Health databases & datasets: Middle East

HDB-0106

Qatar Precision Health Institute

Qatar Foundation The Qatar Precision Health Institute maintains large-scale genomic and biobank repositories of biological samples and health data from Qatari citizens and residents, including whole genome sequencing data and a disease genomics database. The institute provides research access through a research portal and offers customized genotyping tools including the Q-Chip microarray developed from genomic data. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0107

Clalit Research Institute

Clalit Health Services Clalit Research Institute maintains one of the world's richest integrated healthcare data repositories spanning over 30 years of fully digitized medical records from over 5.5 million members of Clalit Health Services. The institute provides access to longitudinal clinical data including diagnoses, hospitalizations, medications, laboratory results, and medical procedures for research applications. Research database Credentialed HDB-0108

KSM Research and Innovation Center

Maccabi Healthcare Services KSM Research and Innovation Center maintains research access to Maccabi Healthcare Services' digital medical records covering 2.6 million members with 30 years of longitudinal data, plus Israel's largest biobank containing over 1 million samples. The center supports research through multiple divisions including innovation and big data analytics, epidemiology, and clinical research infrastructure. Research database Credentialed HDB-0110

Emirati Reference Genome Programme

Department of Health, Abu Dhabi; Group 42 The Emirati Reference Genome Programme is a national genomics initiative launched in 2021 that collects biological samples and generates whole-genome sequencing data from Emirati citizens to create a reference genome representing the genetic diversity of the UAE population. The programme combines advanced sequencing technology and artificial intelligence to develop precision medicine applications tailored to Emirati genetics and support discovery of population-specific disease variants. Open dataset Credentialed HDB-0265

Israel Central Bureau of Statistics

Central Bureau of Statistics, State of Israel Israel's official statistical authority publishing comprehensive demographic, social, and health statistics including population, mortality, morbidity, and healthcare infrastructure data. Health data is freely accessible through the bureau's Statistical Abstract of Israel and thematic statistical databases. Open dataset Open access HDB-0266

Israel National Cancer Registry

Israel Center for Disease Control (ICDC), Ministry of Health Established in 1960 and under the auspices of the Israel Center for Disease Control since 2005, this registry maintains mandatory reporting of all newly diagnosed cancer cases in Israel since 1982. Registry data supports cancer surveillance, epidemiological research, and policy monitoring; access to microdata requires application through the Ministry of Health. Research database By application HDB-0283

Saudi Cancer Registry

Saudi Health Council, National Cancer Center Population-based national cancer registry established in 1992, collecting incidence and mortality data from across Saudi Arabia through registrars deployed to hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. Publishes annual reports with geographic distribution, demographic analysis, and risk factor data coded in ICD-10 for research and policy decision-making. Open dataset Open access HDB-0284

Abu Dhabi Department of Health Open Data Dashboards

Department of Health — Abu Dhabi (DoH) Interactive open data portal launched in 2019 providing real-time health statistics for Abu Dhabi's healthcare system through visual dashboards with configurable filters and trend analysis. Includes data on births, deaths, inpatient and outpatient records, diagnoses, and healthcare provider information with international benchmarking. Open dataset Open access HDB-0285

Dubai Health Data Sandbox

Sandbox Dubai, Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Health Authority, Digital Dubai Controlled research environment providing de-identified, longitudinal electronic health records from participating Dubai healthcare facilities since 2018, including demographics, medications, lab results, and encounters. Designed for technology companies and startups to validate health innovations including AI diagnostics, chronic care monitoring, and digital therapeutics. Research database By application HDB-0286

Gulf Centre for Cancer Registration (GCCR)

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC), Executive Office of the Health Ministers' Council for GCC States Regional population-based cancer registry established in 1997 collecting harmonized incidence and mortality data across six Gulf Cooperation Council nations (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman) using standardized coding practices. One of Asia's largest cancer incidence databases, supporting epidemiological research and health policy across the region. Research database Credentialed HDB-0299

IRCT (Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials)

Iran University of Medical Sciences; Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) IRCT registers studies that prospectively assign human participants to health-related interventions in order to evaluate effects on health outcomes, and accepts registrations from researchers worldwide. It was established with support from Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education and is hosted by Iran University of Medical Sciences, with search open to the public. Trial registry Open access HDB-0302

LBCTR (Lebanon Clinical Trials Registry)

Ministry of Public Health, Lebanon LBCTR is an online registry of clinical trials being undertaken in Lebanon, owned and funded by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. Its mandatory data items comply with the WHO minimum registration dataset, and WHO lists it among the ICTRP primary registries. Trial registry Open access HDB-0391

