Health

Global alignment on health policy necessary to make a smokeless world a reality

Smokeless nicotine alternatives could give adult smokers a chance to stamp out conventional cigarettes for good

Dubai launches landmark $28.58 million mental health framework

The new framework features 10 key initiatives that will be launched over the next five years

Countries and regions with the highest life expectancy globally in 2024

Monaco, Hong Kong and Macau have among the highest life expectancies

Mumtalakat, M42 partner to launch expand Amana Healthcare into Bahrain

The Bahrain Amana Healthcare facility will likely commence operations in 2025

GCC countries eye $135 billion healthcare sector by 2027 through localization and diversification

The sector spending within the GCC alone is tipped to reach $124 billion in 2028

Abu Dhabi launches HealthX to advance emirate as global biotech, life sciences hub

The startup program will help onboarding 30 global life science startups into the UAE's healthcare ecosystem over the next 2 years

Abu Dhabi’s DoH, M42 launch region’s largest hybrid cord blood bank

The Abu Dhabi Biobank aims to improve treatment access, health outcomes

WEF Special Meeting: Coordinated cooperation key to mitigating impact of epidemics, says Saudi health minister Al-Jalajel

Integrating health, justice and sustainability in decision-making promotes health sector's growth

Türkiye ranks 7th globally in health tourism as sector generates $2.3 billion in 2023

Efforts are underway to enhance sector's value and competitiveness, the trade ministry says

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to launch Arcera: A health-focused holding company for life sciences

Arcera's manufacturing and packaging network will span seven locations, including UAE, Türkiye, and Egypt

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala expands life sciences portfolio with acquisition of Kelix Bio

The acquisition seeks to boost life sciences sector and economic diversification

Why mental healthcare in the UAE needs to be formalised, more accessible

Licensing bodies must engage with residents through a public-facing website to provide necessary information

ADGM Academy forges 3 healthcare partnerships to empower national cadres

Partnerships seek to support the UAE national workforce development

Dubai Stem Cell Congress: Showcasing breakthroughs in regenerative medicine

Gathering explores the role of stem cells in treating cancer and diabetes

Egypt inks $300 million deal for integrated medical and educational project in Shorouk City

The project is expected to generate over 2,000 job opportunities

WGS 2024: Qatar’s public health chief named Best Minister

Dr. Hanan Al Kuwari is esteemed for her wide-ranging healthcare initiatives

WGS 2024: The world is not prepared for a pandemic, warns WHO chief

Dr Ghebreyesus praises UAE’s role in WHO’s emergency response around the world

Canadian firms eye investments in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector

Will strengthen bilateral cooperation in healthcare and medical services

Medlab Middle East 2024: Exploring the latest trends in laboratory medicine

Sheikh Mansoor inaugurated event anticipating 30,000 participants

Arab Health: Sheikh Mohammed highlights power of public-private partnerships in revolutionizing healthcare

Emphasizes growth through cutting-edge technologies state-of-the-art facilities

Saudi Arabia boosts local drug production with 4 key agreements

Agreements mark significant step towards health and pharmaceutical security

New blood test promises early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Testing blood for p-tau217 could provide accurate Alzheimer’s screening before symptoms manifest