Ali Abdullah Saleh said to be walking and in ‘good condition’ two months after assassination attempt
Healthcare
HIV epidemics emerging in Middle East, North Africa
Lack of data means region is ‘black hole’ in the global HIV map, Qatar study shows
AXA Gulf eyes $1bn in sales within five years
European insurance giant said it wouldn’t rule out acquisitions to fuel growth
Celeb appeal sees hair transplants jump in UAE
Clinics say celebs pushing interest in cosmetic procedure that can cost AED85,000
Drake & Scull wins $46.2m Abu Dhabi hospital contract
Construction firm’s subsidiary awarded MEP deal for second phase of Danat Al Emarat Hospital
McDonald’s Happy Meals get apples, fewer fries
World’s largest hamburger chain is under pressure from consumer groups to provide healthier fare
Abu Dhabi approves new healthy eating guide for schools
Guide will use traffic light system to highlight food stuffs to be banned from school canteens
UAE doctors need less experience, health authority says
As per new rules, entry-level doctors to need only 2 years of experience to obtain work license
Aussie soldiers risked exposure to HIV at Dubai base
Lapse in sterilization procedures at Dubai military hospital sparks fears of infection
UAE inks deal to cut prices of 565 medicines
Health minister says reductions to apply in July and Sept; says hopeful of further price cuts
Heart risks lower in men who get enough vitamin D, research says
Study of nearly 119,000 adults was observational, based on data from two long-term projects
GCC eyes slice of Jordan’s $1bn medical tourism sector
Business Monitor Int’l says Middle East unrest has badly hit industry, patients looking to go elsewhere
Qatar plans to launch major five-year health drive
Gulf state’s gov’t eyes legislation to enforce new policy; mandatory PE in schools, food labelling
Brunei, UAE billing rows threaten Singapore’s medical ambition
Top surgeon’s $20m bill to Brunei threatens Singapore’s bid to become medical tourism hub
Saudi Crown Prince flies to US for medical checks
Defence minister Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz will have tests during ‘private holiday’ in United States
Qatar’s pharmaceutical market set for 12% growth to 2015
Medicines sector to become a billion dollar industry by 2019, says Business Monitor International
Mideast gov’t spends $7.5bn on overseas treatment
Kuwait-based healthcare firm says huge cost is example of challenges facing region’s health sector