'Not Slowing Down': UAE Business Signals Continued Expansion Despite Regional Conflict

2026-03-22 02:40:09

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[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war<\/a><\/strong> for the latest regional developments.]<\/em><\/p>
Businesses in the UAE are continuing to grow and invest, with leaders showing strong confidence in the country despite ongoing regional tensions.<\/p>
Healthcare group Burjeel Holdings is among those moving ahead with its expansion plans, opening a new medical centre at Silicon Central in Dubai Silicon Oasis while announcing further projects in the pipeline.<\/p>
\u201cWe are not slowing down. In fact, we are opening more, with another centre coming up soon in Dubai and a hospital planned by the end of the year,\u201d said Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings.<\/p>
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He added that the group remains confident in the UAE\u2019s business environment, citing strong institutional support and the ability to adapt quickly during uncertain periods.<\/p>
\u201cHealthcare is always a long-term approach. Whatever is happening within the region, we believe this phase will pass, and we continue to expand with confidence,\u201d he said.<\/p>"},{"id":"12908915-b4a2-4558-9119-90709cbc766a","type":"image","family_id":"cb485080-6917-4ab8-89b4-299cb06b8d97","page_url":"\/story\/926344d6-e434-4520-888f-610c60287975\/element\/12908915-b4a2-4558-9119-90709cbc766a","title":"","description":"","metadata":{},"subtype":"","text":"","image_attribution":"","alt_text":"","hyperlink":"","image_s3_key":"khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg","thumb_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=350&height=233&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556","medium_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=180&height=120&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556","gallery_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=600&height=400&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556","large_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=600&height=400&format=auto","original_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg","hero_image_metadata":{"width":5522,"height":3556,"mime_type":"","file_size":0,"file_name":"","focus_point":[1322,849]},"section_thumb_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=350&height=233&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556","sub_section_thumb_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=600&height=400&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556","sub_section_more":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=230&height=153&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556","home_gallery_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=450&height=300&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556","home_gallery_thumb_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=450&height=300&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556","home_230_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=230&height=153&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556","home_600_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=600&height=400&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556","home_450_image":"https:\/\/imgengine.khaleejtimes.com\/khaleejtimes-english\/2026-03-22\/qytalqle\/Yusuff_Ali_M_A___Dr__Shamsheer_Vayalil__during_the_opening_of_Burjeel_Medical_Center_jpg__1_.jpeg?width=450&height=300&format=auto&mode=crop&rect=0,0,5334,3556"},{"id":"770544b6-3644-4ae8-893c-eec380511b8d","type":"text","family_id":"082b9229-1e09-4982-877b-b058002c3eb3","page_url":"\/story\/926344d6-e434-4520-888f-610c60287975\/element\/770544b6-3644-4ae8-893c-eec380511b8d","title":"","description":"","metadata":{},"subtype":"","text":"
Dr Vayalil drew parallels with previous global challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic<\/a>, and said that resilience and adaptability have become key to sustaining growth. <\/p>
\u201cWe have seen similar challenges before. What we have learnt is resilience and how to adapt quickly to changing situations,\u201d he said. \u201cThe leadership and regulators here support us, and that gives us the confidence to keep moving forward and launching new initiatives.\u201d<\/p>
The new Burjeel Medical Center, inaugurated by Yusuff Ali MA, Chairman and Managing Director of Lulu Group, is another step in the group\u2019s expansion strategy across the UAE, with a focus on community-based healthcare supported by digital systems. Dr Vayalil said that evolving customer expectations are also shaping how businesses approach growth.<\/p>
\u201cDemand is changing, and we have to keep adapting to what people need today. We cannot take our customers for granted and we have to keep evolving,\u201d he said.<\/p>
Dh1-million initiative<\/strong> <\/p>
As part of the launch, Burjeel Holdings also announced a Dh1-million community health initiative for residents of Dubai Silicon Oasis. Under the programme, 1,000 residents will receive Dh1,000 in health credits that can be used for consultations, diagnostics and wellness services at the new centre.<\/p>
\u201cThese initiatives are about making people feel valued and ensuring they get the care they deserve within their communities,\u201d said Dr Vayalil, adding that the group aims to bring more accessible healthcare closer to residents.<\/p>
He highlighted that despite changing conditions, consumer confidence remains strong, reflecting stability in the UAE. \u201cPeople adapt quickly. You can see places are busy, and confidence is in the air,\u201d he said.<\/p>"},{"id":"a28e4368-b1d2-4e2f-8dc6-5645d696f69e","type":"text","family_id":"44841947-04e0-4866-9cfa-b07453b5975f","page_url":"\/story\/926344d6-e434-4520-888f-610c60287975\/element\/a28e4368-b1d2-4e2f-8dc6-5645d696f69e","title":"","description":"","metadata":

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