PM Masrour Barzani, UAE Minister of Health Discuss Strengthening Healthcare Cooperation
The growing importance of medical advancements and health sector reform were part of the discussions.

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with UAE Minister of Health and Prevention, H.E. Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, on Tuesday, in Dubai.
The meeting, attended by KRG Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector between the Kurdistan Region and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The growing importance of medical advancements and health sector reform were part of the discussions, as both sides stressed the need for stronger partnerships to improve healthcare infrastructure, services, and medical expertise in the Kurdistan Region.
The meeting underscored the Kurdistan Region’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access and enhance the quality of medical services.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s engagement on the sidelines of WGS25 highlights the KRG’s vision that healthcare remains a key priority for government reform, emphasizing the need for collaboration with international partners like the UAE to drive sustainable improvements.
This engagement reflects the KRG’s broader strategy of strengthening ties with Gulf nations to boost economic and sectoral growth in key areas, including healthcare.
As discussions progress, further details on specific initiatives and collaborations are expected to emerge, paving the way for a more robust healthcare framework in the Kurdistan Region.