#Healthcare

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

Fun things to do at Dubai Fitness Challenge 2024

Fun things to do at Dubai Fitness Challenge 2024: Week 1

Here’s your guide to making the most of the Dubai Fitness Challenge to jumpstart your wellness journey

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

How the UAE’s record budget will be spent in 2025

The budget maintains a balance between income and spending, with both revenues and expenditures approved at $19.6bn (Dhs71.5bn)

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

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

Insights: How Omics can revolutionise GCC healthcare

Insights: How ‘omics’ can revolutionise GCC healthcare

Through strategic actions, Saudi Arabia and UAE could capture over 60 per cent of MENA’s $1.2bn genomics market by 2027

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

Gulf Business Awards

Cast your vote now for the Gulf Business Awards 2024 nominees

Vote for the most deserving individuals and businesses for the upcoming awards

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

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

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

GB Awards

Call for nominations: Gulf Business Awards 2024

We are now accepting nominations for the 12th edition of the Gulf Business Awards 2024

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

Saudi Arabia’s Jada backs $250m healthcare fund

TVM Capital raises $250m for Saudi Arabia healthcare fund

The Afiyah Fund raised the money from a group of Saudi Arabian, GCC and European investors, led by Jada Fund of Funds

Fakeeh Care Group’s $763.4m IPO oversubscribed 119 times

Fakeeh Care Group’s $763.4m IPO oversubscribed 119 times

The pricing of SAR57.5 per share implies a market valuation of around SAR13.3bn at listing

ADQ launches Arcera

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ launches Arcera to boost life sciences sector

Arcera plans to double its revenue within five years through strategic acquisitions and partnerships

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP expands over 9% in 2023

The emirate’s GDP in 2023, reached Dhs1.14tn, marking its best performance in ten years

Sheikh Hamdan attends groundbreaking ceremony of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital, part of @DubaiHealthae the hospital which is set to open in 2026 image courtesy www.hamdan.ae

Dubai breaks ground on landmark cancer hospital

The cancer hospital slated to open in 2026 marks a significant step toward providing advanced and accessible treatment for the disease in the UAE