About Dubai

Home to more than four million people, find out how the city of Dubai has evolved into a sun-soaked modern metropolis.

Welcome to Dubai – where anything is possible.

Once a small fishing village in the Arabian Gulf, Dubai has undergone a remarkable transformation and now shares the spotlight with some of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. One of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, the city is home to more than 200 nationalities and offers an unforgettable experience to all visitors. Whether it is by the banks of the Creek, a place rooted in the history of Dubai, or at the top of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, Dubai lives and breathes a sense of possibility and innovation. And with an unparalleled coastline, beautiful desert and magnificent cityscapes, memories are just waiting to be made here.

Browse through our guide for fascinating information about the city – discover Dubai through its traditions, transformations and the people who call this place home. Before you’re through, you’ll be inspired by our journey and better equipped to be a part of our growing narrative.

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Our Mission

  • To reduce the global burden of raised blood pressure. The ISH is dedicated to scientific innovation and advances in medical care in the field of hypertension .

    The ISH will endeavor to achieve this philanthropic mission through collaborations, scientific meetings, publications, outreach, and other activities.

Our Membership & Regional Engagement

  • With active members spanning nearly 80 countries, ISH fosters collaboration . through its Regional Advisory Groups (RAGs), representing Africa; the Americas; Asia Pacific; Europe; Middle East & North Africa (MENA); and South & Central Asia (SACA).

Our Vision

  • At ISH, our vision is a world where raised blood pressure is no longer a leading cause of death or disability. We aim to transform global health by promoting prevention, early detection, and effective management of hypertension.

    Through international collaboration, scientific innovation, and education, we are working to eliminate the burden of high blood pressure

Our Core Activities

Driving global action in hypertension prevention and care.

ISH drives global impact through :

The International Society of Hypertension (ISH) carries out key initiatives to improve blood pressure control worldwide. These include publishing trusted global practice guidelines, offering educational resources like webinars and e-learning, raising public awareness through campaigns, and sharing cutting-edge research through the official ISH Journal.

Global Hypertension Guidelines

Setting the global standard for hypertension care.

Educational Programs

Empowering healthcare professionals through learning.

Public Awareness Campaigns

Raising global awareness on blood pressure control.

ISH Journal Publication

Sharing scientific knowledge with the world.

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