First-ever 5G-powered ambulance unveiled at Gitex Dubai

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Response Plus Medical, a subsidiary of Response Plus Holding PJSC, the largest on-site healthcare, emergency medical services, and occupational health solutions provider in the UAE, and e&, have introduced the new generation of 5G ambulances at Gitex Dubai, the world’s largest startup and tech show, that ran from Oct.16 to 20, 2023 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

With the new 5G feature, RPM’s fleet of ambulances now allows for remote diagnosis by enabling seamless connection between patients, ambulance staff and medical experts using etisalat by e&’s 5G private network.

Response Plus Medical's 350+ ambulance fleet will benefit from the high speed and low latency of the 5G network allowing vehicles to locate patients who need immediate care in critical moments, as well as enabling real-time transmission of patient vitals and health data from the vehicle directly to the command centre or hospital.

Lizinda Van Heerden, Response Plus Medical's Integrated Ambulance Fleet In charge commented, "I think we are moving into an era of excitement. Technology advancement will improve patient care in emergency situations; this 5G network will provide real-time data, which will be exchanged between first responders and medical practitioners. Data will be transferred faster with low latency, enabling images to be analysed quickly. This will lead to a more accurate diagnosis before the patient arrives at the hospital."

"It is noteworthy that this is the first fleet of ambulances in the UAE to be connected over a 5G private network, which will further contribute to elevating the standards of the country’s healthcare sector by providing effective solutions that deliver advanced patient care, support professionals, and promote the well-being of the population."

e& inks pact with Ministry of Education

e& and the UAE Ministry of Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance technology education programmes in the UAE.

The MoU was signed during Gitex Global 2023 and will focus on nurturing a digital-first mindset among students, using next-generation digital tools, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), to augment the educational sphere. The MoU reflects the critical role of technology education in the sustainable growth of the UAE economy, and this partnership creates a network of visionaries committed to improving technology education.

Through this collaboration, they will work together to develop and offer state-of-the-art computer science education, providing access to the latest technological advancements including integrating AI tools and mechanisms, which will enhance the educational sector.

Eng. Mohammed Al Ali, Director of the Information Technology Department at the Ministry of Education, and Dena Almansoori, Group Chief Human Resources Officer at e&, signed the MoU in the presence of Dr Mohamed Al-Mualla, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Academic Affairs, and Hatem Dowidar, GCEO, e&.