The Dubai-based leader in healthcare advisory and AI technology unveils a state-of-the-art facility in Dubai Healthcare City, driving value-based healthcare transformation and improving patient outcomes across the MENA region.
Acorn Research, a Dubai-based pioneer in Healthcare Advisory and AI Driven technology, has unveiled its AI Healthcare Innovation Lab during Arab Health 2025. Strategically located in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), this state-of-the-art facility is poised to revolutionize healthcare delivery across the UAE, the MENA region and beyond. The innovation lab aims to advance value-based healthcare (VBHC) and improve patient outcomes through AI-driven solutions.
It will also serve as a dynamic collaboration hub, bringing together healthcare professionals, policymakers and AI experts to develop scalable solutions that optimize resource use, standardize medical necessity guidelines and care pathways, and improve patient outcomes.
The launch of the lab aligns with the UAE’s vision of fostering cutting-edge healthcare systems and setting global benchmarks, reflecting the strength of DHCC in enhancing healthcare delivery to meet the growing demands of the health sector. Supporting the strategic goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, the launch uses innovation and digital adoption to preserve and advance Dubai's quality of life.
Ameera Youssef, Chief Executive Officer of Acorn Research, said: “We are committed to driving a major shift in healthcare — from reactive to proactive care. The AI Healthcare Innovation Lab is a testament to this mission, enabling sustainable, data-driven solutions that place patients at the heart of healthcare transformation. This facility empowers providers, enhances systems for payors and supports authorities in shaping resilient healthcare ecosystems.”
Jaffar Bin Jaffar, Director of Partnerships at Dubai Healthcare City Authority, said: “The presence of the AI Healthcare Innovation Lab in Dubai Healthcare City underscores its strategic importance as a hub for healthcare excellence and innovation. By fostering collaboration among industry leaders, this initiative elevates Dubai’s standing as a pioneer in AI-driven healthcare, setting new benchmarks that resonate globally. The lab represents our shared commitment to advancing patient care and driving sustainable healthcare transformation.”
The key areas of focus include: Value-based Healthcare Platforms , which align care delivery with patient outcomes and payment models; Real-time Clinical Decision Support, empowering physicians with evidence-based care guidelines; AI Genome Analysis, advancing precision medicine for personalized treatments, early disease risk prediction and targeted prevention; Predictive Budgeting and Resource Allocation, offering tools for efficient financial planning, life expectancy and resource distribution; National and Payor Claims Audit Tools, designed to reduce fraud, enhance transparency and streamline reimbursements; Patient-centric VBHC Tools (PROM and PREM), integrating patient feedback into care pathways for continuous improvement; and Population Health Management, leveraging data-driven strategies to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.
Acorn Research began its operations in DHCC and expanded from there, underscoring DHCC’s efforts to build a thriving ecosystem for its business partners to grow.