Healthcare | Saturday 21 November, 2015 5:28 am

Closer health cooperation ‘vital’ for Muslim countries

Muslim countries should forge closer health ties to attract scientists, reduce costs of purchasing medicines and tackle the growing threat of infectious diseases, said Health Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih on Thursday. Al-Falih was speaking at the two-day Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s ...

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Healthcare | Thursday 19 November, 2015 3:57 pm

Experts Commit to World-Class Healthcare Services Across the Region at MENA MedTech Forum

Experts from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) healthcare industry have committed to navigating through a rapidly changing landscape to ensure healthcare provision in the region is second-to-none. That was the message from an expert panel bought together to discuss ‘Managing changing...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 18 November, 2015 2:54 pm

Primary Health Care To be Highlighted in IFM 2016

The International Family Medicine (IFM) takes “Overcoming Challenges in Primary Health Care” as its theme for the 3rd edition scheduled to be held from 17 – 19 April 2016 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The scientific committee has announced earlier...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 18 November, 2015 2:31 pm

MiX Telematics to co-sponsor Al Khobar’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Conference

MiX Telematics, a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, in conjunction with channel partner First Information Technologies, is the silver sponsor for the upcoming Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Conference in Saudi Arabia. The event, being held in Al Khobar...

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Healthcare | Sunday 15 November, 2015 7:00 am

Sultan Al Qasimi witnessed NCD Alliance Forum launch

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah witnessed the inauguration of the global forum on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) held under the patronage and presence of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His...

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Healthcare | Saturday 14 November, 2015 1:54 am

DIABETES CLAIMS ONE LIFE EVERY SEVEN SECONDS AROUND THE WORLD

According to a report by World Health Organization (WHO), Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of deaths globally claiming more lives annually than from any other cause. CVD is a major complication of diabetes and the leading cause of early death among people...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 11 November, 2015 3:30 pm

femMED launches comprehensive supplement solutions for women’s most common health concerns in the UAE

femMED health supplements for women, renowned for providing comprehensive natural solutions to women’s most common health concerns, recently entered the local supplement market with its unique range of premium, gender-specific products. femMED’s range of remedies have been developed to...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 11 November, 2015 3:15 pm

Early winter skincare tips

The harsh summer season is finally over in the UAE and our favourite time of the year is just around the corner. While we get our boots, jackets and woollens out, it is absolutely important to prep your skin for the winter months ahead!  Winters bring along uncomfortable dryness to the skin,...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 10 November, 2015 2:56 am

Saudi doctor performs complex heart surgery live on air in Dubai

A Saudi doctor has successfully performed a complex open-heart surgery live on air, while it was being broadcast live from the Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The surgery was performed on a 60-year-old patient whose case was brought to the attention of medical experts ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 8 November, 2015 2:13 pm

Saudi Research-based Pharmaceutical Companies Group SPONSORS Health Care In The Middle East Summit

The Research-based Pharmaceutical Companies Group (RPC), which represents the pharmaceutical research and biopharmaceutical companies operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was one of the key sponsors, along with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and the...

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