#Healthcare

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Ahmed Seddiqi family donates Dhs10m to Covid-19 medical research in the UAE

Dubai-headquartered Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons are one of the world’s biggest luxury watch and jewellery retailers

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GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 541 cases, 7 deaths

The total number of Covid-19 cases in the UAE has now spiked to 11,380

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UAE reports 490 new Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths

Since the outbreak, the country has reported a total of 10,839 Covid-19 cases

Abu Dhabi’s NMC Health to delist from London Stock Exchange; UAE to seize founder BR Shetty’s assets

NMC Health said last month that they had uncovered $2.7bn of debt hidden from its board, doubling its borrowings to around $5bn

Bahrain launches virtual mall with 100 stores amid Covid-19 concerns

The government-run website showcases products from over 100 local businesses

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GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi reports 1,223 cases; UAE’s case count crosses 10,300

Since the outbreak, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have reported 17,522 and 10,349 cases respectively

UAE reports 536 new Covid-19 cases, total cases cross 10,000

The ministry also reported five new fatalities, thereby raising the total death toll up to 76

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New ‘ALHOSN UAE’ Covid-19 app launched to coordinate efforts to contain the virus

The free app will be the official digital platform for Covid-19 test results in the UAE

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UAE conducts over one million Covid-19 tests, total case count reaches 9,813

The UAE reported 532 new Covid-19 cases and seven additional deaths on Saturday

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Saudi Arabia eases curfew and business restrictions across the country, except in Makkah

On April 25, Saudi reported 1,197 new Covid-19 cases with the highest number of new cases detected in Makkah

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UAE reports 525 new Covid-19 cases, eight deaths

The total number of infections reported in the country has reached 9,281 with the death toll at 64

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Saudi reports 1,158 Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths

Since the outbreak, Saudi Arabia has reported a total of 13,930 Covid-19 infections

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UAE reports 518 new Covid-19 cases, four deaths

The health ministry also announced 91 new recoveries

Dubai bans gatherings of more than 10 people during Ramadan

Physical contact including handshakes and hugs are strictly prohibited during these gatherings

Saudi announces revised curfew hours during Ramadan

Saudi Arabia imposed an evening curfew across the kingdom in March to curb the spread of Covid-19

Video: Field hospitals for Covid-19 patients to open in Abu Dhabi, Dubai

The facilities are being set up in Emirates Humanitarian City, Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center and Dubai Parks and Resorts

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Bahrain F1 circuit engineers manufacture ventilators, share blueprints worldwide

The device which can be used for non-ICU patients in need of respiratory assistance has already received approval from Bahrain’s Ministry of Health

Employers in Dubai must renew health insurance of employees

Employers must ensure that they comply with the mandatory provisions of Health Insurance Law Number 11 of 2013

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Watch: Dubai builds a Covid-19 isolation centre at Rashid Hospital in under a week

The time-lapse video includes footage of engineers and welders working together to construct the facility which was reportedly built to international standards

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UAE reports 477 new cases, total tally at 6,302

The death toll from the virus in the country has also risen to 37

NMC saga: Abu Dhabi’s ADCB begins criminal legal action against several people

ADCB is owed $963m by Abu Dhabi healthcare group NMC, which has now been placed under administration

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Saudi reports 435 new Covid-19 cases, 8 additional deaths; Bahrain registers 7th fatality

The total number of those infected in Saudi Arabia tallies 5,369

Former chairman of UAE’s NMC urges administrator to act swiftly, supports investigation

Faisal Belhoul said it remains crucial that the investigation into any and all prior wrongdoings at the company is “fully supported”

UAE reports 398 new Covid-19 cases, three deaths

Officials confirmed that another 172 people had recovered completely, raising the total number of recoveries to 852

Saudi reports 472 new Covid-19 cases, 6 additional deaths

The total number of cases within the kingdom now stands at 4,934, which include 805 recoveries

NMC creditors are forming a committee for $6.6bn debt talks

The company was placed in administration last week

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UAE reports 387 new Covid-19 cases, DHA to begin blood plasma treatments this week

It also announced two deaths, thereby raising the total number of fatalities as a result of this coronavirus in the UAE to 22

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Saudi Arabia reports 429 new Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths

The total number of cases within the kingdom stands at 4,462

Emirates Islamic contributes Dhs10m to UAE’s Covid-19 relief fund

Emirates Islamic is the first Dubai-based financial institution to contribute to the fund launched by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department

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Saudi King extends curfew until further notice

The extension comes as the kingdom reported 382 new coronavirus cases as well as five deaths on Saturday