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UAE doctors call for precaution as heat-related illnesses soar amid rising temperatures
With rising summer temperatures across the UAE, medical professionals and authorities are urging residents to stay alert to the risks of heatstroke and exhaustion
Abu Dhabi
Inside Insilico’s bid to create the UAE’s first homegrown cancer drug
In Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, four scientists with massive computing power are trying to do in months what typically takes pharmaceutical giants years
Healthcare
India-based digital healthcare platform Practo launches instant online access services in UAE
The launch enables users to book appointments with verified doctors and access thousands of patient reviews
Attestation services
UAE sick leave attested instantly online
UAE workers can have sick leave and medical reports attested online instantly
AEON Clinic
Price of youth: Dubai’s AEON Clinic leads push for biological age reversal with DNA targeted treatments
The clinic targets a wealthy, globally mobile clientele with the promise of data-driven, preventive care that leverages cutting-edge science – from stem cell therapies to genomic sequencing
Dubai Science Park
Global health leader NSF opens MENA HQ in Dubai Science Park
The new HQ will serve as a hub for NSF’s operations in the MENA region, supporting its mission to improve human and planetary health
Pure Health
PureHealth invests $613m in local goods and services, eyes $3.5bn UAE spend
PureHealth investing in UAE goods and services as it expands healthcare sector businesses
Bolt
Donald Trump’s $2tn Gulf tour; Dubai Golden visa for nurses; Etihad Rail announces UAE launch – 10 things you missed this week
Donald Trump visits Saudi, Qatar and UAE, Dubai offers golden visa for nurses, Etihad Rail launch plan and more top stories this week
Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries
Julphar grows revenue 6.7% in Q1 and reduces its debts
Revenue reaches $97.8mn; Company reduced total bank borrowings by $104.34mn, bringing its interest-bearing liabilities to $144.3mn
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Elon Musk’s Neuralink launches first international clinical trial in Abu Dhabi
The trial will be conducted at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi
AEON Clinic
AEON Clinic positions Dubai as global hub for longevity medicine with pioneering masterclass
With accreditation from both international authorities and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the event attracted over 150 medical professionals, researchers, and innovators from across the globe
cancer
Heart attacks among women in the Middle East rise 50%, new report finds
The findings also reveal that life-altering illnesses are affecting individuals at increasingly younger ages
Free UAE Golden Visa
Dubai announces UAE golden visa for nurses
Dubai will give golden visas to long-serving nurses in the UAE
cancer
Cholesterol drugs linked to 61% lower death risk in blood cancer, study shows
A groundbreaking study led by the University of Sharjah and Burjeel Cancer Institute reveals that statin use may significantly improve survival in patients with CLL and SLL
Dubai Executive Council
Dubai to build 3 new hospitals and 33 primary healthcare facilities; Sheikh Hamdan approves education and social policies
Executive Council of Dubai approves new health, education and social policies
cost of GCC healthcare
GCC healthcare sector urged to unlock $2.5bn by investing in staff wellbeing
GCC healthcare professionals face burnout worries unless industry heads invest in staff wellbeing