netlink and Dubai HealthCare City launched first-of-its kind online global health care resource. The aim of the Dubai Healthcare City initiative is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to medical care and wellness seekers from the region (comprised of the GCC, Indian Sub continents, Northern Gulf, Central Asia, the Levant, North and East Asia) by creating a world class cluster of health care professionals and services providers at the heart of Dubai.

"By 2010, Dubai Healthcare City will become a globally acknowledged location of choice for healthcare and a center of excellence for specialist medical services, medical education, life science research, and technology leveraged healthcare services.

It will serve as the central gateway for patients and professionals to access a unique healthcare community comprised of specialized medical treatment, leading prevention and rehabilitation, high quality education, research and healthcare services."

This vision clearly positions Dubai Healthcare City among the top international healthcare centers and its realization will significantly contribute to the transformation of Dubai into a global hub of the knowledge economy by 2010.