#Healthcare

Saudi Arabia Oxford-AstraZeneca

Saudi Arabia approves use of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

Other GCC countries including the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain have already approved the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine 

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 3,294 cases, highest daily spike in deaths

The nation-wide death toll has risen to 1,073

Public Prosecution

Fine of up to Dhs50,000 for not informing health authorities about Covid-19 in UAE

Those who lose any electronic tracking device handed to them, or destroy it, shall also be fined

Paul Jairaj Upandrunning

Paul Jairaj joins Dubai-based sports medical centre Upandrunning

Paul is among London’s most prominent consultant orthopaedic surgeons. Here, he discusses why he chose to practice in Dubai

UK court orders asset freeze of NMC founder BR Shetty, other company executives

The order was secured by NMC’s biggest creditor, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

NMC Health expects UAE, Oman operations to continue in 2021, after sale of non-core assets

NMC is undertaking a complete restructuring of its balance sheet following the discovery of significant fraud and debt

Oman Covid-19 quarantine

Oman: Mandatory institutional self-paid quarantine for all arrivals, new Covid-19 restrictions announced

The Supreme Committee advised all citizens and residents in Oman to avoid traveling abroad, except in cases of extreme necessity

SEHA Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s SEHA partners with King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Saudi Arabia

The two entities will cooperate on several areas including stem cell transplantation

Oman Covid-19

Oman says ‘alarming’ surge in Covid-19 cases, extends land border closure indefinitely

Omani citizens will however be allowed to reenter via the land borders, provided they abide by a 7-day institutional health quarantine directive

Saudi Arabia, Philips partner to advance AI in healthcare

SDAIA and Philips to set up AI Knowledge Hub to boost AI talent

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,798 cases, 3,933 recoveries and 9 deaths

The death toll in the UAE now stands at 930

Watch: Dubai launches drive to administer Covid-19 vaccine to 8,000 senior citizens within their homes

The campaign will focus on individuals with co-morbidities and those at high risk of developing severe illness from the virus

Covid-19 Vaccine UAE

Covid-19 vaccine: Elderly and people with chronic diseases to be prioritised at all centres across the UAE

The decision was made in light of the spike in infections over the past weeks

Revealed: LinkedIn unveils most ‘in-demand’ jobs, skills in UAE

Specialised medical professionals, digital content freelancers, professional and personal coaches, are among the pick of the jobs

Dr Shereen Nassarer Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Covid-19 vaccine: How to rise to the century’s biggest supply chain challenge

From transportation and logistics to temperature-controlled storage and technology-backed innovations, here’s how countries around the world can successfully meet the immense challenges in distributing Covid-19 vaccines

Covid-19: Dubai hospitals ‘strained, not overwhelmed’ says official

Helal Al Marri, director general of Dubai’s Tourism Authority, added that the emirate has a clear plan for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic

Zulekha Hospital Health Plus

UAE’s Zulekha Hospital and Israel’s Health Plus sign agreement to promote medical tourism

Under a ‘Holiday Dialysis’ programme, patients from Israel who are undergoing dialysis can receive treatment while on vacation in the UAE

Abu Dhabi’s ADCB sees creditors approval for NMC restructuring in first half

The bank recorded $450m in provisions and interest in suspense toward NMC, Finablr and associated companies last year

Dubai Police

Dubai Police urges public to report violations of Covid-19 protocols

The public can establish contact either via its call centre at 901 or by using the Police Eye service

Covid-19

Dubai announces two dedicated Covid-19 treatment facilities

Al Khawaneej and Al Badaa health centres will be set aside exclusively for the treatment of Covid-19 patients

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 3,966 cases; death toll scales to 819

The case count across the UAE now stands at 293,052

UAE Covid-19 field hospital

UAE to open new field hospital in Sharjah for Covid-19 emergencies – reports

The field hospital will be set up in Sharjah’s Al Zahia area and is expected to be ready within a month

Dubai Covid-19

Dubai: By-appointment only visits to all private healthcare facilities

All staff and visitors must continue to wear masks at all times and strictly comply with physical distancing guidelines

Bahrain

Covid-19: Bahrain shuts all schools, closes dine-in services at restaurants

All public and private schools, universities and kindergartens in the country will move to remote learning for three weeks

UAE Covid-19

Covid-19: UAE denies inaccurate reporting of data, adds that vaccination may be required every year

On Tuesday, the UAE reported a total of 3,601 new infections, its highest ever daily rise

Uber UAE

Covid-19: Uber offers discounted rides on trips to vaccination centres in the UAE

The discounted fare will be applicable for rides undertaken from January 25 – February 8

H E Yasser Al Gargawi with Manal A R

Second edition of American Aesthetic Medical Center’s Super Power Awards held in Dubai

The winners were chosen from over 16 categories ranging from healthcare, fine arts, fashion, entertainment and beauty, among others.

Pfizer-Biontech vaccine dubai

Dubai reschedules first dose of Covid-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

However, all appointments for the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will go ahead as scheduled

Second phase of Dubai’s Pfizer vaccination campaign might begin earlier than April

The first phase, which targets those in the priority categories, is slated to end in March