UAE’s Pure Health acquires Dubai IT firm PureCS amid IPO preparations – The National

UAE’s Pure Health acquires Dubai IT firm PureCS amid IPO preparations – The National

Pure Health, the UAE’s largest healthcare group, has acquired Dubai-based IT services provider PureCS as it boosts its portfolio amid preparations for an initial public offering in Abu Dhabi next month.The 100 per cent acquisition of PureCS will help Pure Health use latest technology to enhance its services and solutions, "underpinned by the importance of the role of AI and technology in the healthcare and consumer sector", Pure Health said in a statement on Thursday.Pure Health, which is backed by Alpha Dhabi Holding and International Holding Company, declined to disclose the value of the deal to The National.The acquisition "further strengthens our position as we continue to revolutionise the healthcare industry", said Farhan Malik, managing director and group chief executive of Pure Health."With the added capabilities of dedicated tech company within the group, we are committed to raising the standards of healthcare excellence to further enhance patient care not only in the UAE, but globally within our international assets."Against the backdrop of continual digital advancements, it is imperative that we remain at the forefront, harnessing cutting-edge, digital-first technologies and cloud-based healthcare solutions that provide positive impacts on the lives of individuals and communities."The healthcare industry globally is tapping into the