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Mubadala, US-based Resilience to manufacture biopharma in UAE

As part of the agreement, Mubadala will construct the new facility, where Resilience will manufacture biopharmaceutical-related products

Akram-Bouchenaki CEO Abdul Latif Jameel Health

Five ways how healthcare technology is influencing modern medical care

There’s a growing commitment to leverage the potential of healthcare technologies for better patient outcomes and more equitable access to care

Shaista Asif, Group Chief Operating Officer of PureHealth

Cover story: PureHealth’s Shaista Asif on why longevity is the key to the future of healthcare

The group chief operating officer of PureHealth shares her mission to transform the UAE into the land of longevity

MohRE issues resolution on reporting of workplace injuries, illnesses

UAE’s MoHRE defines guidelines on reporting workplace injuries, illnesses

The ministerial resolution issued aims to regulate how establishments with 50 or more employees deal with workplace accidents and illnesses

EHS

Emirates Health Services to use metaverse technology to deliver healthcare services

The new initiative aims to promote telemedicine practices in virtual clinics and provide consultation services and medications through robotic pharmacies

Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Health

Mubadala Health, ADPF to launch personal health programme for pensioners

The programme will provide all ADPF-registered pensioners with comprehensive annual check-ups at Mubadala Health’s healthcare facilities

How life sciences will define the next chapter in the Middle East transformation story

Life science companies are in a unique position to work with local governments to support capacity-building around early diagnosis and treatment

UAE’s Amanat acquires majority stake in Sukoon

UAE’s Amanat acquires majority stake in Sukoon

The merger is part of Amanat’s plan to expand CMRC from 256 beds to 1,000 beds in three years

Abu Dhabi Police signs MoU with Burjeel Holdings

A privilege card will be issued to the employees of Abu Dhabi Police and their families, enabling them to seek treatment in hospitals under Burjeel Holdings

Aster

Aster DM Healthcare, Faruk Medical City sign contract to develop healthcare services in Iraq

Through this partnership, doctors from Aster will visit FMC’s facilities to consult and provide surgical services which are not locally available

NMC Healthcare appoints David Hadley as chief executive officer

Hadley will assume day-to-day leadership of the group in early 2023

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How public-private partnerships can power the next phase of the UAE healthcare sector

A world-class healthcare sector requires that all players collaborate wherever synergies are found and leverage one another’s strengths to meet the challenges of tomorrow

SEHA to close some Covid-19 centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and northern regions

The Al Wathba, and Al Bahia Covid-19 drive-through services centres in Abu Dhabi will be closed

Revealed: Winners of the Gulf Business Awards 2022

The awards celebrated stalwarts and companies from across the region’s business landscape

Julphar q3 2022 results

UAE’s Julphar reports 12.9% rise in net sales to Dhs415.7m in Q3 2022

Year to date, the company has launched 25 new products and is set to deliver its full-year 2022 objectives

Gaurav Sharma Investcorp India

Bahrain’s Investcorp leads $67m investment in India’s Global Dental Services

This marks Investcorp’s fourth healthcare investment in India and its first in the dental industry in the country

Mubadala Health Dubai, Jumeirah 1

Mubadala Health opens multi-specialty day surgery and outpatient clinic in Dubai

The state-of-the-art facility includes 96 consultation rooms, four operating rooms and two endoscopy suites, among other offerings

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Saudi Venture Capital invests $10m in TVM Capital Healthcare’s Afiyah Fund

Saudi Venture Capital has a mandate to develop the venture capital and private equity ecosystems in the kingdom, and to increase investment opportunities in startups and SMEs

Mubadala Health and Mumtalakat explore potential JV

Mubadala Health, Mumtalakat consider JV to set up long-term care facility

The potential joint venture aims to to set up a long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation facility in Bahrain that will be operated by Amana Healthcare

Qatar

Qatar scraps Covid-19 test requirements for inbound visitors ahead of World Cup

Visitors are no longer required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR or Rapid Antigen Test result before travelling to Qatar

Saudi's PIF to establish 5 companies to pursue investments

Saudi’s PIF to establish five companies to pursue investments in Bahrain, Oman, other countries

The announcement follows the launch of the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company in August

UAE MoUs signed for medical equipment ake it in the Emirates

UAE signs deals valued at Dhs260m to manufacture medical equipment locally

The partnerships will play a significant role in boosting economic development through the National ICV Program

G42 healthcare signs MOU with Prophase

G42 Healthcare, ProPhase to collaborate on genomic sequencing capabilities, data insights

In line with their collaboration, G42 Healthcare and ProPhase will also explore the creation of a genomic sequencing facility in the US

Alma Health launches in Dubai

Healthtech startup Alma Health expands services to Dubai

Alma Health is fully licensed as a healthcare provider by the departments of health in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and by the Ministry of Health in Egypt

UAE, WHO sign $25m agreement

UAE, WHO sign $25m agreement for Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem

The agreement comes as part of the UAE’s efforts to support the medical and healthcare sectors in Palestine

Aster Pharmacy to set up stores in KSA

Aster, Al Hokair Holding Group to set up over 250 pharmacies in Saudi Arabia

As part of the first phase, the partnership will see Aster pharmacies opening and operating in high streets, communities and shopping malls, beginning with Riyadh

PureHealth launches new brand vision

UAE’s PureHealth unveils new brand identity, vision for healthcare

PureHealth aims to introduce technology-driven, personalised, preventive healthcare solutions that focus on increasing the average lifespan of individuals

Malaffi Health Portal launched

Gitex Global: Abu Dhabi’s DoH launches Malaffi Health Portal

Through the portal, patients will be able to access the latest information related to their doctors’ visits, laboratory results, radiology reports and immunisation, among other medical information

Magrabi

Saudi eyecare group Magrabi weighs IPO of hospitals unit

The firm opened a specialist hospital in the Middle East in 1955 and currently runs more than 150 stores across five countries in the region

Mubadala, G42 form integrated company

Mubadala Health, G42 Healthcare partner to create integrated entity

Hasan Jasem Al Nowais has been appointed CEO of the new entity and will also continue to lead Mubadala Health