Bank of Baroda has reached a $600 million settlement pertaining to the high-profile case involving NMC Health, a major player in the UAE healthcare sector that faced a significant collapse. The agreement concludes a protracted legal dispute that has captivated stakeholders in the region, reflecting the bank’s strategic decision to mitigate further risks and potential...
The brain health supplements market is poised for significant growth, projected to increase from USD 10.48 billion in 2026 to USD 26.38 billion by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.80%. This surge is primarily driven by the rising prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases, highlighting the growing demand for dietary supplements aimed at...
The global knee replacement market is poised for significant growth, projected to increase from USD 13.79 billion in 2026 to USD 20.83 billion by 2035. This expansion is attributed primarily to the aging population worldwide and the rising adoption of robotic-assisted surgical technologies. As demographics shift, the need for knee replacement procedures is expected to...
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 19 June 2026: Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City (Sultan City), one of the largest non-profit rehabilitation and medical facilities in the Middle East, has achieved HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7, the highest level of digital maturity for electronic medical record adoption recognized by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)....
Colonel Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Shirawi, a forensic radiologist and fellow at the Victoria Institute of Forensic Medicine within the medical services department of Abu Dhabi Police, has received the award for Best Peer-Reviewed Paper of 2025 in the field of digital and intelligent autopsy in Japan. He accepted the award during a ceremony held by...
As international travel increases during the summer holidays, RAK Hospital is advising travelers, especially those with chronic health conditions, to consult their doctors prior to embarking on long flights. This advice follows a recent emergency case where a male patient developed a pulmonary embolism (PE), a serious blood clot in the lungs, shortly after returning...
The Ministry of Interior concluded the Drug Prevention Forum 2025 on Sunday, which was organized in collaboration with the Anti-Narcotics Council and the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters. The event took place under the slogan “A Conscious Family, A Safe Community” on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, attracting a large number of participants from...
As extreme summer temperatures continue to rise in the UAE, health experts are warning that soaring heat can trigger various medical conditions, especially for those with pre-existing health issues. Beyond sunstroke and dehydration, intense heat can exacerbate dormant health problems, leading to neurological flare-ups and cardiovascular strain. Doctors emphasize that many individuals may not even...
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has launched its annual blood donation initiative in collaboration with the Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Centre. This campaign featured a mobile donation unit situated in the front parking lot of the bank’s main branch in the Al Taawun area of Sharjah. The initiative is part of a broader strategy by...
ADR Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Cytori Cell Research Institute, Inc., has signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate with the King Abdullah International Medical Research Center on a joint clinical trial for a “90-minute complete stem cell therapy.” This partnership aims to foster medical innovation in the Middle East and offer new hope to...