UCB’s mature business includes immunology, neurology and allergy portfolio as well as its manufacturing unit in Zuhai
Healthcare
UAE healthcare
UAE emerges as top destination for healthcare in the GCC, beating the US, Europe
The survey involved 1,680 GCC residents from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, representing a cross-section of local, Arab expat, and Asian expat populations
billionaires
UAE holiday dates; Dubai Land Department bans landlords; Metro hikes nol card fees; Millionaire migration – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holiday dates, Dubai Land Department bans 10 landlords, Metro hikes nol card fees, millionaire migration and more of the top stories this week
Health emergency
UAE doctors say ‘no reason for panic’ as WHO declares public health emergency for mpox
Last week, Pakistan and Sweden confirmed cases of mpox – and while the UAE is safe, doctors advice residents to exercise caution, follow government announcements
Dubai Health Authority
Top of the ops: Dubai medical tourism booming as 691,000 spend over $280m; top procedures revealed
Dubai welcomed more than 690,000 medical tourists as it broadens appeal among international visitors
Arab stock markets
UAE holiday dates; 4-day week in Dubai; Saudi labour law changes; UAE casino update – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holidays, 4-day working week, Saudi labour laws, Ras Al Khaimah casino update, Mo Vlogs and more top stories this week
Burjeel Holdings
ADX-listed Burjeel Holdings reports 5.9% rise in H1 2024 net profit to AED238mn
Healthcare major Burjeel sees revenue grow 10.4% to AED 2.4 billion in the first half of 2024
ayurveda
Inside Tulåh – UAE company’s first $100mn clinical wellness resort launching this December
The resort will offer a combo package of the best of modern medicine, traditional Indian healthcare and luxury hospitality to align the mind, body and soul
healthcare industry
Revealed: The top 30 healthcare visionaries of 2024
The list celebrates the leaders who came before, those shaping the industry today, and the trends that will define the future of the healthcare sector
genetics
Scientists discover new way to extend lifespans by 25% in groundbreaking study
A new study has uncovered a promising lead in the quest for a longer, healthier life
Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP)
UAE launches new National Newborn Screening Guidelines to improve infant health
The guidelines aim to prevent early health complications by establishing a standard list of laboratory and clinical tests and identifying reference laboratories nationwide
AI in healthcare
Data, drugs and diagnostics: AI is coming soon to a clinic near you, UAE experts say
The prescription for better healthcare? A healthy dose of artificial intelligence, made in the UAE