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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
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16 Nov 2022
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi experts urge screening even among non-smokers during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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11 Nov 2022
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi wins two coveted awards in the International Hospital Federation Awards 2022
Dr. Kwang Tae Kim Grand Hospital Award and Ashikaga- Nikken Excellence Award for Green Hospitals added to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s portfolio of distinction
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09 Nov 2022
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi adopts lifesaving state-of-the-art AI tech for diagnosing and treating stroke
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s AI-enhanced system ensures faster, more accurate evaluation and treatment for stroke patients

19 Sep 2022
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi ranked No.1 smart hospital in the UAE and GCC by Newsweek
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, has been ranked the No. 1 smart hospital in the UAE, and amongst the top 100 hospitals globally by Newsweek.

06 Sep 2022
Mubadala Health Junior Caregiver Program inspires the next generation of caregivers in the UAE
Students learned about Mubadala Health’s vision and mission and had real-life exposure to various healthcare professions across its network of leading healthcare organizations

30 Aug 2022
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi introduces lymphedema preventive supermicrosurgery for post-operative breast cancer patients to the UAE
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, has recently introduced bypass lymphedema surgery for breast cancer patients in the UAE, after findings show that one in five breast cancer patients is at risk of developing lymphedema.

14 Jul 2022
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi undergoing CARF International accreditation in August
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

22 Jun 2022
School administrator achieves dream of walking unassisted after ten-year battle with multiple sclerosis
Previously ‘Undiagnosed’ Emirati Benefits from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s ‘Patient-Centered’ Approach

22 May 2022
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi completes pioneering valve-in-vale transcatheter mitral valve replacement
Physicians successfully carried out a pioneering valve-in-valve transcatheter mitral valve replacement
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