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Saudi German Health organises first conference of Quality and Patient Safety in Riyadh

News Desk 1 27/09/2023

Saudi German Health, one of the largest healthcare groups in the MENA region, organised the first conference of Quality and Patient Safety from September 25 to 27, 2023, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), to highlight ground-breaking solutions and best practices that improve quality of

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AstraZeneca unveils new sustainable offices at Dubai Science Park as part of drive to net zero healthcare

News Desk 1 22/09/2023

AstraZeneca has inaugurated its new sustainable offices in Dubai Science Park. The offices mark a critical milestone along the company’s carbon footprint reduction journey in the UAE. The offices are part of measures by AstraZeneca to accelerate the transition to sustainable healthcare in the UAE, aligned with the company’s global Ambition Zero Carbon programme. Critical

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UAE-based Pulsar Capital takes a controlling stake in TruDoc

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Private equity firm seeks to enhance its product offering in key markets Pulsar Capital, a leading UAE-based private equity firm specialising in the healthcare, e-commerce and fintech sectors, has fully acquired TruDoc, the UAE-headquartered telehealth and virtual primary care provider, for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition, Pulsar Capital seeks to enhance its

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Hikma delivers strong H1 performance and raises Generics guidance Growth in all three businesses and across all geographies

Middle East News 247 03/08/2023

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC and its subsidiaries (‘Hikma’ or ‘Group’), the multinational pharmaceutical company, report its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023. During the first half of 2023, core group revenue grew 18% to $1.427 billion (compared to H1 2022: $1.213 billion), driven by a strong performance in all three businesses. Core […]

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Alma Health Signs Partnership with Arabian Shield Insurance Co

News Desk 2 03/08/2023

August 2023, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Alma Health, a fully-verticalized digital healthcare provider created to transform the lives of individuals living with chronic conditions, has signed its first insurance agreement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Arabian Shield, a prominent Cooperative Insurance Company which is regulated by the Saudi Central Bank and the Council

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Intel Capital and Khosla Ventures Lead $27M Investment in SiPhox® Health to Transform Health Testing

Middle East News 247 20/07/2023

BURLINGTON, Mass. — SiPhox Health, the leader in building the next generation of lab-grade home health testing with silicon photonics, raised $27 million in funding including a $10M Seed financing and a $17M Series A round. The Series A round was led by Intel Capital with participation from Khosla Ventures, Kortex Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Metaplanet, […]

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Thumbay Institute/College of Artificial Intelligence & Technology in Healthcare launched at GMU

Middle East News 247 15/06/2023

Ajman, United Arab Emirates — The newly launched Thumbay Institute/college at Gulf Medical University marks a revolutionary milestone as it becomes the first-of-its kind in the Middle East to specialize adoption of artificial intelligence to transform the medical education landscape, thus opening new avenues for research, education, healthcare delivery, innovation, and

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Dubai Health Authority launches an initiative to enhance legal awareness of healthcare  professionals in the emirate

News Desk 2 08/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 8, 2023: The Dubai Health Authority( DHA) recently launched a unique initiative aimed at raising and enhancing legal awareness among health professionals working across private health facilities in the emirate. The initiative – which includes a series of awareness roadshows-started at Fakeeh University Hospital and will continue

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Dubai Health Authority discusses Dubai Digital Health Strategy with healthcare stakeholders

News Desk 2 30/05/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 30, 2023:  The Dubai Health Authority held a workshop today at the Emirates Towers in Dubai with more than 100 key healthcare stakeholders including health providers and technology partners to discuss the Dubai Digital Health Strategy. The strategy, which is in its finalization stages, aims to deliver patient-centric and data-driven

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Burjeel Medical City Launches Advanced Gynecology Institute to Offer Complex Care Solutions for Women

Middle East News 247 24/05/2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Burjeel Medical City, the flagship facility of Burjeel Holdings, has launched an Advanced Gynecology Institute (AGI) designed to offer multidisciplinary healthcare solutions to women of all ages. The launch comes just months after the hospital joined hands with the globally renowned Franco-European Multidisciplinary Institute of

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Evercare Group and Indus Health Plus enter 12-month exclusive partnership to extend healthcare services to beneficiaries of Indus Health Plus at Evercare facilities.

