Medical tourism in the Middle East: the prognosis is good
The region is well placed to tap into the booming medical and wellness tourism segments, according to Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, although a formalized strategic approach is needed to support sustainable sectoral growth.
Dubai ranks first in Arab region on latest Global Medical Tourism Index
It was ranked 5th in quality and services facilities benchmark; 7th in the environmental destination; and 13th in terms of its medical tourism industry.
Jordan sets a comprehensive strategy to become a medical tourism destination
The medical tourism plan to receive Arab and foreign patients, and the measures in place to facilitate arrival and departure.
Global medical tourism will reach USD 144 billion by 2025
Medical tourism is mainly driven by cosmetic treatment which represents more than two-fifths of the total market share in 2017.