H.E. Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais, the UAE Minister of Health and Prevention, met H.E. Jo Vandeurzen, the Flemish Minister for Welfare, Public Health and Family, at the Ministry's Office in Dubai to check out bilateral opportunities for cooperation in health care consisting of exchange of proficiency in the areas of continuing medical education, best medical practices, health information technology, and health communication strategies.

The Undersecretary H.E. Dr Mohammad Salim Al Olama, the Assistant Undersecretary for Hospitals Sector H.E. Dr Yousif Al Serkal, and the Belgian Ambassador to UAE, H.E. Dominique Minor were likewise present at the session.

The two parties explored possibilities of building alliances in the health care sector to enhance the quality of services supplied in the medical facilities and health centers. They likewise discussed establishing state-of-the-art research centers and medical labs with cutting-edge devices and innovation in addition to starting physician exchange programs.

H.E. Al Owais said that the meeting reflected the dynamic relations between the two countries and the shared interest in improving their corresponding health systems, boosting the health care services, and incorporating 'Smart' services in the health care procedures for enhancing customer complete satisfaction. The conference facilitated discussions on most current developments in medical centers, success stories in revamping university education in accordance with the modern requirements of the medical career, and the ongoing efforts to develop research and scientific labs.

The Belgian Minister applauded UAE's accomplishments in updating health legislation and medical facilities along with its efforts in upgrading the competencies of health professionals. He revealed his country's desire to sustain the exceptional relations with UAE and check out chances for exchange of knowledge and expertise. He added that Belgium is looking forward to initiating joint scientific research programs, reciprocal involvement in scientific and technical conferences, and strengthening medical tourism programs with UAE