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Data rules: WHOOP, Lean Business Services to boost Saudi health ecosystem

Data rules: WHOOP, Lean Business Services to boost Saudi health ecosystem

The partnership will enable co-development of innovative health products and exploration of new commercial opportunities

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Dubai’s GDP grows 4% in Q1 2025, led by health, real estate sectors

Dubai’s performance through 2024 and into Q1 2025 reflects the continued momentum towards achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, said the DEDC CEO

Dubai launches ‘Mallathon’ to turn malls into summer fitness hubs

Dubai launches ‘Mallathon’ to turn malls into summer fitness hubs

The month-long programme will run daily from 7am to 10am from August 1 to 31

'WHOOP 5.0 Is our biggest leap yet', says founder and CEO Will Ahmed

‘WHOOP 5.0 Is our biggest leap yet’, says founder and CEO Will Ahmed

Ahmed outlines how the WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG are redefining performance, longevity and recovery for its global user base

Human Garage's Garry Lineham on stress and the science of "unwinding"

Human Garage’s Garry Lineham on stress and the science of “unwinding”

Lineham shares insights into Human Garage’s philosophy, the science behind their signature “unwinding” process, and how alignment isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, chemical, and spiritual too

Saudi Health Minister reports no epidemic threats during Hajj; see services in place

Saudi Health Minister reports no epidemic threats during Hajj; see services in place

Saudi Arabia began Hajj readiness months in advance, conducting global health risk assessments for diseases such as yellow fever, polio, and meningitis

AI in the bedroom: Eight Sleep launches Pod 5 in Saudi Arabia

AI in the bedroom: Eight Sleep launches Pod 5 in Saudi Arabia

Eight Sleep’s internal data shows that Saudi Arabia ranks last for sleep quality among the more than 30 global markets where it operates.

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GymNation’s Loren Holland on its innovative business model, growth

GymNation’s founder and CEO on how the company has responded to changing consumer expectations, wellness trends and the demand for innovation

The future of workplace wellbeing: Bupa Global's Dean Pollard shares insights

The future of workplace wellbeing: Bupa Global’s Dean Pollard shares insights

Bupa Global Middle East and Asia’s general manager shares trends shaping employee health and productivity

Longevity Wellness Hub - Advanced Quantum Scanning

How Longevity Wellness Hub is taking a quantum leap into wellbeing

Quantum body scanning allows us to look beyond symptoms and identify underlying causes, whether it’s imbalances in our hormones, nutrition, or even emotional stress

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Global Liveability Index 2024: Abu Dhabi, Dubai top rankings in Middle East and Africa

Abu Dhabi reinforced its reputation as a safe city while Dubai grew its healthcare infrastructure

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

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Sha Emirates by Imkan: Abu Dhabi’s island community dedicated to wellbeing

SHA Emirates will feature an international wellness clinic and residences that reflect a transformative approach to healthy living

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Navigating Women’s Health: Insights from Dubai London Hospital

Women’s health is a crucial aspect of the healthcare industry, and Dubai London Hospital has been at the forefront of providing comprehensive care for women in Dubai.

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$9bn boost for nations worst-hit by climate change

Over two-thirds of the Global Fund’s funding, will be spent on countries that have been the most impacted by climate change, the organisation has announced at COP28

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Top tips to address job burnout

A recent study by Cigna showed that 92 per cent of those surveyed in the UAE experience at least one symptom of burnout compared to 90 per cent globally

Covid-19 sub-variant eris driving new case surge

Covid-19: India reintroduces mandatory RT PCR tests for international arrivals from five countries

The country introduced revised guidelines for international arrivals which came into effect on December 24

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

Covid-19

UAE reports 1,356 Covid-19 cases, 1,066 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 920,171

Expo 2020 Dubai visits cross 10 million as of January 18

All Expo visitors aged 18 and above must show either proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test result taken within the previous 72 hours

Hands-on review: Fitbit Charge 5

The smartband is loaded with new features such as Daily Readiness Score and EDA scanner and is now available in the UAE for Dhs799

Fear of stigma deters UAE employees from availing health benefits

Many employees are reluctant to use health and well-being benefits offered by their employer

UAE: How the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted workplace health and wellness

Companies must help to promote physical activity and wellbeing in 2021

Mubadala keeping pace with KKR as $29bn deployed last year

For 2020, Mubadala said its total comprehensive income rose to Dhs72bn

Dubai Fitness Challenge

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020 dates announced

The citywide fitness event will feature a mix of physical and virtual events

Social media

Social space: A roundup of all the GCC social media news in July

Fadi Khater, founder and managing partner of digital marketing agency Netizency, provides an overview of social media trends in the region

Expo 2020 Dubai uses wellness wearables to improve workers’ safety

The wellness wearable devices, regularly used by elite athletes worldwide, have been tailored to the needs of construction workers

Emirates issues travel advisory for passengers travelling to and from Dubai

Travel protocols have changed in the UAE in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Kuwait’s 91-year-old Emir undergoes ‘successful surgery’

The 91-year-old ruler had been admitted to hospital on Saturday for medical tests

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Kuwait’s Emir in hospital for checkups, Crown Prince to assume some duties

The 91-year-old emir went to hospital “to carry out a number of medical checkups”