Fareed Lutfi, Secretary General, Emirates Insurance Association
Overview: Effective workforce healthcare in the Middle East requires collaboration between public institutions, private insurers, and corporate organizations. This session explores how strategic partnerships can enhance healthcare delivery, improve employee wellbeing, and support organizational productivity.
Chakib Abouzaid, Secretary General, General Arab Insurance Federation
Overview: This panel brings together corporate leaders, insurers, HR professionals, and innovators to explore how organizations in the Middle East can design smarter, more effective healthcare insurance models for their workforce. The discussion will focus on aligning employee wellbeing with business strategy, optimizing coverage, and leveraging data-driven insights to deliver cost-effective, personalized, and sustainable corporate healthcare solutions.
Director | Author, Engagement Economics Consulting
President, Emirates Health Economics Society
Executive Director- Head of Enterprise Platforms, Emirates NBD
Published author and Global Speaker, Named top 100 women in Healthtech, Former Partner and Senior Vice President Global, Healthcare and Life Sciences at Frost & Sullivan
Vice President – Funder Relations, NMC Healthcare
Dr Sara Al Dallal, President, Emirates Health Economics Society
Professor Immanuel Azaad Moonesar, Former President of Academy of International Business (MENA) and Full Professor of Health Policy and Systems Research, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government
Dr Aftab Hasan, Founder & Chairman, Global Association of InsurTech Professionals (GAIP) – NPIO (Under the auspices of DIFC & supported by UNDRR), Secretary-General of Insurance Business Group (IBG)
Overview: This panel brings together HR leaders, corporate insurers, and workforce wellbeing experts to explore how collaboration between HR and insurance providers can create more human-centered corporate health programs in the Middle East. The discussion will focus on strategies to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and productivity through innovative insurance models, wellness integration, and data-driven insights.
Executive Managing Director, Consilium Advisory
Secretary General, General Arab Insurance Federation
Chief Executive Officer, Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital - Dubai
Senior Team Lead- Abu Dhabi Medical Unit, MedNet Global Healthcare Solutions -UAE
Overview: As corporate culture in the Middle East evolves, employees increasingly expect comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support as part of their benefits package. This session explores how organizations and insurers can design and implement coverage that addresses mental health needs, enhances employee engagement, and fosters a resilient workforce.
Hisham Elsaied, Partner- People & Leadership Development, ICAN, Fortune500 HR Director, Non Executive Director/Advisory Committee Member, Global ESG Leadership Organization
Haider Shamsi, Health Economist -HTA Market Access and Financial Affairs Specialist Department of Health Abu Dhabi
Overview: As corporate responsibility and sustainability gain prominence in the UAE, organizations are seeking health insurance solutions that align workforce wellbeing with ESG principles. This session explores how corporates and insurers can design sustainable, employee-centric health programs that deliver both social impact and business value.
Overview: Middle East organizations face increasing pressure to balance healthcare costs, manage risk, and deliver sustainable workforce benefits. This panel brings together insurers, corporate leaders, and experts to explore innovative models that enhance resilience, optimize spending, and promote workforce wellbeing.
Partner, Health Industries, PwC Middle East
AGM- Head of Claims Governance & Optimization, Aster DM Healthcare
Dubai has emerged as a hub for innovative corporate healthcare and workforce wellbeing initiatives, setting benchmarks for the region. This session highlights best practices, case studies, and actionable strategies that organizations can adopt to enhance employee health, engagement, and productivity.
Overview: The rise of digital health solutions and insurtech is transforming corporate healthcare coverage in the Middle East, offering organizations new ways to enhance employee wellbeing and operational efficiency. This session explores how telemedicine, data analytics, and technology-driven platforms are reshaping workforce health programs.
Overview: Corporate healthcare insurance in the Middle East faces increasing risks from fraud and misuse, which can significantly impact costs and employee trust. This session explores strategies and best practices for detecting, preventing, and managing fraud to protect both employers and insurers.
The Middle East is rapidly adopting digital innovations to transform corporate healthcare, creating opportunities to enhance workforce wellbeing, optimize costs, and improve employee engagement. This panel brings together insurers, HR leaders, and technology experts to explore how digital tools, telemedicine, and insurtech solutions are shaping the future of workforce health coverage.
Marketing Director, Sidra Healthcare
Overview: Lifestyle-related diseases are a growing challenge in the Middle East, impacting employee health, productivity, and corporate healthcare costs. This session explores how preventive health insurance programs can help organizations proactively manage risk, improve workforce wellbeing, and reduce long-term healthcare expenses.
Overview: In today’s data-driven environment, analytics is revolutionizing how employers and insurers design and deliver health and wellbeing benefits. This session explores how data intelligence can enhance decision-making, improve program effectiveness, and personalize workforce health strategies.
As the healthcare insurance landscape in the Middle East evolves, Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) are transforming from claims processors into strategic partners in workforce health management. This session explores how technology integration, advanced analytics, and workforce-focused innovations are reshaping the TPA model.
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