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Entities from the UAE and India have signed an agreement to collaborate on emergency medical and helicopter services.

by CEO Editorial Team

February 17, 2023 1

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India have taken a significant step towards strengthening their partnership in emergency medical and chopper services. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Abu Dhabi-based Rapid Precision Medicine (RPM) and the Indian aerospace and defense company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), facilitating cooperation in the fields of medical evacuation, search and rescue, and disaster management.

The partnership aims to enhance the availability and accessibility of high-quality medical emergency services in the region, especially in areas that are difficult to reach or are affected by natural calamities. As part of the agreement, HAL will provide RPM with helicopters equipped with medical facilities and RPM will provide the necessary medical expertise and technology.

The cooperation between RPM and HAL is expected to provide a boost to the UAE-India strategic partnership, which has been growing steadily in recent years. The two countries have been working together in various fields, including trade, investment, energy, and security.

India is already a major partner of the UAE in the healthcare sector. Several Indian healthcare companies have set up their operations in the UAE, and thousands of Indian doctors and healthcare professionals are working in the country. The MoU between RPM and HAL is expected to further strengthen the cooperation between the two countries in the field of healthcare.

The agreement is also significant because it reflects the UAE’s commitment to investing in advanced medical technology and expertise. The country has been taking major steps towards enhancing its healthcare infrastructure and capabilities in recent years. The government has launched several initiatives to attract and support medical research and innovation, and has invested heavily in healthcare facilities and services.

The partnership between RPM and HAL is also expected to have a positive impact on the overall healthcare industry in the region. By collaborating on advanced medical technology and expertise, the two entities can create innovative solutions that can be implemented across the region, benefitting people across the GCC countries.

“This MoU would mutually help us to explore opportunities nationally as well as internationally to provide the much needed helicopter emergency medical services and fixed wing emergency medical services,” Tom Louis, RPM chief executive officer Major said.

“RPM’s expertise in the oil and gas sector in the GCC region, both onshore and offshore, with a focus on the medical operations of facilities and emergency ambulance services, allows us to move ahead confidently with this collaboration, knowing we have the experience, know-how and technical and human capabilities to cater to the needs of HAL,” Louis said.

The agreement is a testament to the strong partnership between the UAE and India, and their shared commitment to innovation, development, and progress. The two countries have shown that they can work together in highly technical and complex fields, and that they can achieve significant progress by combining their expertise and resources.

The partnership between RPM and HAL is an important step towards enhancing emergency medical services in the region, and strengthening the strategic partnership between the UAE and India. It is a positive development for the healthcare industry in the region, and is expected to have a far-reaching impact on the lives of people in the GCC countries.