Abu Dhabi:Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement is enhancing national partnerships and integrating capabilities that support military medicine and defence readiness. This effort is in support of the Executive Directorate of Military Health's role in ensuring the success of the 46th World Congress on Military Medicine 2026, where Tawazun serves as the National Partner. The event is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from November 9th to 13th, in collaboration with the ADNEC Group.
According to Wam, the council's role aligns with its mandate to bolster the defence and security ecosystem and expand national capabilities that ensure defence preparedness. This includes areas such as military medicine, field medical solutions, advanced technologies, protective equipment, and emergency response.
The World Congress offers an international stage to demonstrate Emirati capabilities and solutions in military medicine and operational support, highlighting innovations that enhance military healthcare and emergency response, as well as showcasing advanced solutions for protection and safety in operational contexts.
Khalifa Ayada Al Hameli, Executive Director of Strategy and Executive Affairs at Tawazun, emphasized the importance of military medicine as a critical component of defence readiness, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of armed forces personnel and improving the capacity to address operational challenges. He reiterated Tawazun's commitment to advancing integration with the Executive Directorate of Military Health to align national needs with industrial and technological capabilities, thereby enabling solutions for this essential sector.
Al Hameli further noted that advancing military medicine necessitates ongoing integration across medical expertise, technological innovation, and industrial capabilities, as well as international cooperation and knowledge exchange. He highlighted that platforms like the World Congress provide an opportunity to showcase the UAE's capabilities in military healthcare, emergency response, and operational readiness, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the national defence ecosystem.
