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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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08 Apr 2022

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to launch evening clinics during Holy Month of Ramadan

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, has opened its evening clinics that will run throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan, further emphasizing its commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered healthcare services in the region.

06 Apr 2022

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi ranked UAE’s top hospital in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2022 list

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, has been recognised as the top hospital in the UAE in this year’s World’s Best Hospitals index, which is compiled by Newsweek and Statista Inc.

21 Mar 2022

Early diagnosis critical for colorectal cancer: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi experts recommend regular screening for all over 40s

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s pioneering ‘For Women, By Women’ program seeks to eliminate barriers to early detection of colorectal cancer

28 Feb 2022

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Becomes First Hospital in The Region to Introduce New Minimally Invasive Treatment For Glaucoma

21 Feb 2022

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi achieves major milestone with topping-off of new Cancer Center building

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, today completed the exterior construction of its new Cancer Center in the UAE capital. Learn more.

24 Nov 2021

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Performs UAE’S First Tricuspid Clip Heart Procedure

Previously ‘Untreatable’ Patients Benefit from Innovative, Complex Non-Surgical Procedure

22 Nov 2021

Gold and Bronze Amongst Three Awards Given to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi By the American Heart Association

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Physicians Recognized Globally For Life-Saving Care for Mother and Baby Cleveland

17 Nov 2021

Most Men Unwilling to Quit Smoking Despite Heart Attack Risk

New data from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi highlights the need for men to act now to improve health

14 Nov 2021

Innovative Procedure Makes Heartburn Medication A Thing of The Past

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Introduces Non-Surgical Procedure to Treat Acid Reflux