United Arab Emirates

Julphar's total revenue in H108 increased by 14.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) to reach AED308.5mn (US$84mn), while its net profits increased by 96% to AED122.2mn (US$33.3mn) during the... 2008-08-05

In response to the weak dirham against the euro, the UAE's Ministry of Health has announced that the prices of medicines imported from eurozone countries will be increased, with effect... 2008-07-16

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE has issued a decree to set up a National Health Council under the chairmanship of... 2008-07-11

UAE-based Green Crescent Insurance Company (GCIC) has launched an AED137mn (US$37mn) initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The IPO is for 55% of the... 2008-06-19

Netherlands-based Royal Philips Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), making it the DHA's preferred partner in future projects.... 2008-06-18

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced plans to offer a universal health insurance scheme for the citizens and expatriates in Dubai. The DHA envisages that healthcare coverage... 2008-06-10

Calling into question the commonly held view that cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in the UAE, a study in Al Ain district, Abu Dhabi, has found that other causes of death... 2008-06-09