15th Middle East Healthcare Insurance Conference

1-2 Apr 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Theme: "Corporate Care 360: Building Smarter Insurance Models for the Workforce"

Programme

Day One
8:00am
Registration and Tea & Coffee Reception

Spotlight Session 1 Strategic & Policy-Level
9:00am
Opening Remarks & Welcome Keynote by Insurance Regulator

9:20am
Plenary Address 

Fareed Lutfi, Secretary General, Emirates Insurance Association

9:45am
Building Stronger Public–Private Collaborations for Workforce Healthcare Advancement in the Middle East

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

10:10am
Panel Session: Corporate Care 360: Building Smarter Insurance Models for the Workforce

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.

Moderator:
Kunal Wadhwani

Director | Author, Engagement Economics Consulting

Panellists:
Dr Sara Al Dallal

President, Emirates Health Economics Society

Dr Jassim Al Awadhi

Executive Director- Head of Enterprise Platforms, Emirates NBD

Reenita Das

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

Dr Deep Makkar

Vice President – Funder Relations, NMC Healthcare

11:10am
Networking Session

11:30am
Visionary Leadership Address from  Emirates Health Economics Society

Dr Sara Al Dallal, President, Emirates Health Economics Society

11:55am
Corporate Buffet Luncheon

Spotlight Session 2 Workforce-Centric & HR Integration
1:00pm
Insights into health policy innovation, vaccination strategy, and evidence-based approaches to workforce health protection across the region.

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

1:25pm
Plenary Session

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)

1:50pm
Panel Session : Humanizing Corporate Health in the Middle East: HR and Insurers in Partnership for Wellbeing

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.

Moderator:
Dr Mohammad Barakat

Executive Managing Director, Consilium Advisory

Panellists:
Chakib Abouzaid

Secretary General, General Arab Insurance Federation

Mark Adams

Chief Executive Officer, Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital - Dubai

Dr Shady Ashraf

Senior Team Lead- Abu Dhabi Medical Unit, MedNet Global Healthcare Solutions -UAE

2:50pm
Networking Session

3:10pm
Mental Health & Wellbeing Coverage: Meeting Workforce Expectations in a Changing Corporate Culture

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.

3:35pm
The Evolving Landscape of Leadership in the Middle East

Hisham Elsaied, Partner- People & Leadership Development, ICAN, Fortune500 HR Director, Non Executive Director/Advisory Committee Member, Global ESG Leadership Organization

4:00pm
Closing Remarks

 
Note: Programme is subject to change.
Day Two
8:00am
Registration and Tea & Coffee Reception

Spotlight Session 3 Regional Spotlight: Middle East Healthcare Insurance
9:00am
Connecting the Conversations: Chairman’s Reflections on Day 1 and Vision for Day 2

9:20am
From cost containment to value creation: How corporate health insurance in the GCC must transition to outcomes-based models

Haider Shamsi, Health Economist -HTA Market Access and Financial Affairs Specialist Department of Health Abu Dhabi

9:45am
Sustainable Corporate Health Insurance in the UAE: Integrating ESG for Workforce Wellbeing

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.

10:10am
Panel Session: Managing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in Middle East Corporate Healthcare: Innovative Models for a Resilient Workforce

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.

Panellists:
Tim Goodhew

Partner, Health Industries, PwC Middle East

Dr Mohamed Salama

AGM- Head of Claims Governance & Optimization, Aster DM Healthcare

11:10am
Networking Session

11:30am
Dubai’s Workforce Health Excellence: Best Practices in Corporate Healthcare and Employee Wellbeing

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.

11:55am
Corporate Luncheon Buffet

Spotlight Session 4 Technology & Digital Transformation / Specialized & Emerging Needs
1:00pm
Digital Health Ecosystems: How Telemedicine and Insurtech are Reshaping Workforce Coverage

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.

1:25pm
Fraud Prevention in Corporate Healthcare Insurance: Safeguarding Employers and Insurers

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.

1:50pm
Panel Session: Future-Ready Workforce Health: Digital Innovation in Middle East Corporate Insurance

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.

Panellist:
Karan Khanna

Marketing Director, Sidra Healthcare

2:50pm
Networking Session

3:10pm
Addressing Lifestyle-Related Diseases: Preventive Health Insurance Programs for the Workforce

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.

3:35pm
Applying data analytics to employer-based health and wellbeing benefits

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.

4:00pm
The Future of Third-Party Administration: Technology, Analytics, and Workforce-Centric Solutions

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.

4:25pm
Closing Remarks

 
Note: Programme is subject to change.

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