Health & Environment

Health & Environment

DECCA, Moro Hub MoU targets sustainable practices

Thu, 17 Oct 2024

The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, to promote sustainable practices across sectors.

Health & Environment

Burjeel Holdings invests $5.45m to expand primary care network

Wed, 16 Oct 2024

Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare provider in the Mena region, has invested AED20 million ($5.45 million) to launch nine new primary care clinics across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai.

Health & Environment

Emirates Transport to pilot test hydrogen and electric vehicles

Tue, 15 Oct 2024

Emirates Transport, the UAE’s leading transport provider, is to begin pilot testing hydrogen and electric commercial vehicles supplied by Al Ghurair Motors as part of a new agreement.

Health & Environment

WHO Investment Round wins $1bn in commitments

Tue, 15 Oct 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has received nearly $700 million in new funding commitments from European countries, foundations and others, and another $300 million in reaffirmed commitments.

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Tharawat Alqata, Masarat set to launch operations in KAEC

Tue, 15 Oct 2024

Saudi Arabia's Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority said it has awarded new eligibility criteria certificates to Tharawat Alqata Industries as well as Masarat Mobility Park for launch of operations within King Abdullah Economic City SEZs.

Health & Environment

GIB Saudi Arabia signs deal to provide financing to AAM

Mon, 14 Oct 2024

Gulf International Bank - Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Altakassusi Alliance Medical (AAM) to provide financing for the first privatisation and partnership project between the private sector and KSA’s Ministry of Health.

Health & Environment

New risks raise pandemic threat on a global scale: WHO

Mon, 14 Oct 2024

Recent outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and the latest strain of avian influenza (H5N1) are a stark reminder of the world’s vulnerability to pandemics, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.

Health & Environment

Red Sea resort to host transformative wellness programme

Thu, 10 Oct 2024

Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea will host the founder of a premier wellness company, who will conduct from October 23-26, a series of sessions that integrate sound healing and therapeutic hypnosis to rejuvenate mind and body.

Health & Environment

Medlab Middle East 2025 to build on $670m of business success

Thu, 10 Oct 2024

Medlab Middle East, the region’s largest medical laboratory and conference, will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 3 to 6, 2025.

Health & Environment

Medacs recruiting ‘large numbers of health workers’ for KSA

Wed, 09 Oct 2024

Medacs Healthcare, one of the world’s largest healthcare staffing groups, is working hard to meet Saudi Arabia’s rising need for international health workers.