Hessa Al Qassim

The 2025 Healthcare Odyssey

Welcome to the first edition of Law Update for 2025. As we begin this exciting year, we are pleased to turn our attention to one of the most dynamic sectors in the UAE and the broader GCC region – healthcare. Over the past several years, the region has seen unprecedented growth in this sector, driven by legislative advancements, technological innovations, and the increasing focus on sustainability and AI. As such, healthcare is set to be one of the most important sectors in the coming decade.

In this issue, we explore key themes that are significantly shaping the future of healthcare in the UAE, such as recent changes in foreign ownership laws. These reforms present a major opportunity for foreign investors, opening up new avenues for international collaborations and improving the overall healthcare infrastructure. The changes in ownership laws are an important milestone, and we provide an analysis of what this means for the industry and the various players involved.

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Biography

Hessa Al Qassim obtained her law degree in 2020 and completed her lawyer training that same year. She began her professional journey with an internship at a globally renowned airline company, gaining invaluable experience in the legal finance department. Following this, Hessa joined a leading UK firm, where she worked within the corporate and real estate departments, developing a wide range of legal skills, which includes drafting and representing parties on various sides of transactions, including the government.

Since joining Al Tamimi & Company, Hessa has been contributing to both the litigation and banking departments, where she continue to expand her expertise in these key legal areas.