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The Expanding GCC Wheelchair Market: Drivers from Healthcare Modernization, Rising Disability Rates, and Government Initiatives for Inclusivity
The GCC Wheelchair Market is experiencing robust growth, propelled by massive government investment in healthcare infrastructure modernization, a rise in lifestyle-related disabilities, and concerted efforts across the Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, etc.) to enhance social inclusivity and accessibility. The key market driver is the rapid increase in the incidence of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes-related amputations and obesity-related mobility issues, which necessitate long-term wheelchair use. Governments in the GCC are actively funding specialized rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities, which directly increases the demand for a broad range of manual and powered wheelchairs. Market segmentation reflects a current dominance of standard manual and basic electric wheelchairs, catering to high-volume institutional and basic home use. However, there is a rapidly emerging demand for premium, complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) as disposable incomes are…
