#Healthcare

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

digital health

The dawn of digital health in the Middle East

Digitalisation can either replace human input totally or just facilitate or help a human to do a job easily and efficiently

Digital dentistry

Insights: The changing world of digital dentistry

Technology is transforming dentistry for the better, and new imaging technology has paved the way

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

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

Healthcare provider Burjeel soars in debut of scaled-down IPO

Burjeel Holdings rose 20 per cent to almost Dhs2.4 in Abu Dhabi

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

Prof. Shai Efrati AVIV Clinics ANS

Aviv Clinics: Enhancing the brain-mind-body connection

Dubai-based Aviv Clinics is being recognised for its revolutionary programme, which enhances brain regeneration and physical health, using an integrated approach and hyperbaric oxygen therapy

burjeel hospital

UAE healthcare provider Burjeel Holdings to sell 11% stake in IPO

The subscription period for institutional and retail investors will open on September 30 and close on October 4

Laszlo Svinger, MD 3M Middle East

Why equity in healthcare matters and how technology can reduce the gap?

With new technologies and an evolving healthcare landscape, collaboration is essential in bringing more equity to healthcare, says Laszlo Svinger, vice-president and MD for the Middle East and Africa at 3M

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Abu Dhabi-based IHC acquires 15% stake in Burjeel Holdings

The acquisition will aim to continue to scale and diversify IHC’s investment in the healthcare sector locally and regionally

You can now detect over 70 types of cancer with one blood test

You can now detect over 70 types of cancer with one blood test

LifeGen partners with Datar Genetics to diagnose late cancer through the use of Trucheck blood test

Aster Hospitals UAE

Aster Hospitals adopts AI-powered speech recognition solution across its UAE facilities

The latest technology assists healthcare professionals to improve patient care and documentation quality

Pure health invest in US healthcare company

UAE’s Pure Health to invest $500m in Ardent, a US healthcare company

Ardent is the fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US, with 30 hospitals and more than 200 sites of care across six states

Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil of Burjeel Holdings and Fahad Alnaeem from the KSA ministry of Investment sign the MoU

UAE’s Burjeel Holdings to expand into Saudi Arabia with $1bn investment

Burjeel Holdings will explore investment opportunities through joint ventures and PPP models to establish healthcare offerings in the kingdom

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Abu Dhabi to host one of region’s largest food and healthcare storage hubs

The hub will comprise four warehouses with over 80,000m2 of capacity

Burjeel Holding / Burjeel Medical City

Burjeel Holdings records revenue of Dhs3.35bn for FY2021

The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation were Dhs779m, and the profit reported was Dhs234m

Wilson Varghese, GM and head of operations, Zurich insurance

Zurich Insurance’s Wilson Varghese on key healthcare trends and how the insurance industry has leveraged technology

Varghese, the company’s general manager and head of operations, shares the importance of consumer awareness and critical illness cover in the light of the pandemic and its impact

SEHA automates patience experience

SEHA automates patient experience with Sedco’s latest solution

The self-service machines enable pre-booked patients to check in, cancel, and reschedule their appointments

wefox CEO and founder Julian Teicke

UAE’s Mubadala leads $400m funding round for Berlin-based wefox

The fully licensed digital insurance company, which sells insurance through intermediaries and not directly to customers, has more than two million customers

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G42 Healthcare ramps up efforts to offer clinical genetic testing solutions in the UAE

The company has launched over 250 comprehensive clinical genetic testing panels that use advanced sequencing technologies

Tamer Wali on Cosmetic treatments - selfologi

Insights: Boosting UAE’s cosmetic treatments industry

The cosmetic treatments industry has the potential to be a key driver when it comes to boosting the UAE’s medical tourism industry, says the founder of selfologi

Emirates health services signs MOU with J&J

Emirates Health Services, Johnson & Johnson partner to boost healthcare sector

The agreement will support public awareness programmes and campaigns covering various diseases, such as obesity and cancer, and mental health

Vamstar

Vamstar closes $9.5m funding to expand AI-enabled healthcare supply chain platform

Platform to simplify sourcing and procurement for hospital administrators and healthcare suppliers in the UAE

SANOFI and DoH Abu Dhabi sign collaboration agreement

DoH – Abu Dhabi, French pharma firm Sanofi announce collaboration

As part of the agreement, Sanofi will participate in DoH’s Cancer Advisory Group to develop policies significant to the elderly cancer-patient community

Department of Health - Abu Dhabi

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and biopharma firm MSD GCC announce collaboration

Both the DoH and MSD share a vision of improving the health and wellness of UAE, through innovative medicines and vaccines and other healthcare services

Abu Dhabi Chamber to offer its services on government services platform TAMM

ADQ to buy Turkish pharmaceutical firm Birgi Mefar Group to strengthen portfolio

The investment expands ADQ’s life sciences capabilities in sterile injectables and wider pharmaceutical services segments

EMPLOYEE WELLBEING - INSIGHTS BY Jerome Droesch, CEO MEA and SEA

Insights: Why employee wellbeing is key for productivity

Holistic health is no longer just a buzzword and feel-good rhetoric, but a necessity to retain an inspired, engaged workforce