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How AI can redefine customer service in healthcare

How AI can redefine customer service in healthcare

With 60 per cent of patients unwilling to wait on hold for more than a minute when calling a call centre, hospital customer interaction needs a serious revamp. And, we may already have the tools.

Arab Health 2025 to showcase region's growing wearable medical devices market

Arab Health 2025 to showcase region’s growing wearable medical devices market

The new Eco-Sphere Zone and World of Wellness Conference will shine spotlight on cutting-edge innovations in personalised wellness technologies at Arab Health 2025

UAE launches basic health insurance for private sector workers, domestic staff

UAE launches basic health insurance for private sector workers, domestic staff

The new scheme aims to boost productivity and quality of life for workers by reducing the financial burden on employers for medical treatment and reducing absenteeism caused by uninsured workers

Arab Health to celebrate its 50th anniversay in Jan 2025 Image WAM Informa

Arab Health to mark 50th anniversary with landmark edition in Jan

The region’s leading healthcare event will be hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre from January 27-30 next year

Informa's Adam Andersen on how CPHI ME is building bridges in the pharma sector

Informa’s Adam Andersen on how CPHI ME is building bridges in the pharma sector

Saudi Arabia’s pharmaceutical market is expected to exceed $11bn by 2032, driven by a compound annual growth rate of around two per cent

Mubadala-led consortium buys stake in health tech firm Zelis

Mubadala-led consortium buys stake in health tech firm Zelis

The co-investment process for the deal attracted a global group of investors, including Norwest and HarbourVest

Saudi Arabia’s Almoosa Health seeks to raise SAR1.7bn via IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Almoosa Health sets IPO price range, plans to raise SAR1.7bn

The indicative share price of SAR123 and SAR127 per share implies a market valuation of around SAR5.6bn at the top of the range

Saudi Arabia’s Almoosa plans to list 30% stake on local bourse

Saudi Arabia’s Almoosa plans to list 30% stake on local bourse

The healthcare operator is offering 13.3 million shares to investors – equivalent to 30 per cent of the company’s paid-up capital

Dubai Insurance, Aster DM unveil new insurance plan

Senior citizens in the UAE get new health insurance plan

The plan is live and can be purchased through Dubai Insurance Company, the OrangeCare website and Slice Of Wellness

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)

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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

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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