Health

Middle East private medical insurance costs to rise 12 percent by 2025

64 percent of insurers expect higher medical trends worldwide over next three years

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala acquires 80 percent stake in Global Medical Supply Chain, Al Ittihad Drug

Strategic acquisition enhances Mubadala's footprint in the healthcare logistics and pharmaceutical distribution sectors

Emirati women: Key achievements and milestones in 2024

The UAE ranked 7th globally and remained the top nation in the region in the UN Gender Equality Index 2024

UAE Lottery, Takalam launch initiative to support individuals with unhealthy gaming behaviors

Takalam’s confidential, user-friendly platform will address mental health needs and help individuals manage behavioral challenges

UAE healthcare sector aims for 20 percent carbon emission reduction by 2030: Report

New study urges healthcare to adopt sustainability to reduce emissions, energy use, and waste

Arab Health contributed $269.7 million to Dubai’s economy during 2024 edition

Tourism and hospitality benefited from the major healthcare event, with 2024 accommodation spending over $56.2 million

UAE National Day: Celebrating 53 years of unity and progress through visionary leadership, groundbreaking initiatives

A comprehensive reflection on 2024’s milestones in governance, infrastructure, and global positioning

Sheikh Theyab and Bill Gates discuss AI’s role in advancing health, education, and food systems

Both parties discussed strategies to improve lives by combating preventable diseases like polio and neglected tropical diseases

Global Health Exhibition sees $13.3 billion in deals signed over three days

The event, now in its seventh edition, saw a 72 percent increase in international attendance from over 138 countries

Sheikh Mohammed and Vietnam PM discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, sign CEPA

CEPA facilitates UAE service providers' access to various sectors in Vietnam, including business, finance, and tourism

Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth introduces technology platform to link in-hospital and remote healthcare services

Patients can visit SEHA-affiliated facilities in Al Dhafra for remote consultations and medical exams with PureHealth doctors 

UAE maintains leadership in global labor market competitiveness indicators

The country secured the top position globally in four key indicators from the Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024

Gitex Global 2024: AI revolution in medicine, aviation, cybersecurity takes center stage

Gitex has also reaffirmed its status as a catalyst for collaboration and forward-facing projects

Mubadala’s KELIX bio acquires four GlobalOne Healthcare Holding assets

Acquisitions significantly enhance the UAE's local life sciences capabilities through strategic investments

Riyadh’s Global Health Exhibition to unveil the world’s largest virtual hospital

Exhibit will enable attendees to experience simulated patient scenarios and determine treatment and therapy actions

UAE’s MoHAP, SEDD partner to streamline facility licensing in Sharjah

This initiative enhances regulatory services by integrating best practices in digital transformation

DoH – Abu Dhabi, Ma’an raise over $4 million for Abu Dhabi health Research and Innovation Grant

This initiative supports DoH’s mission to transform the regional healthcare landscape through science and technology 

M42, ADGM Academy partner to upskill Emirati professionals in health tech

Partnership to create an educational hub to train the next generation of Emirati professionals across various health tech roles

Governments allocate nearly $2 trillion in direct clean energy investment since 2020: IEA

This amount is nearly three times the funding committed after the financial crisis of 2007-08

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree on the Board of Dubai Health

This board will be chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Riyadh gears up to host Global Health Exhibition in October

Over 100,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibiting companies and brands are expected to join the three-day event

Dubai launches new initiative to attract investments, boost global medical tourism market

New MoU between DHA and DET aims to position Dubai as a leading global medical tourism destination

Gitex Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia to be held in Thailand in September 2025

Hosted alongside Medical Fair Thailand, Gitex Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia will take place from September 10 to 12, 2025