The United Arab Emirates University has opened a stem cell research centre dedicated to addressing the increasing global demand for regenerative treatments.  

According to the University, this is the first of its kind in the academic world in the UAE. As well as supporting research, the centre aims to enhance manufacturing capabilities and establish international partnerships to support the stem cell market in the Middle East.

Professor Fatma Al Jasmi, Acting Dean of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the UAEU, said, “The opening of the Stem Cell Research Centre is a significant achievement that reflects the university’s vision to promote research innovation and build national capacities in medical sciences. Through this centre, we aim to prepare a new generation of Emirati scientists capable of offering advanced medical solutions and solidifying the UAE’s position as a global leader in regenerative medicine.”