Previously, cosmetic procedures could only be conducted by plastic surgeons and dermatologists, and/or supervised GPs
A new survey says long working hours and wellness programmes that don’t address mental and emotional wellbeing are serious concerns for workers in the UAE
A partnership model can help clinics achieve profits via economies of scale and cost-sharing
The nationwide policy will become mandatory by 2022
Food products will be categorised as one of three colours – red, yellow and green, to clearly distinguish their nutritional values
The bank announced in June that it would be closing its sole branch in Qatar
The top three specialties for medical tourists in Dubai last year were dentistry, orthopaedics and dermatology
The deal shows the growing interest of Chinese companies in the Middle East
Personalised medicine can have significant health and financial impacts in the region
Paid promotions are just a small part of the overall marketing mix
From AR to smart devices, the local healthcare market is seeing a boom in new technologies
All food establishments in the emirate will have to adhere to the ruling by January 2020
A combination of cultural factors, competition and an oversaturated market presents multiple problems for providers
Multinational firm GlaxoSmithKline has teamed up with UAE-based Neopharma in a bid to speed up supply
The region’s healthcare industry is seeing major developments in technology as well as changing patient needs
The measure seeks to ease congestion at public hospitals, the health ministry said
Christian Schuhmacher, CEO of King’s College Hospital London in the UAE, on the multiple benefits of personalised care
Start-up and operating fees for healthcare, commercial, research and educational entities in the freezone have been reduced
The group currently operates two hospitals and 29 clinics in the region
New technologies in the healthcare industry could help companies health insurance premiums under control
Only thermally-treated poultry products (meat and eggs) have been cleared for import from Kuwait
Oman’s health ministry announced last week that five new cases of MERS had been detected in the country
Doctors in the UAE say the current flu season is one of the worst in recent years
The ban will not apply to the import of thermally-treated poultry products (meat and eggs)
The solution will help verify if blood bags and pharmaceutical products are authentic across the medical supply chain
Problems linked to high sugar consumption can lead to lower productivity and increased workforce absenteeism
All private sector companies are required to provide health insurance to their Saudi and expat employees as well as their dependants
The service is eyeing other Gulf cities after launching in Dubai last month
Continued medical insurance, life cover and savings can help both parties in the long run
Robot-dispensed prescriptions and telemedicine services are transforming the market