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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
Past News
30 May 2017
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Completes Successful Kidney Transplant
Read more on how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi completed a successful Kidney transplant.
24 Nov 2016
#UAEinnovators: 3D Printing a Tech Advance in Cardiac Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Dr. Thomas Bartel, Section Head, Interventional Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Institute, highlights the use of 3D printing and the advantages associated with the technology.
16 Nov 2016
Emirati Companies Take Home Top Honors
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi was awarded the Nationalization Initiative of the Year Award for their efforts in attracting and retaining Emirati talent
15 Nov 2016
How Three-Dimensional Printing Can Save Lives in the Medical Field
Dr. Thomas Bartel, Section Head, Interventional Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses the advantages of using 3D printing technology to support complex heart surgeries.
13 Nov 2016
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Earns JCI’s Gold Seal of Approval
Emirates Business: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has earned the prestigious Joint Commission International’s Gold Seal of Approval, setting a new benchmark forpatient care. Date November 13, 2016
10 Nov 2016
IBD: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Dr. Zaher Koutoubi, Staff Physician, Digestive Disease Institute, highlights the increasing prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for IBD. November 10, 2016
03 Nov 2016
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Receives International Award
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is the first UAE healthcare organization to achieve HIMSS Stage 7, an international benchmark for the use of advanced IT to improve patient care.
28 Oct 2016
Hundreds Participate in Cycle for Health UAE Launch
More than 220 people participated in the launch of Cycle for Health UAE, a new CCAD initiative which will include community cycling events in the coming months.
16 Oct 2016
Why the Thyroid Gland Holds the Key to Your Energy Levels
Dr. Hussein Saadi and Dr. Samer El-Kaissi, Staff Physicians, Medical Subspecialties Institute, highlight the important role of the thyroid in the body and symptoms associated with thyroid disorders.