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40% of Qatari kids suffer from diabetes

40% of Qatari kids suffer from diabetes

Healthcare
Head of Qatar Diabetes Association puts alarming figures down to unhealthy food habits and less exercise.

Dubai ruler to fund eye care for one million people
Healthcare
Countries to benefit include Afghanistan, Iraq, Kenya, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Egypt, Jordan and Palestine

Anti-smoking campaign targets Mecca
Healthcare
Health officials flood Saudi holy city to spread message to millions of worshippers.

Health chief calls for shisha ban
Healthcare
Bahrain official says serving shisha in Ramadan tents should be banned for health reasons.

more »MIDDLE EAST HEALTHCARE COMMENT

The face of things to come
In a nation where personal number plates go for the price of a small hospital, a slight nip ‘n' tuck is barely blinked at.

 Vernon Baxter  

A private affair
There is a sneaking suspicion the new National Health Council’s makeup will leave a large portion of healthcare providers feeling neglected.

Vernon Baxter

EDITOR'S CHOICE

  1. Forex firm staff slapped with five-year DIFC ban »
  2. UAE pledges to fight terrorism »
  3. Saudi inflation to continue to rise - report »
  4. Search continues for missing woman »
  5. Fergie 'not worried' by Abu Dhabi money threat »
  6. Dubai firm's IPO plan to fund $272bn projects »

more »OTHER MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS NEWS STORIES

Banking & Finance

  1. Algebra, Elaf Bank launch Islamic fund
  2. Merrill ups Abu Dhabi banks earnings forecast
  3. Forex firm staff slapped with five-year DIFC ban

Construction & Industry

  1. Dubai firm's IPO plan to fund $272bn projects
  2. Arabtec lands $181mn Dubai tower contract
  3. Two labourers killed in well collapse

Culture & Society

  1. Egypt rockslide survivors clash with police
  2. Search continues for missing woman
  3. Redevelopment of Makkah sees pilgrim numbers drop

Education

  1. Classroom crisis as demand for places soars
  2. UAE public schools set for major shake-up
  3. Parents hit by soaring school tuition fees

Energy

  1. Gulf states likely to urge OPEC output unchanged
  2. Gulf oil production to surge by 2015
  3. Santander, Fenosa in talks over Cepsa stakes with IPIC

Healthcare

  1. 40% of Qatari kids suffer from diabetes
  2. Dubai ruler to fund eye care for one million people
  3. Anti-smoking campaign targets Mecca

Islamic Finance

  1. Algebra, Elaf Bank launch Islamic fund
  2. Saudi developer Dar Al-Arkan eyes bonus share sukuk
  3. Qatar Islamic plans listing international units

Media & Marketing

  1. Abu Dhabi sets up $1bn movie company
  2. Market idea set to boost Dubai film credentials
  3. UK TV show 'uncovers extreme Saudi preachers'

Personal Finance

  1. Gulf's rich just get richer - report
  2. Non-Saudis allowed to buy shares through locals
  3. UAE personal loans jump 46% in year to June

Politics & Economics

  1. Iran's inflation tops 27%
  2. Israeli president opposes strike on Iran
  3. Saudi inflation to continue to rise - report

Real Estate

  1. Nakheel sales up threefold in 2008
  2. Corruption probe needs to be widened, says senior executive
  3. Nakheel set to launch $1.2bn syndicated loan

Retail

  1. Luxury car maker targets Middle East growth
  2. Kuwait cabinet approves wider anti-inflation plan
  3. Gold sales in Abu Dhabi surge 300%

Sport

  1. Man City's secret 'Virgin brand' plans revealed
  2. UAE risks losing ICC World Cup Qualifier
  3. England, Wales, Ireland win World Cup qualifiers, Scots loses

Technology

  1. UAE link to high-tech financial fraud probe
  2. ME internet traffic growth world's 2nd fastest - report
  3. Firms rush to exploit Middle East IT opportunities

Transportation

  1. Congestion problems hit Jebel Ali port
  2. Helicopter crash victims named
  3. 47mn Dubai commuters ride the bus in '08

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Atlantis fire cause 'will be revealed soon'
  2. UAE denies Iran's airport discrimination claims
  3. Repair teams mobilised to fix Atlantis fire damage

more »MIDDLE EAST HEALTHCARE EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Expomed
    11 September 2008 | Sfax, Tunisia
  2. Healthcare Service Management
    6 October 2008 | Doha, Qatar
  3. Healthcare Service Management
    6 October 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
See all events »

MORE HEALTHCARE STORIES

  1. Abu Dhabi to fund Islamabad hospital
  2. Saudis swoop for pharmacy stake
  3. IVF women seek fertility treatment abroad
  4. Baby boy born with two heads dies
  5. Shisha restrictions in place for Ramadan
All Healthcare news stories »

CURRENT HEALTHCARE TENDERS

  1. Sale and removal of medical equipments
    Qatar
    Closes on: 08 September 2008
  2. Improvement of service delivery for animal health
    Sudan
    Closes on: 12 December 2008
More Tenders »

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What do you think about the education system in the Gulf?

It's in crisis and urgent measures are needed to increase school places.
Education chiefs are more interested in making money than educating our children.
The standard of education has improved but more still needs to be done.
The local education system is as good as anywhere else in the world.

JOIN THE DEBATE

  1. 40% of Qatari kids suffer from diabetes
    shantisubra: 40% of Qatari kids suffer from diabetes »
    7 Sep '08 at 11:24
  2. Shisha restrictions in place for Ramadan
    JM: Do what I do ...... »
    1 Sep '08 at 12:10
  3. Shisha restrictions in place for Ramadan
    Jane Doe: Less harmful »
    1 Sep '08 at 09:20
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