part of the procurement processes.
The system facilitates to bidders the opportunity to participate in
the applications and tenders offered by the Ajman Free Zone. This
will provide significant savings in costs and improves market access
for the government entity.”
Tejari will work closely with AFZ to select the right solutions for
current businesses. The leading procurement technology equips
AFZA with appropriate tools to make better decisions about the
right competitively priced supplier. This will ultimately benefit the
emirate through its tendering processes.
Tejari is also able to track and measure the procurement
department’s KPIs through a strategic sourcing platform which is a
better integrated solution involving AFZA’s key stakeholders.
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