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Zest Pharmacy retail outlet

Aster Pharmacy, Spinneys launch Zest Pharmacy in Abu Dhabi

The pharmaceutical concept will provide a wide range of products including skincare, nutrition, cosmetics and mother and childcare

Dubai Healthcare Authority

Number of Dubai healthcare facilities jump 11.5% in Q1 2023: DHA

The healthcare facilities provide care across a range of medical specialities and sub-specialities

drone delivery

Dubai hospital delivers medicines to patient’s house via drone: Watch here

The delivery took place within a 10-kilometre radius, transporting medication from the hospital to a patient’s home in Cedre Villas project

Healthcare facilities

Abu Dhabi temporarily closes two healthcare facilities over several violations

The violations include failure to adhere to safety procedures, use of expired materials and tools, and non-compliance with the standards for medical waste disposal

Virtual reality may help cure healthcare

Virtual reality therapy has been used to reduce pain and anxiety without costly or potentially addictive medications

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Abu Dhabi-based IHC posts 20.5% rise in Q1 net profit to Dhs4.3bn

The company achieved a robust revenue increase of 50 per cent versus Q1 2022, reaching Dhs15.7bn during Q1 2023

Burjeel Holdings

Burjeel Holdings’ Q1 2023 profit surges 43.4% to Dhs121.3m

The healthcare services provider said its revenues surged by 11.6 per cent year-on-year to Dhs1.1bn in the first quarter of 2023

PureHealth, Ardent deal

PureHealth closes acquisition of Dhs1.8bn stake in Ardent Health

The completion of the transaction is expected to further strengthen PureHealth’s vision towards becoming a leading global player in healthcare

Digital healthcare is booming following COVID-19

The future of digital healthcare

Are deals and valuations resilient for the healthtech sector in 2023?

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UAE-based Amanat Holdings acquires majority stake in Sukoon via merger with CMRC

The merger, which creates the largest post-acute care provider in the GCC, places Amanat Holdings in a strong position to benefit from the significant post-acute care bed gap across Saudi Arabia and UAE

Mubadala co-leads funding round.

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala co-leads Hasten Biopharma’s $315m funding round

The firm plans to use the proceeds to fund acquisitions and business development of innovative assets in the pipeline

M42 acquires Diaverum

M42 acquires Bridgepoint’s dialysis firm Diaverum

The acquisition will significantly expand its global footprint, enabling the company to deliver relevant healthcare services and healthtech solutions

Mubadala and G42 launch of M42

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, G42 launch tech-enabled healthcare firm

The merged entity is expected to transform the way care is delivered while bridging the gap between the latest healthtech advancements and the clinical outcomes patients receive

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Investment of EUR125m to boost ‘smart clinics’ in the UAE, wider region

Investopia has partnered with Italian GKSD Investment Holding Group and Gruppo San Donato, a private hospital group in Italy, to drive the initiative

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Olayan Saudi Holding Company, Vamed to open hospital in Riyadh

It’s the first of many hospitals planned in Saudi Arabia and regionally, as part of OSHCO’s aim to grow its healthcare investment portfolio

Dr Moopen’s family acquires additional 4% stake in Aster DM Healthcare

The increase of 4 per cent stake from 37.88 per cent reaffirms the family’s commitment to the business in India and GCC

brain

When was the last time you tested your brain?

Despite decades of research, much about the brain remains a mystery, and ongoing studies continue to shed light on the intricacies of this organ

Emirati Genome Programme

Sheikh Hamdan launches awareness campaign in Dubai for Emirati Genome Programme

Implemented by the Dubai Health Authority, the new campaign aims to highlight the importance for Emiratis to register with the programme

Healthcare

How digital revolution is reshaping healthcare in the Middle East

As the healthcare sector faces new challenges, emerging technologies are helping leaders to improve performance and manage costs

healthcare

Top 6 innovations disrupting the region’s healthcare space 

Dr Osama Alswailem, chief information officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre shares some recent trends

Arab Health: At the crossroads of healthcare

Arab Health: At the crossroads of healthcare

The online event, which began on January 9, will go on until to March 2

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Irish digital innovation accelerating healthcare in the Middle East

Digital health is revolutionising the world of healthcare and improving patient outcomes in various ways

Aster

Aster Pharmacy, Dr. Reddy’s to market medicines in UAE and GCC

Prescription medicines to be distributed across therapy areas like gastroenterology, pain management, cardiovascular disease and antihistamines

Karl Hougaard shares the top businesses to star in the UAE in 2023

Top businesses to start in the UAE in 2023

The UAE offers a variety of business opportunities, both on and offline, for entrepreneurs looking to start new ventures in 2023

Tatmeen launched officially by UAE Health Authorities

UAE health authorities officially launch national drug tracking system ‘Tatmeen’

The platform will enable the tracking of drug products through the entire supply chain on a single digital platform

Dubai

Dubai Health Authority, Trends sign MoU to collaborate on research projects

The MoU will support the authority’s efforts to develop an innovative health system based on scientific research

G42 healthcare and SomaLogic

G42 Healthcare, SomaLogic bring proteomics to the GCC

G42 Healthcare plans to set up laboratory facilities in Abu Dhabi to provide Somascan proteomic services for research and clinical applications

MoHAP

UAE’s MoHAP launches 3D digital metaverse assessment service

The service integrates the real, virtual and digital worlds, enhancing the delivery of both government and private healthcare services

Aster pharmacy Talabat

Aster Pharmacy, talabat UAE announce partnership to deliver prescription medicines

Customers can now upload their prescriptions on talabat and have them delivered to their doorsteps in 90 minutes

Healthcare platforms Malaffi, Riyati, Nabidh integrate successfully

Healthcare platforms Riayati, NUMR, Malaffi, Nabidh successfully integrate

The platform integration will facilitate access to patient health information by doctors and healthcare providers throughout the UAE, improving patient care