The Zayed Herbal Centre is preparing major new projects to boost herbal research, preserve Emirati traditions and improve future healthcare.
ABU DHABI: Traditional medicine in the UAE could be set for a major boost after His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Zayed Herbal Centre to review its latest projects and ambitious plans for the future.
During the visit, Sheikh Mansour learned how the centre is working to preserve Emirati herbal medicine while using modern science to understand how traditional remedies can support healthcare. The goal is to protect the country’s rich medical heritage and turn it into reliable, evidence-based treatments.
He toured the centre’s research labs, herbarium and knowledge facilities, where experts study native medicinal plants and document traditional healing practices that have been passed down through generations.
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Sheikh Mansour also reviewed ongoing clinical studies that are helping researchers better understand the benefits of herbal and traditional medicine. The findings will support future treatments and encourage more scientific research in this growing field.
The centre’s team also shared what they learned during research visits to South Korea, China and India. These countries have long histories of traditional medicine, and the UAE is looking at their successful models to help shape its own system.
Some of the biggest plans are still to come.
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The centre wants to open the UAE Clinic for Traditional and Integrative Medicine, launch a dedicated clinical trials unit and introduce academic qualifications for Emirati traditional medicine. It also plans to strengthen cooperation with the World Health Organisation, upgrade its laboratories and begin producing herbal medicines that meet international quality standards.
These projects are expected to create a stronger national system for herbal and traditional medicine while encouraging more innovation in healthcare.
Sheikh Mansour said the UAE remains committed to investing in scientific research and innovation while protecting its cultural heritage. By combining traditional knowledge with modern science, the country hopes to develop new healthcare solutions and strengthen its position as a regional leader in herbal and integrative medicine.
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