It is the first investment by Health Plus Holding, a subsidiary of Ethmar International Holding, which will focus on healthcare sector
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Kuwait announces new test for doctors
The Kuwait Ministry of Health has approved a unified electronic test for healthcare professionals
Alpen Capital
UAE and Saudi Arabia lead Gulf healthcare spending, sector to hit $135.5bn by 2027
Healthcare spending in GCC countries set to grow to $135.5bn by 2027, with UAE and Saudi Arabia being biggest spenders
Dubai
GCC healthcare spending forecast to reach $99.6bn in 2023
The forecasted findings revealed that the healthcare spending will grow at a CAGR of 4.9%
Aster DM Healthcare
Outlook 2023: New digital tools will continue to shape the future of care delivery methods in healthcare
Healthcare providers are planning to invest in technologies including digital health, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, as well as tools to support clinical staff and caregivers over the next five years
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UAE tops GCC countries for best healthcare in 2022
In the global rankings, UAE places in the top 50 and holds the top spot over other GCC countries
Dubai
Dubai to host 45th World Hospital Congress on November 9-11
More than 1,000 participants from 60 countries are expected to attend the World Hospital Federation’s conference
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi health department launches platform for job listing
The platform – named ‘Kawader’- will outline openings in various medical fields including nursing, emergency medicine, internal medicine and other allied medical segments from within healthcare facilities in the emirate
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UAE, US discuss initiatives to further strengthen bilateral ties in healthcare sector
The discussions took place during a meeting between high ranking officials of the Ministry of Health and Prevention and a visiting US delegation
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Riyadh to host this year’s Global Health Exhibition on October 9 to 11
More than 250 companies from 30 countries are expected to participate in the three-day event, which will have the theme – ‘Transformation in the health sector’
ASHRA
UAE, Israel export credit agencies partner to back $147 million healthcare project
ECI will provide buyer’s credit guarantees to the funding bank which will see the construction of four hospitals and the first main central medical storage facility in Ghana
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Department of Health inks deal to develop clinical research hub, innovative treatments
The Abu Dhabi DoH and the Middle East arm of Johnson & Johnson will explore short- and long-term projects in the generation of data and real-world evidence to boost the region’s healthcare sector
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Ransomware attacks on healthcare firms rise 94% in 2021, but sector copes with it better: report
In 2021, 66 percent of healthcare organisations were hit by ransomware attacks, compared to 34 percent in the previous year
Dubai
Dubai’s foray into healthcare excellence, and what we must do to safeguard it
With such a solid foundation already, there are two areas in which we must continue to focus: upskilling talent and innovation
David Stradling
Dubai steps up to nurture the next generation of healthcare
EMERGE GHI, which runs alongside the PrecisionMed Exhibition & Summit, will connect investors with a global community of healthcare technology innovators
Digital health transformation
The post-pandemic evolution of the healthcare sector: technology and innovation across the UAE
By navigating priorities of innovation at a time like this, the sector has been able to maximise efficiency, improve diagnostic accuracy, and optimise workflows
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There’s more to seasonal flu than meets the eye: A business perspective
It’s high time that businesses take stock of the impact of seasonal influenza