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Health security and chronic disease prevention climb government agendas as WHX Leaders 2027 responds to shifting global health priorities

Health systems worldwide are approaching a demographic turning point. The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that the number of people aged 60 and over will more than double, from one billion in 2019 to 2.1 billion by 2050, requiring significant adaptation across health and social care systems and wider society.   The trend is even […]
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Technological change overtakes economic concerns as number one factor in organizational health for the first time, global survey reveals

Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) released its Global Leadership Monitor H1 2026, a bi-annual survey of 2,700+ global business leaders tracking organizational health and leadership preparedness against external trends. The report shows global leadership at an inflection point – with technological change emerging as the single most critical
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Teen anxiety, school pressure, bullying and peer relationships among top mental health concerns reports Uniquely You MHC

Uniquely You Mental Health Center, the UAE’s first publicly neurodivergent-owned and operated mental health clinic, has identified anxiety, school-related stress, bullying, peer relationship difficulties and emotional regulation challenges among the most significant mental health concerns affecting teenagers aged 13 to 17. The analysis draws on findings from international
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Aster DM Healthcare Launches Women’s Health Programme – A unified initiative to support women across different stages of life

Aster DM Healthcare has announced the launch of its comprehensive, group-wide women’s health programme designed to redefine how women in the UAE experience healthcare across every stage of life. Under a unified vision, the Group has introduced “Care for Her” by Aster Hospitals & Clinics and “Elle by Medcare,” a premium expression of the same […]
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Frontline Heroes Office: World Doctors’ Day Is a Milestone to Honor Messengers of Humanity and Recognize Their Role in Safeguarding Community Health

The Frontline Heroes Office affirmed its participation in the global celebrations of World Doctors’ Day, observed annually on 30 March, in recognition of the noble humanitarian role played by doctors worldwide and in appreciation of their vital contributions to protecting human health and enhancing quality of life. The Office stated that World Doctors’ Day represents […]
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PureHealth Establishes Global ‘Health Longevity Advisory Board’ to Advance Healthy Ageing

PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has established a dedicated Health Longevity Advisory Board, uniting internationally-recognised leaders in health longevity science, medicine and AI. The board will play a key role in advancing PureHealth’s mission to unlock time for humankind as it aims to accelerate breakthroughs in healthy ageing and extending
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Siemens Healthineers and the Saudi Ministry of Health launch SHIFT Innovation Center Riyadh to Drive the Future of Healthcare

In a landmark step toward shaping the future of healthcare in the Kingdom and beyond, Siemens Healthineers, in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH), announced the launch of the SHIFT Innovation Center Riyadh – a first-of-its-kind hub designed to accelerate healthcare transformation through innovation, collaboration, and capacity building. The SHIFT Innovation
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FIBO Arabia officially opens

The inaugural edition of FIBO Arabia, the region’s leading international trade exhibition for the health, fitness and wellness industries, was officially opened today by Naif Al-Dosari, advisor to the Deputy Minister of Sports in the Kingdom. Held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, the exhibition marks a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s
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Pearl Initiative Champions Governance in Health as Global Aid Faces Sharp Decline to $38.4 Billion

Pearl Initiative hosted a high-level dialogue in Dubai this week, bringing together global thought leaders, philanthropic institutions, and cross-sector stakeholders for a solutions-driven discussion on the role of governance in addressing global health crises. Titled ‘Governance for Resilient Health Systems’, the event explored how ethical, transparent, and accountable