International SOS Acquires Via Medica International Healthcare to Strengthen Operations in the UAE

VCBeat has learned that International SOS, a world-leading health and security risk management company, has recently acquired Via Medica International Healthcare, a healthcare service provider in the Abu Dhabi region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), further strengthening its resource deployment and service capabilities in the UAE. By joining forces, International SOS and Via Medica combine global expertise with local capabilities to deliver internationally standardized medical, emergency response, and occupational health solutions to the UAE and the broader Gulf region.

Laurent Sabourin, Managing Director of International SOS (left), and Khaled Lutfe, CEO of Via Medica

Laurent Sabourin, Managing Director of International SOS, stated: “By closely integrating International SOS’s global standards with Via Medica’s deep local expertise, we can deliver scalable, high-quality healthcare solutions that empower the wide range of companies operating in the UAE to achieve their goals in building operational resilience, ensuring security, and advancing excellence in health and medical care.”

Khaled Lutfe, CEO of Via Medica, added, “This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both Via Medica and the UAE’s healthcare sector. As a company that grew up in Abu Dhabi, I am immensely proud to join International SOS, an organization with a deep heritage and a global footprint. This achievement not only reflects our continued growth but also demonstrates our ability to drive scale while staying true to our founding mission. Our team remains committed to safeguarding those who are building the future of the UAE, and together with International SOS, we will set new standards in emergency medical response, corporate resilience, and employee care.”

Via Medica employs over 700 licensed healthcare professionals in the UAE, providing on-site medical services, emergency medical response, and healthcare staff training to public and private entities, including the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Aldar Properties, and academic institutions. Through this partnership, these organizations will benefit from International SOS’s international quality service standards, clinical governance framework, and global health and safety expertise. This collaboration aims to enhance employee well-being, strengthen medical response capabilities, and foster cooperation across key sectors such as energy, construction, and logistics, thereby contributing to the realization of the “UAE Vision 2031.”

Lutfe stated, “Our mission is simple: to save lives. By investing in local talent and leveraging International SOS’s global network, we provide robust protection for employees across the UAE’s core industries, ensuring they have access to world-class healthcare and medical emergency support, wherever they may be.”

International SOS safeguards employees worldwide from health and security threats through customized risk management and health solutions. In emergencies, International SOS delivers immediate response, preventive insights, and 24/7 support via a network of over 12,000 medical, security, logistics, and digital experts stationed at 1,200 locations across 90 countries. Serving more than 9,000 organizations globally, including the majority of Fortune Global 500 companies, International SOS helps businesses achieve resilience, continuity, and sustainable development.

Via Medica is a healthcare and emergency services provider headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. Through its partnership with International SOS, it delivers compliant, scalable, and high-quality medical solutions to various industries. The company serves clients in sectors such as energy, construction, government, and academia, earning industry recognition for its commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and excellent clinical services.