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UAE Business: $148m healthtech investment puts GCC startups in focus

Healthcare technology startups across the GCC attracted $148 million in disclosed investment between January 2025 and July 2026, according to PitchBook data These investment trends and the opportunities shaping the next phase of regional healthtech growth will be a key focus at. WHX Tech’s startup and investment focus is highlighted by two show features: the Investor Programme and the Xcelerate Startup Competition, taking place on the.

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