The inauguration of Orient Insurance’s offices in Al Ghadir, Riyadh, marks the company’s expansion into the Saudi market
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UAE expands health sector with new insurance coverage for workers
The UAE allocated AED 5.745 billion, representing 8% of the federal budget for the 2025 fiscal year, to healthcare and community prevention services
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UAE salaries to fall; Corporate Tax changes; Top Dubai real estate areas; Drone deliveries launched – 10 things you missed this week
UAE and Saudi salary updates, Dubai real estate analysis, Corporate Tax changes, major health insurance update and more top stories this week
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UAE launches major health insurance package for private sector from $87 per year
UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation launches new insurance product for private sector employees and domestic workers
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Saudi insurers’ profits shift to top 5 firms as smaller rivals struggle: Report
The S&P report forecasts that top-line growth in Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector will moderate to about 10-15% in 2025
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A changing climate for regional reinsurance
Modelling a data-powered, risk-informed future for our industry against environmental odds
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Growth strategy paying off as Takaful Emarat turns the corner
Company posts a net profit of $2.18 million for Q3 2024, compared to a loss of $231,450 in the same period last year
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Rokstone opens Dubai office in DIFC
Rokstone handed licence from Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate in DIFC
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Saudi authorities launch first coastal tourism insurance product
Saudi Arabia announces coastal insurance in effort to boost tourism
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Saudi Arabia launches expat insurance to cover financial defaults
Saudi HR and insurance authorities launch new product to cover expat workers for financial defaults
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Mahindra Insurance Brokers launches reinsurance division in Dubai International Financial City
Mahindra Insurance Brokers opens Dubai International Financial City office
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UAE insurance sector profits hit $681m in 2023: Central Bank
Central Bank data points to significant uplift in UAE insurance profits, with Dubai leading the way
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UAE insurance sector growing with premiums up 31% to $9.72bn in H1
The UAE insurance sector has witnessed ongoing growth in the first half of the year, according to Central Bank data
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UAE insurance firm announces first flood and storm damage policy
UAE introduces third-party protection from floods and storms for motorists
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Dubai real estate: Seabeats announces novel insurance plan to cover all aspects of home ownership
The proposed house insurance cover will offer coverage for both the structure of the house as well as the contents inside, beside protection against natural disasters such as floods, and earthquakes, as well as accidents like fires
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Out of the red: Ketchup stain insurance policy sees Heinz squeeze out juicy 18% sales hike
Heinz Arabia reports 18 per cent increase in UAE ketchup sales since launch of unique insurance policy
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UAE floods: Dubai experts urge better home insurance coverage following record rainfall
Climate change needs to be taken more seriously, experts warn, urging residents to be better prepared for the future after record-breaking rains hit the UAE last week