Radiation Oncology in the UAE

Radiation oncology is an essential component of cancer treatment. The field of radiotherapy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been well established and is currently growing steadily in the UAE. This chapter focuses on all the different aspects of the radiotherapy field and department(s) in the UAE. Tackling the origin and history of radiation. Moreover, with the history and present of different radiotherapy departments in the UAE, along with the definition and roles of different radiotherapy team members. Furthermore, the roles of different key players in the radiotherapy community in the UAE, including regulatory bodies, suppliers, and societies, are discussed here. Finally, radiotherapy-related education and training in the UAE, research, and potential future directions to continue moving the field forward in the UAE and the region are also summarized.