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19 May 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Becomes First in the Gulf Region to Offer Advanced Laser Therapy for Epilepsy and Brain Tumors

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is the first center in the Gulf Region to perform Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for patients with epilepsy or certain types of brain tumors. The minimally invasive, MRI-guided laser procedure offers targeted treatment with reduced surgical exposure, less tissue disruption, and quicker recovery compared to traditional open brain surgery. The procedure is supported by advanced surgical robotics and the latest navigation software for improved precision and treatment accuracy.

08 May 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Introduces Cardiac Neuroablation, an Advanced Procedure That Treats the Root Cause of Recurrent Fainting—Without a Permanent Device

• Minimally invasive procedure targets abnormal nerve signals affecting heart rhythm • Offers an alternative to permanent pacemaker implantation in selected patients • Marks a shift in cardiac care from symptom management to root-cause treatment

03 Apr 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Becomes First in the Region to Complete Intracept™ Procedure for Chronic Low Back Pain

Hospital becomes first to successfully perform minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat chronic vertebrogenic low back pain unresponsive to conventional treatments in the region

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07 Mar 2023

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi announces two Stroke Centers of Excellence in Abu Dhabi

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, announced Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) as Centers of Excellence for stroke in the Emirate.

06 Mar 2023

Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Inaugurates Fatima Bint Mubarak Center at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

State-of-the-art oncology center in Abu Dhabi provides world-class screening, diagnostics, and treatment plans to improve patient outcomes and quality of life

29 Jan 2023

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi experts to drive thought leadership at Arab Health Congress 2023

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi speakers set to underpin the success of CME-accredited congress with deep-seated expertise and international acumen

19 Jan 2023

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi undergoing CARF International accreditation in February 2023

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing world-class care, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is participating in an on-site accreditation survey by CARF

19 Jan 2023

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and College of Medicine and Health Sciences - United Arab Emirates University sign an MoU to promote research and education

The MoU aims to drive initiatives such as community-led research projects and the development, and placement of students

05 Jan 2023

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi 4th Angel Program

03 Jan 2023

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi supports the ‘Abu Dhabi Community Campaign’ to drive organ donation registration

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi installs its first ‘Hayat’ booth to drive organ donor registration in the UAE

19 Dec 2022

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Operation Smile UAE transform young faces with life-changing surgery

Fifteen life-changing surgeries for cleft lip and cleft palate transform faces and lives of adults and children from six months of age

16 Nov 2022