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Eight sleep now in the UAE

Eight Sleep expands into UAE, offering smart sleep solutions

Eight Sleep’s celebrity investors — including Alex Rodriguez and Kevin Hart— along with firms such as Valor Equity Partners, SoftBank, Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund

Novartis Gulf's Mohamed Ezz Eldin on the region's key healthcare trends

Novartis Gulf’s Mohamed Ezz Eldin on the region’s key healthcare trends

From leveraging digital health technologies to fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors,  the Cluster Head GCC at Novartis’ insights offer a roadmap for accelerating patient outcomes

UAE's Julphar divests Zahrat Al Rawdah Pharmacies

UAE’s Julphar divests Zahrat Al Rawdah Pharmacies

Zahrat Al Rawdah, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Julphar, operates 173 pharmacy outlets across Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi launches new licensing framework for longevity medicine centres (HLMCs)

Abu Dhabi launches new licencing framework for longevity medicine centres

By utilising patient data from various platforms, including Malaffi and Ifhas, the centres will create personalised health journeys tailored to individual needs

Unlocking longevity: Trending biohacks for busy executives

Unlocking longevity: Trending biohacks for busy executives

By integrating these innovative health strategies into their routines, busy executives can not only enhance their longevity but also ensure they are performing at their best

Ronaldo invests in healthtech firm Bioniq; firm's valuation hits $82m

Ronaldo invests in healthtech firm Bioniq; firm’s valuation hits $82m

Combining advanced blood biomarker analysis and self-reported health data, Bioniq creates customised supplements designed to meet individual health needs

Jamil El Imad on From the UK to UAE: transforming healthcare outcomes with advanced technologies

From the UK to UAE: Jamil El-Imad on transforming healthcare outcomes with AI, VR

The CEO of NeuroPro and Virtually Live shares insights on how VR and AI are rapidly transforming healthcare, particularly in rehabilitation, mental health therapy, and patient education

Mubadala’s KELIX bio buys four GlobalOne Healthcare pharma assets

Mubadala’s KELIX bio buys four GlobalOne Healthcare pharma assets

The acquisition marks a significant step forward for Abu Dhabi state investor in the life sciences sector, positioning the UAE as a key player in the global market

Disconnect between mental health and perceived wellbeing, shows GIG report

Disconnect between mental health and perceived wellbeing, shows report

Sixty-five percent of respondents reported experiencing mental health challenges in the past year, yet a surprising 82 per cent rated their overall wellbeing as positive

Peter Lane - Ethicon MEA on how AI is impacting diagnostics and surgery in healthcare

Insights: How AI is redefining diagnostics and surgery

Artificial intelligence is not just enhancing healthcare – it’s redefining it, offering the promise of a future where medicine is more personalised, proactive and powerful than ever before

Danish Ahmed CEO Founder Healthtrip

UK-based wellness platform Healthtrip expands to Middle East

The platform has collaborations with over 1,500 hospitals and wellness centres across the US, UK, Germany, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, India, Singapore and Egypt

OZEMPIC

Fake Ozempic: How batch numbers help criminal groups spread counterfeit drugs

Fake Ozempic with a batch number destined for Egypt were found in at least 10 countries

M42 to manage, operate Zayed Military Hospital in Sharjah

M42 to manage, operate Zayed Military Hospital in Sharjah

M42 is set to officially commence full-scale operations at the military hospital in early 2025

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The leadership ripple

Leaders, you set the tone for employee health and wellbeing

Mubadala, CBC buy UCB neurology, allergy units

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala co-invests in UCB’s neurology, allergy business

The deal, which is expected to close in Q4 2024, includes UCB’s neurology portfolio (Keppra, Vimpat, Neupro) and allergy medicines (Zyrtec, Xyzal)

top indians

Most influential Indians in the region 2024

We profile some of the most iconic Indian business titans based in the Gulf, highlighting their journeys and achievements

Dr. Zemer Wang, of Aviv clinics on why hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be the key to ageing well

Insights: Why hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be the key to ageing well

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has emerged as a promising intervention to address some health challenges associated with ageing

Saudi heallthcare company Dallah acquires Ayyan Investment company's stake in 2 companies GettyImages/ Image for illustrative purposes

Saudi’s Dallah Health to acquire stakes in Al Ahsa, Al Salam Medical Services

Dallah will issue 3.89 million shares to Ayyan as part of the capital increase, valued at SAR660m

DWTCA sees strong growth in H1

Dubai welcomed almost 700,000 medical tourists in 2023

Dubai’s health tourism sector generated indirect revenues of Dhs2.3bn in 2023, providing a significant boost to the emirate’s GDP

World Health Organization (WHO) - MPOX

WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

Experts hoped the announcement would galvanise action worldwide, many obstacles remain, including limited mpox vaccine supply, funding and competing disease outbreaks

Fine Hygienic Holding director of wellness Elia G Nuqul is focused on wellness innovation

Fine Hygienic Holding’s Elia G Nuqul is focused on wellness innovation

Elia G Nuqul, director of Wellness at FHH, delves into the vision for its future, the role of technology in wellness and the key trends shaping the industry

Burjeel Medical City

Burjeel Holdings’ H1 net profit rises 5.9% to Dhs238m

Burjeel Holdings remains focused on expanding its oncology services, which are expected to play a key role in boosting future revenue streams

Response Plus Medical’s CEO on meeting today’s evolving healthcare needs

RPM CEO Dr Rohil Raghavan shares how the medical services provider continues to enhance the quality of healthcare services in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and beyond

Telegram-Pavel-Durov opens up on IVF

Dubai-based Telegram founder says he has ‘100 biological kids’ through IVF

Durov, who lives in the Jumeirah Islands, plans to open-source his DNA so that his biological children can trace each other

UAE tourist visa - health insurance - Getty Images

Coming soon: UAE to roll out health insurance with tourists visas

As per the ICP announcement, tourists will be able to obtain health insurance while applying for their visas, through the ICP website or the app

UAE to build 10 hospitals to offer critical care, aligns with global initiative

UAE to build 10 hospitals to offer critical care, aligns with global initiative

Part of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative, the ambitious project will see a financial investment of nearly $150m (Dhs550m) over the next decade

Summer skincare, nutrition: What the experts advise

Summer skincare, nutrition: What the experts advise

From nutrition to skincare, experts share their top tips on adjusting your skincare and dietary routine for the summer

PureHealth sales entire stake in stem cell business

PureHealth divests stem cell business to streamline operations

The sale will advance the healthcare firm’s focus on specialised services previously offered at Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre and Yas Clinic at Sheikh Shakbout Medical City

Abu Dhabi’s DoH partners with ADIO and Etihad Airways to boost pharma capabilities

Abu Dhabi’s DoH partners with ADIO, Etihad Airways to boost pharma capabilities

The government-backed entities seek to leverage the emirate’s strategic location, lucrative investment opportunities and advanced logistics capabilities

Mumtalakat, M42 to launch Amana Healthcare in Bahrain

Located in Al Jasra, the facility will offer long-term care for patients with complex medical needs