Health

Burjeel Holdings’ entry into FTSE Global Equity Index Series to boost investments

Burjeel Holdings has joined FTSE Russell’s FTSE Mid Cap index, the FTSE All-Cap index, the FTSE All-World index and the FTSE Total-Cap index

UAE to host major global events in September: All you need to know

The DIFC will host the inaugural Dubai AI & Web3 Festival on September 11-12 at Madinat Jumeirah

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala partners with CBC Group to fully acquire UCB Pharma’s China mature business

Acquisition includes UCB’s neurology portfolio and allergy portfolio in Mainland China, in addition to UCB’s Zhuhai manufacturing site

Dubai welcomes over 691,000 health tourists, generating $280.42 million in spending

The emirate's indirect revenue from health tourism reached AED2.3 billion in 2023

Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel logs 10.4 percent revenue jump in H1 2024, reaching $653.4 million

The group saw increases of $37.3 million in outpatient revenue and $22.3 million in inpatient revenue

OZON Pharmaceuticals to develop $80 million manufacturing facility at Dubai Industrial City

Facility to have a production capacity of more than 300 million tablets annually in phase 1

PureHealth revenues surge 53 percent to $3.4 billion in H1 2024

PureHealth's hospital revenues rose 83 percent annually to AED9.6 billion due to major acquisitions

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

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