Acquisition enhances healthcare and emergency response capabilities for key UAE industries.
International SOS, the world’s leading health and security services company, has strengthened its presence in the United Arab Emirates through the acquisition of Via Medica International Healthcare, a leading Abu Dhabi-based healthcare and medical services provider. Via Medica in association with International SOS combines global expertise with deep local capability to deliver world-class healthcare, emergency response, and occupational health solutions across the UAE and the wider Gulf region.
Laurent Sabourin, Group Managing Director, International SOS, said:
The combination of our global standards and Via Medica’s local expertise enables us to deliver scalable, high-quality medical solutions that directly support the UAE’s goals for resilience, safety, and healthcare excellence,Khaled Lutfe, CEO of Via Medica, said:
This acquisition represents an important milestone for us and for the UAE’s healthcare landscape. I’m proud to be part of an Abu Dhabi-born start-up that has grown from local roots to join an organisation with International SOS’s global reach and history. It reflects how far we’ve come while staying true to who we are – we’re very much the same company, we’ve just multiplied our capabilities. Every day, our teams protect the people building the UAE’s future, and together we’re setting new standards for readiness, resilience, and care.
With a team of over 700 licensed healthcare professionals across the UAE, Via Medica delivers on-site medical services, emergency response, and health workforce training to public and private sector clients, including the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, ADNOC and Aldar, as well as humanitarian and academic institutions. These clients will now benefit from the Group’s global standards, clinical governance frameworks, and international health and security expertise, supporting the UAE’s Vision 2031 by advancing workforce wellbeing, strengthening medical readiness, and fostering collaboration across essential industries such as energy, construction, and logistics.
Lutfe adds:
Our mission is simple: to save lives. By investing in local talent and international systems, we ensure that workers in the UAE’s most vital sectors have access to world-class healthcare and emergency support, wherever they are.
About Via Medica in Association with International SOS
Via Medica, in association with International SOS, is a UAE-based healthcare and emergency medical services provider delivering licensed, scalable, and high-quality medical solutions across industries. The company supports clients in energy, construction, government, academic, and humanitarian sectors, and is recognised for its commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence.About the International SOS Group of Companies; 40 years of saving lives
The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of protecting and saving lives. Wherever you are, we deliver customized security risk management, health and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity. In the event of a security incident, epidemic, extreme weather or any other business-disrupting event, we provide an immediate response, giving you and your workforce peace of mind. We uniquely combine industry-leading technology with expertise in security, medical and logistics to deliver prevention programs that offer real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground support.
Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group has been saving lives for 40 years. Headquartered in London and Singapore, we are trusted by over 9,000 organizations. This includes the majority of the Fortune Global 500, as well as mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions, and NGOs. Nearly 13,000 global experts stand with you to provide support and assistance from over 1,200 locations in 90 countries, over 110 languages, 24/7, 365 days a year.
We help protect your people and your organization, as well as support your compliance reporting needs. By partnering with us, your organization can fulfill its Duty of Care responsibilities and fortify its business continuity.
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