Abu Dhabi Biobank

Department of Health Abu Dhabi and M42 Abu Dhabi Biobank is a public-private partnership operating a hybrid cord blood and tissue repository with storage capacity for over five million human samples. The biobank supports research access to biological samples and linked health data for therapeutic discovery and precision medicine research. IPD repository By application HDB-0434

Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS)

Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics Palestine's official statistical authority collecting, preserving, and publishing demographic, social, economic, environmental and health statistics since 2000, including vital registration data, hospital statistics, healthcare indicators, and maternal and child health metrics. The PCBS collaborates with the Ministry of Health to produce annual Palestinian Health Accounts. Open dataset Open access HDB-0435

Lebanon Ministry of Public Health — Vital Data Observatory Statistics

Ministry of Public Health, Lebanon Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health publishes vital registration data, health indicator statistics, and epidemiological surveillance reports through its Central Administration of Statistics and Vital Data Observatory. Data includes mortality, morbidity, immunization coverage, and primary health care service statistics. Open dataset Open access HDB-0436

Iraq Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health, Iraq Iraq's Ministry of Health publishes national health statistics and epidemiological data through its Statistics Department, including vital registration, disease surveillance, and health service metrics. Recent initiatives include the Digital Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system for birth registration launched in 2024. Open dataset Open access HDB-0468

NPHIES (National Platform for Health Information Exchange Services)

Council for Health Insurance, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's centralized health information exchange platform connecting all healthcare providers and payers for standardized exchange of claims and clinical information. The system processes transactions annually with market share of healthcare claims exchange in the Kingdom. Research database Credentialed HDB-0470

Saudi Arabia National Health Survey

General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Saudi Arabia National population-based health survey conducted by Saudi Arabia's official statistics agency collecting self-reported health data from adults aged 15 and above. The survey captures health status, healthcare needs, health behaviors, access to services, and prevalence of chronic conditions nationwide. Open dataset Open access HDB-0471

National Dasman Diabetes Biobank (NDDB)

Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait Biosafety Level 3 biobank specializing in collection, processing and storage of biological samples (blood, body fluids, tissues) from diabetic and metabolic disease patients in Kuwait. The facility supports research to identify genes and genetic variants increasing risk of obesity, diabetes and related complications in Kuwaiti populations. IPD repository By application HDB-0472

Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau Health Statistics

Central Statistical Bureau (CSB), Kuwait Official vital statistics and health data published by Kuwait's national statistics authority, including annual bulletins on births, deaths, mortality causes (ICD-10 coded), infant mortality, fetal deaths, and demographic breakdowns. The bureau publishes health statistics covering government and private sector health data. Open dataset Open access HDB-0473

Oman Health Data Portal

National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), Oman Official health statistics platform providing data on Sultanate of Oman's health infrastructure including hospital statistics, health workforce, hospital bed capacity, disease surveillance, and epidemiological data. Platform supports multiple export formats and APIs for data access. Open dataset Open access HDB-0474

Bahrain Ministry of Health Open Health Data Portal

Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain Official open health data portal providing access to health statistics and datasets published by Bahrain's Ministry of Health, including hospital bed data, discharge statistics, mortality data, immunization coverage, and dental treatment statistics. The portal publishes annual health statistics reports covering both public and private health sectors. Open dataset Open access HDB-0477

Malaffi – Abu Dhabi Health Information Exchange

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi / Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS) health information exchange platform connecting public and private healthcare providers across Abu Dhabi Emirate, enabling secure real-time exchange of unified patient records across facilities and electronic medical record systems. The first HIE in the MENA region implementing SNOMED CT and LOINC standards at scale. Research database Credentialed HDB-0516

Saudi Ministry of Health Open Data Portal

Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia The Saudi Ministry of Health's open data portal publishes datasets from the ministry and its publishing websites, covering areas such as health facilities, services and health indicators. The data is published for public use and can be downloaded directly from the portal without registration. Open dataset Open access HDB-0518

Oman National Cancer Registry

Ministry of Health, Oman — Department of Non-Communicable Diseases The Oman National Cancer Registry is a population-based registry run by the Department of Non-Communicable Diseases at Oman's Ministry of Health, operating as a national registry since 1996. Its annual Cancer Incidence in Oman reports are published on the ministry's statistics pages and can be downloaded by the public. Research database Open access HDB-0519

TurkStat Data Portal — Health Statistics

Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat / TÜİK) The TurkStat data portal disseminates official statistics of Türkiye, including health statistics drawn from administrative records and population surveys such as the Türkiye Health Survey. The data is available online to the public free of charge, with tables downloadable from the portal. Open dataset Open access