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Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth completes acquisition of 60% of Hellenic Healthcare
Third major acquisition by PureHealth; Hellenic is the largest private healthcare company in Greece and Cyprus valued at $2.56 billion
Burjeel Holdings
Dubai’s first dedicated interventional pain management centre opens at Burjeel Hospital
Procedures offered include endoscopic spine surgery, SI joint fusion, indirect fusion, endoscopic-assisted fusion, spinal cord stimulator, intrathecal pump and day care pain interventions
Burjeel Holdings
Ramadan impacts Burjeel’s Q1 numbers after strong start to the year
Revenue rose 14.5% to $247.5mn during Jan-Feb, but came down to 5.7% with lower footfall and delays in complex care conversions in March
Abu Dhabi
Burjeel to operate and manage medical facilities for leading UAE entities
O&M contracts with Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Clinics, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation Hospitals, and ADNOC valued at $61.27mn
Health challenges
The value of action vs. the cost of inaction: Making ‘Health in All Policies’ a global priority for healthspan over lifespan
The health of a nation shapes every sector, so why isn’t health consistently prioritised in policymaking?
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RPM-owned Prometheus Medical expands in Norway with new Oslo office
Response Plus Medical Services says the new office will fast-track its expansion in the Nordic region as part of global plans
genome research
M42 signals genomics expansion in strategic partnership with Uzbekistan’s health ministry
The partnership aims to collaborate in the fields of genomics, next-generation prevention, novel screening, and diagnostics development
Arab Health
Unified health data framework for GCC citizens mooted at Arab Health 2025
The ‘Digital Health & AI Forum’ also sets the stage for an even deeper exploration of AI’s transformative role in healthcare at The Future Health Summit, slated for Thursday, January 30
Abu Dhabi
M42’s Diaverum ventures into UAE to offer advanced renal care solutions
The move marks the company’s efforts to expand its footprint in the Gulf region
Arabian Healthcare Group
Arabian Healthcare Group announces Master Plan 2027 to enhance healthcare in Ras Al Khaimah
The new hospital, strategically located along the E311 – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, providing easy access to neighbouring districts and emirates – is set to open in Q3 2027
Abu Dhabi
Burjeel broadens physiotherapy offering in KSA with new acquisition
Abu Dhabi group buys 100% stake in Makkah’s Specialist Physiotherapy Center, adding to its PhysioTherabia network