Middle East News 247 23/05/2023

Evercare Group (“the Group”), and Indus Health Plus today announced a new 12-month exclusive partnership to provide extended care to beneficiaries of Indus Health Plus at Evercare facilities. Evercare, a healthcare service provider with facilities in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kenya, and Nigeria, and Indus Health Plus, a healthcare organisation providing services to

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AAFC Launches EASE® Healthcare Program in Ghana With FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital

Middle East News 247 15/05/2023

EASE® Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of African Asset Finance Company (AAFC) that provides state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment “as-a-service” to healthcare organizations, today announces the signing of its first customer. The contract, which marks the launch of the EASE® Healthcare program in Ghana, will see the installation of a Siemens CT scanner in the Accra

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Governor Of Madinah Establishes Al-Shifa Health Endowment Fund

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Governor Of Madinah Establishes Al-Shifa Health Endowment Fund: The governor of Madinah and the chairman of the Alshifa Endowment Supervision Council, Prince Faisal bin Salman, introduced the Alshifa Health Endowment Fund on Friday in Madinah. The fund provides funding for health care for residents who don’t have access to free health care and or access to […]

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Modern Pharmaceutical LLC opens new store in Deira Enrichment Project to broaden healthcare delivery network in the country

News Desk 2 25/04/2023

Dubai, April 25, 2023: Modern Pharmaceutical LLC (MPC), one of the leading healthcare distributors in the UAE, and a part of the Albatha Group, has strengthened its presence in the country with the launch of its latest Modern Pharmacy outlet in Deira Enrichment Project. In addition to the launch, an attached community clinic will be […]

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Hospitality and Healthcare Firms are Committed to Cutting their Carbon Emission 

News Desk 2 31/03/2023

Countries and companies all over the world are taking rapid responsibility to cut carbon emissions, and the hotel and hospitality industry is not far behind. A survey from Tripadvisor states that tourists are taking action themselves. 62% of travelers are opting for more environmentally friendly hotels, food, and transportation and 69% said they intended to […]

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Dr. Moopen’s Family increases 4% stake in Aster DM Healthcare buying shares for Dh 207 million

Middle East News 247 30/03/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The promoters of Aster DM Healthcare have increased their shareholding in the India listed company by 4% from 37.88% to 41.88%, after acquiring additional stake from one of the large private equity investors at an additional investment of Dh. 207 million. Speaking on the increase in stake, Dr. Azad Moopen, […]

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Newly Established “Access to Healthcare Board” Will Transform Access to Healthcare in the Middle East and Africa

Middle East News 247 21/02/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Ambitious and passionate healthcare experts from the Middle East and Africa region have formed an advocacy board that will transform access to healthcare through innovative, consistent, sustainable, and customized solutions. The “Access to Healthcare Board” comprises key government, regulatory, private, and societal stakeholders seeking

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Bridge Medical signs MoU with New Al Farwaniya

News Desk 2 07/02/2023

Dubai – Feb 07, 2022: Bridge Medical Group Purchasing (BMGP), an innovative and novel Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO) specialized in the healthcare sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Al Farwaniya, a leading medical supplier and distributor in the UAE.  In line with the agreement, New Al Farwaniya will serve as one […]

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Mubadala Health and BioIntelliSense host global tech delegation

News Desk 2 02/02/2023

Dubai, UAE; February 02, 2023: Mubadala Health, the integrated network of world-class healthcare facilities, and BioIntelliSense, a continuous health monitoring and clinical intelligence company, hosted a delegation of Chief Medical Officers and leaders from the world’s leading technology and healthcare companies from Microsoft, Medtronic, Ardent Health Services, and

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BD strengthens the region’s patient care experience

News Desk 2 02/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 February 2023 – The Dubai branch of BD (Becton, Dickinson, and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, showcased its industry-leading medical technology solutions at Arab Health 2023, taking place from January 30 to February 2, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Center. During the event, the company […]