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NMC Remains Committed to Providing Superior Private Healthcare In a Post-Covid UAE

The largest private healthcare provider in the UAE - and fourth largest in the world - with facilities across Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, NMC has been at the frontline of Covid-19 patient care in the Gulf region.    The 45-year-old brand has developed and adapted its staple healthcare services to respond to the ongoing global health crisis, while ensuring its regular patient base continues...

Using Data To Combat Covid-19

Orion Health’s digital solutions are empowering healthcare organisations to respond to COVID-19 Orion Health has been lead- ing the digital revolution of the global healthcare sector for 27 years. From its headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand, the company has branched out into 13 countries — where it has in- troduced health information ex- changes (HIEs), remote patient monitoring systems,...

History, Heritage, And Healthcare

King’s College Hospital London brings specialist expertise built on a renowned reputation to the UAE and wider region Since 2014, when it established its first facility in Abu Dhabi, King’s College Hospital London has been bringing expert healthcare to the UAE. In 2017, the medical group expanded to Dubai with a Jumeriah-based medical centre, a recent Marina medical centre, and a premium...

Breathing Life into Desert Sand with high Water Retention

If technology is employed correctly, it is a distant perception that even flowers can bloom in deserts. Rechsand’s Anti-Seepage Breathable Sand is one such unique innovation that will allow desert areas such as the Saharas or the UAE to grow abundant and lush foliage and greenery. The innovative sand retains water and allows free air circulation, thus creating an optimally wet soil environment...

Life-Saving Pharmaceutical Solutions

Critical care medicine suppliers Pharma Solutions help UAE government tackle Covid19 Founded in 2013, Pharma Solutions is a specialty licensing company that registers and distributes innovative pharmaceutical critical care medicines. Headquartered out of Dubai, the company has commercial presence in 14 countries in the Middle East, and representative offices in Egypt, Jordan and the United...

Right Product, Right Approach

Royal Care Medical raises personal preventive equipment (PPE) awareness to help healthcare specialists use correct safety protocols Established 20 years ago,  Royal Care Medical is a prominent player in the UAE’s healthcare industry. With long-term joint partnerships in Malaysia and India, the company is an international supplier of medical, surgical and rehab care units and devices.   Within...

The Role of HealthTech in Improved Medical Care

The region’s growing HealthTech industry brings diversified solutions and positive social impact Since 2011, Philips has shifted away from the audio-visual, TV business and lighting sectors, and become a leading HealthTech provider. “Healthcare has great potential to incorporate technology in order to provide better care and solutions forpatients and providers,” believes Ozlem Fidanci, CEO,...

Data-centric Solutions to Managing Chronic Diseases

Daily-care solutions and data-driven telemedicine with Actiste Diabetes Management optimises patient-carer information flow   Real life drives innovation. For Swedish company Brighter,founder Truls Sjöstedt was inspired to ease the flow of real-time information between patients, immediate carers and physicians. In his case, the patient was his wife, managing chronic diabetes during the birth of...

General Medical Supplier Hamad Saleh Alhawas Est. Single-Handedly Meets Bahrain’s Covid-19 Challenges

The Hamad Saleh Al-Hawas Est. (HSH) is a Bahrain-based healthcare supplies and food import and distribution company.  Only five years old, it has already built solid relationships with the country’s Ministry of Health and defense forces providing needed essential products across the country. “Bahrain is a small country with certain gaps in the market,” explained the Managing Director, Saleh...

Smarter Healthcare With Malaffi

The Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Health Data Services, the operator of Malaffi, Atif Al Braiki, discusses the benefits of a universal Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform. Healthcare providers usually record patient medical information in a linear patient file or on their internal electronic medical record (EMR) system, available only within the same organisation; however, this...

Artificial Intelligence Will Boost Human Efforts

American Hospital Dubai continues to maintain a highly respected and leading position amongst the domestic and regional medical communities by always being at the forefront of innovation, expertise and patient care.  When it comes to technology, and specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI), American Hospital Dubai is taking concrete steps towards building and establishing a comprehensive...

Should I hire foreign employees or local nationals in UAE?

Therefore, when starting a new company in Dubai, entrepreneurs have to choose between the time-tested strategy of hiring foreign jobseekers or offer the same opportunities to the local talent, while availing the government concessions that come with hiring them.  For entrepreneurs setting up a business in the UAE, below are some factors to consider when hiring expats over Emiratis:  Additional...

How to start a business in a UAE Free Zone

The free zones in the UAE can be categorised into two groups—industry-specific and general-purpose. Here's to give you an idea:   Industry-Specific Free Zone Industry-specific free zone specialises to only particular or interrelated sectors. Examples of these free zones are Dubai Internet City and Silicon Oasis, which are specifically designed for the IT and innovation industries. Or, Dubai...

How to structure the perfect business plan for success

Now, it doesn’t mean that you have to perfect your business plan from the get-go. A well-written business plan requires time and effort, and it keeps evolving as you learn and understand more about your business, your market, and ultimately, yourself.   However, even how important a business plan is, some entrepreneurs today still underestimate its relevance to achieving business success. And...

How to protect your company from the pitfalls of a startup

If you are a startup company, there is always a phase of trial and error. At this stage, learning from your own mistakes and of others is pivotal to your growth as it is an opportunity to discover a more effective business approach. It allows you to change your perspective and have a deep awareness of what your business needs to thrive.   However, without the right strategy or external support,...

Mainland or Free Zone - Which Company Setup is Better for You?

Our experts at Decisive Zone recommend listing down your requirements and preferences in terms of business scope, ownership, visa eligibility, and office space, among others. To help you identify what’s best for you, let us dig into how mainland and free zone differ based on those areas.   Business Scope   Mainland Being incorporated in the mainland means you have the freedom to conduct...

How to protect your company from the pitfalls of a startup

If you are a startup company, there is always a phase of trial and error. At this stage, learning from your own mistakes and of others is pivotal to your growth as it is an opportunity to discover a more effective business approach. It allows you to change your perspective and have a deep awareness of what your business needs to thrive.   However, without the right strategy or external support,...