Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), the enabling healthcare and wellness destination, has appointed Zentral as the official and exclusive operator of DHCX, the free zone’s business centre. The agreement, signed at World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2026, marks a new chapter in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and scalable growth for individuals and international companies wanting to set up their businesses in a co-working space.
Through this partnership, Zentral will provide end-to-end company formation, licensing, regulatory guidance, and workspace solutions, simplifying the setup and growth journey for businesses, combining world-class infrastructure with seamless business setup and support.
Rashed Ahmed Alawadhi, Director of Partnerships at Dubai Healthcare City Authority, said: “The appointment of Zentral as the exclusive operator of DHCX reflects our strategic focus on strengthening DHCC as an integrated ecosystem that goes beyond clinical excellence. DHCX plays a critical role in enabling innovation-led enterprise within our free zone, and this partnership ensures that entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies benefit from a structured, seamless pathway to establish and scale. By embedding dedicated operational expertise within DHCX, we are reinforcing DHCC’s position as a competitive and investment-ready destination for future-focused businesses.”
Rafees Rahmathulla, Chief Executive Director, Zentral, commented: “We are honored to be appointed as the exclusive operator for DHCX. This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing our mission to support visionary entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses by providing a structured platform for business set up, collaboration, and market expansion.
