PureHealth unveils AI-powered national diagnostic lab in Abu Dhabi

PureHealth has unveiled its AI-powered Lab, a flagship AI-driven diagnostic facility developed under its subsidiary, PureLab, aimed at strengthening national diagnostic services across the UAE.

The 70,000-square-foot facility is designed to deliver AI-driven automation, real-time quality control, and seamless integration with a network of more than 140 laboratories holding over 50 international accreditations.

The seven-storey AI-powered Lab is equipped to process more than 30 million samples annually and has been designed with built-in capacity for future expansion, positioning it to meet the UAE’s growing demand for advanced diagnostic capabilities.

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Dr. Fayeza Saif Alyafei, Executive Director of the Healthcare Quality Sector at DoH, said: “The launch of PureLab’s AI-powered Lab represents a significant step forward in advancing Abu Dhabi’s vision for a smart, integrated, and patient-centred healthcare system.

“As the regulator, we are committed to fostering innovation and enabling high-impact investments that enhance diagnostic accuracy, accelerate care delivery, and improve health outcomes.”

Operating 24/7, PureLab’s AI-powered Lab integrates AI intelligence, robotics, energy-efficient infrastructure, and the UAE’s most advanced sample transport and automation systems.

The facility offers more than 1,800 test parameters across a wide range of specialties, including anatomic pathology, molecular genetics, hematopathology, histocompatibility for organ and bone marrow transplants, infectious disease detection, and environmental testing. It also provides comprehensive services in routine clinical pathology, including chemistry, immunoassay, serology, coagulation, and microbiology.

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The AI-powered Lab is supported by a multidisciplinary team of 1,300 expert consultants with experience in laboratory management and clinical operations, underpinning a patient- and clinician-centric model focused on AI-enhanced diagnostic accuracy, data confidentiality, and clinical relevance.

Arindam Haldar, CEO of PureLab, said, “Established as the UAE’s core facility, it will serve as a national cornerstone for essential health programmes, including newborn screening, infectious disease monitoring, and transplant compatibility.”

At the centre of the facility’s innovation is an AI-powered digital pathology platform using Whole Slide Imaging (WSI), which converts traditional slides into high-resolution digital images to enable rapid AI-assisted analysis of disease markers and anomalies.

The lab connects oncology centres nationwide, supporting real-time remote slide viewing, virtual consultations, and faster, AI-enhanced clinical decision-making.

The facility incorporates sustainability features including a fully hybrid transport fleet, paperless digital reporting, energy-efficient window films, and rooftop solar panels, aligning with the UAE’s net-zero emissions strategy.

Healthcare providers can submit a wide range of tests through a unified, cost-effective platform, reducing reliance on multiple laboratories. The lab also supports community-based diagnostics, including walk-in services and home-testing pilots.