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Schiff base metal complexes have gained increasing attention due to their broad functional diversity and straightforward synthesis. Their capacity to coordinate with various transition metals imparts distinct biological and physicochemical characteristics. Within biomedical research, these complexes exhibit a spectrum of therapeutic activities such as antimicrobial, anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties indicating significant potential in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. In industrial applications, Schiff base metal complexes act as efficient corrosion inhibitors for metals and alloys exposed to aggressive media. Their performance in this role is attributed to adsorption on the metal surface, protective-film formation, and strong electronic interactions between donor atoms and the metal substrate. This comprehensive review highlights the dual potential of Schiff base metal complexes in therapeutic applications and corrosion inhibition, emphasizing structure activity relationships, mechanistic insights, and recent advancements. Furthermore, challenges and future research directions are discussed to provide a foundation for the design of novel Schiff base complexes with enhanced biomedical efficacy and industrial utility.