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$9bn boost for nations worst-hit by climate change

Over two-thirds of the Global Fund’s funding, will be spent on countries that have been the most impacted by climate change, the organisation has announced at COP28

Isil Ata_Head of HR_Cigna Insurance MEA

Top tips to address job burnout

A recent study by Cigna showed that 92 per cent of those surveyed in the UAE experience at least one symptom of burnout compared to 90 per cent globally

Covid-19 sub-variant eris driving new case surge

Covid-19: India reintroduces mandatory RT PCR tests for international arrivals from five countries

The country introduced revised guidelines for international arrivals which came into effect on December 24

Mubadala Health and Mumtalakat explore potential JV

Mubadala Health, Mumtalakat consider JV to set up long-term care facility

The potential joint venture aims to to set up a long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation facility in Bahrain that will be operated by Amana Healthcare

Covid-19

UAE reports 1,356 Covid-19 cases, 1,066 recoveries

The nationwide case count has risen to 920,171

Expo 2020 Dubai visits cross 10 million as of January 18

All Expo visitors aged 18 and above must show either proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test result taken within the previous 72 hours

Hands-on review: Fitbit Charge 5

The smartband is loaded with new features such as Daily Readiness Score and EDA scanner and is now available in the UAE for Dhs799

Fear of stigma deters UAE employees from availing health benefits

Many employees are reluctant to use health and well-being benefits offered by their employer

UAE: How the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted workplace health and wellness

Companies must help to promote physical activity and wellbeing in 2021

Mubadala keeping pace with KKR as $29bn deployed last year

For 2020, Mubadala said its total comprehensive income rose to Dhs72bn

Dubai Fitness Challenge

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020 dates announced

The citywide fitness event will feature a mix of physical and virtual events

Social media

Social space: A roundup of all the GCC social media news in July

Fadi Khater, founder and managing partner of digital marketing agency Netizency, provides an overview of social media trends in the region

Expo 2020 Dubai uses wellness wearables to improve workers’ safety

The wellness wearable devices, regularly used by elite athletes worldwide, have been tailored to the needs of construction workers

Emirates issues travel advisory for passengers travelling to and from Dubai

Travel protocols have changed in the UAE in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic

Kuwait emir

Kuwait’s 91-year-old Emir undergoes ‘successful surgery’

The 91-year-old ruler had been admitted to hospital on Saturday for medical tests

Kuwait emir

Kuwait’s Emir in hospital for checkups, Crown Prince to assume some duties

The 91-year-old emir went to hospital “to carry out a number of medical checkups”

Explainer: Is the booming healthy snacks sector in the region well regulated?

As consumers in the GCC increasingly focus on adopting fitter lifestyles, the regional health food industry has seen massive growth, suggests Mahmoud Adham, founder and CEO, Munchbox

Uber introduces enhanced Covid-19 safety precautions in the UAE

The new measures will be in place until the end of June after which it will be reviewed

Why IT plays a big role in employee care in the time of Covid-19

In the Covid-19 era, automation application can support employees, track potential company-wide health issues and bolster business continuity

Why Covid-19 is leading to a digital transformation in healthcare

The pandemic will prompt authorities to re-examine the robustness of their healthcare systems, says Damien NG, PhD, Next Generation Research at Julius Baer

coronavirus uae

UAE changes timings of national disinfection drive during Ramadan

Certain stores will now be allowed to operate from 6am until 10pm