Dubai To Host GCLS Semester Symposium On Longevity Innovation In The Middle East

Dubai is preparing to host the second GCLS Semester Symposium on 2nd - 3rd February, highlighting longevity and healthy ageing. The event will take place at the Dubai Knowledge Park Auditorium and is titled ‘The New Era of Longevity: Innovation for the Middle East’.

The Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS) is organising the symposium in partnership with Dubai Science Park. The gathering is positioned as a key regional forum on longevity, aiming to connect global experts with decision-makers and investors based in the Middle East.

The agenda features more than 40 international speakers delivering keynote talks, panel discussions, and cross-disciplinary sessions. Topics include the biology of ageing, biomarkers and diagnostics, preventive and lifestyle-focused strategies, clinical adoption of new therapies, funding mechanisms, regulatory structures, and building sustainable longevity ecosystems.

Organisers aim to show how advances in ageing biology, preventive medicine, and health technology can move from research into widespread practice. The programme is designed to highlight practical models that could suit Middle East health systems, while also addressing investor interest and policy considerations around healthspan.

Prof. Dr. Dominik Thor, President of the Geneva College of Longevity Science, said, "Longevity science is moving rapidly from theory to application. The GCLS Semester Symposium creates a platform where global expertise and regional ambition intersect - enabling meaningful dialogue on how prevention, science, and systems innovation can shape the future of healthspan in the Middle East."

The event supports Dubai’s broader efforts to strengthen its knowledge economy and healthcare innovation base. It also aligns with regional plans to manage ageing populations, rising lifestyle-related diseases, and demand for preventive healthcare services across the Gulf and wider Middle East.

"Dubai is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for innovation dedicated to advancing human longevity and wellbeing," said Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai International Academic City, part of TECOM Group. "The GCLS Semester Symposium demonstrates our commitment to fostering a dynamic environment where groundbreaking research can directly inform practical solutions, uniting scientific discovery with market readiness."

With inputs from WAM