Healthcare

Health & Environment

Tamkeen, M42 tie-up for healthcare training initiatives, launch Amana Academy

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Bahrain’s Labour Fund “Tamkeen” and M42, a global health leader powered by AI, advanced technology and genomics, have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore areas of collaboration aimed at creating promising opportunities for Bahraini talent and driving innovation in the healthcare sector.

Health & Environment Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Novo Nordisk names new General Manager for GCC

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Novo Nordisk, a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark, has appointed Venkat Kalyan as the new General Manager for its Gulf operations. An industry veteran, he brings nearly 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector to this new role.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman’s future fund unveils $1.74bn development projects

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Future Fund Oman (FFO), a portfolio of the sultanate's sovereign wealth fund Oman Investment Authority (OIA), has announced a new package of 105 strategic projects and investments worth $1.74 billion, spanning renewable energy, manufacturing and tourism industries.

IT & Telecommunications

9Yards X announces acquisition of Libyan tech firm Labeb AI

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

9YardsX, a key AI and innovation company, and subsidiary of 9Yards Holding, said it has acquired Libyan tech startup Labeb AI as part of a strategic move to expand its presence in the field of artificial intelligence and enhance its capabilities in developing advanced technology solutions.

Health & Environment

PureHealth hospital separates craniopagus twins after rare surgery in Abu Dhabi

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

In a landmark achievement, PureHealth’s SEHA - Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi has successfully hosted the complex surgical separation of conjoined twins from Nigeria.

Health & Environment Industry, Logistics & Shipping

AKI Logistics partners with NMC to deliver end-to-end logistics solutions

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

AKI Logistics, a company of Al Khayyat Investments, has signed a strategic three-year agreement with NMC Group Services, a leading UAE healthcare service provider, to deliver comprehensive warehousing and logistics solutions across all its locations in country.

Health & Environment Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai sets up authority to develop longevity, wellness sectors

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Dubai has established a new authority to develop the emirate as the world’s leading hub for regulated longevity, wellness and advanced healthcare offerings, and forge paths for investment flows in the sector.

Construction & Real Estate Health & Environment

Arada makes strategic move into healthcare, buys majority stake in Reem Hospital

Thu, 07 May 2026

Arada has acquired a significant controlling stake in Reem Hospital, the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider, in a move that marks the master developer's entry into the healthcare sector and accelerates its ambition to build one of the region's most comprehensive integrated wellness ecosystems.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Aramex opens first regional healthcare hub at Dubai South Free Zone

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has announced the opening of its dedicated regional healthcare and pharmaceutical hub in the Dubai South Free Zone, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities in the fast-growing life sciences and medical supply chain sector.

Health & Environment

Healthcare leaders highlight prevention, AI as key priorities

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Healthcare leaders highlighted prevention, AI, and strong governance must underpin the next phase of global health systems at the WHX Leaders summit in Dubai.