14/09/2026 05:22 AST
PureHealth Holding, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, today announced the international expansion of its platform into laboratory operations across the UK, through its subsidiary, Circle Health Group, establishing PureLab's operations in the UK.
The agreement establishes an integrated diagnostics capability that will support Circle's network of more than 50 hospitals while creating a new platform for future growth across the United Kingdom.
Under the agreement, Circle will take over selected UK laboratory operations from Unilabs Limited, including two dedicated hub laboratories in Euston and Cavendish Square, London, supported by a network of fully licensed laboratories across the UK. Together, the laboratories provide pathology, histopathology, blood sciences, microbiology and specialist diagnostic services, serving an established base of more than 90 external healthcare clients.
The expansion builds on the expertise of PureLab, part of PureHealth and the UAE's largest laboratory operator, which manages a network of more than 150 laboratories across the country and processes over 25 million tests annually. Supported by advanced automation, AI-enabled diagnostics and internationally accredited laboratory operations, PureLab will bring proven clinical, operational and technological expertise to the platform.
Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer of PureHealth, said: "This expansion demonstrates how we create greater value by connecting expertise across our international portfolio. By bringing together Circle Health Group's leading hospital network with PureLab's proven diagnostics capabilities, we are creating an integrated model that strengthens every stage of the patient journey, from diagnosis through to treatment.
"As we continue to scale internationally, our focus is not simply on expanding our footprint, but on building connected healthcare ecosystems that combine clinical excellence, operational expertise and innovation to deliver better outcomes for patients. As we scale these capabilities internationally, we are also creating opportunities to bring global experience, innovation and clinical insights back into our ecosystem, supporting the continued advancement of care for communities in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. At the same time, our international growth is expanding the contribution of overseas markets to our business, diversifying our revenue base and creating sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders."
Diagnostics play a critical role across the patient journey, supporting earlier diagnosis, timely clinical decision-making and improved health outcomes. By integrating laboratory services, PureHealth will strengthen oversight of quality, capacity and turnaround times while enabling closer collaboration between laboratory specialists and clinicians across its hospital network.
Circle's existing clinical activity provides an established foundation of laboratory volumes from day one, with additional eligible volumes expected to transition over time. Alongside supporting Circle's hospitals, the laboratory network will continue to provide high-quality diagnostic services to its existing external healthcare clients across the UK.
Paul Manning, Chief Executive Officer, Circle Health Group, said: "Integrating diagnostics more closely with our hospitals allows us to deliver a more connected model of care. It strengthens collaboration between clinicians and laboratory specialists, improves operational responsiveness and provides a strong foundation to support our continued growth while maintaining high-quality services for our external healthcare partners."
The expansion further strengthens PureHealth's international healthcare platform by adding complementary capabilities that deepen integration across the care pathway, diversify revenue streams and support the Group's long-term growth strategy.
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