Healthcare | Wednesday 12 April, 2017 12:10 pm

Al Bustan Centre and Residence hosts delegates of World Para-Athletics Tournament

Al Bustan Centre and Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, proudly hosted the delegates of 9th Fazza World Para-Athletics Tournament Dubai 2017.   The property hosted more than 450 athletes from 43 participating countries that were...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 11 April, 2017 3:43 pm

2030 eHealth and Beyond Conference begins

The ehealth and Beyond Conference was opened on Monday by Dr. Suliman Mohamed Al-Malik, CEO, Medical Services Department (MSD), Ministry of Defense. Under the patronage, of the Deputy Crown Prince HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud,  Saudi and International leaders gathered medical best...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 11 April, 2017 11:28 am

KSA ‘on a par with the West’ in use of technology in neurosurgery

Saudi Arabia is one of the most advanced countries in terms of neurosurgery using technology, according to a senior expert in the field. “We use intraoperative imaging, all micro techniques, advanced equipment and instruments that many countries in the west do not have,” said Dr....

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Healthcare | Tuesday 11 April, 2017 11:14 am

Changes in demography and consumer awareness are driving up the demand for healthcare in the Kingdom

The international community agrees on the high importance of the healthcare sector that plays a prominent role in ensuring citizens’ right to a healthy life through providing high standard and professional health services. The health sector is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 11 April, 2017 10:43 am

Saudi health care plan growth to hit SR92.6bn by 2020

The Kingdom’s SR270 billion ($72 billion) health care plan under Vision 2030 sets Saudi Arabia on a fast-growth trajectory in the sector, projected to be a SR92.6 billion market by 2020. Partial growth will be technology and informatics driven, according to data released at the eHealth and...

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Healthcare | Monday 10 April, 2017 3:11 pm

Saudi Healthcare Organizations to be Recognized among Top 25% of World's Most Digital Hospitals

The 2030 eHealth and Beyond Conference & Exhibition is due to be held Apr.10-11at The Four Seasons Riyadh Hotel under the auspices of Deputy Prime Minister, the Second Deputy Crown Prince and the Minister of Defense Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud. The event is organized by The Healthcare...

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Healthcare | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:39 am

King Saud University, Health Ministry sign MoU on cooperation

King Saud University (KSU) and the Health Ministry have agreed to exchange experiences in the fields of training, research and development, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Deputy Health Minister Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dhuaili and KSU Rector Dr. Badran bin Abdulrahman Al-Omar signed a...

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Healthcare | Sunday 9 April, 2017 4:37 am

Unisaúde and Medsis to Launch Healthcare Payment Card to Serve Millions in Brazil

Unisaúde, one of the largest emerging providers of direct discounted health services in Brazil, has announced the launch of a dedicated payment card for health services that caters to the middle and upper class individuals affected by the exorbitantly high healthcare...

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Healthcare | Saturday 8 April, 2017 9:35 am

Prince Miteb briefed on progress in osteoporosis research work

National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah lauded the achievements of the Prince Miteb Chair for Biomarkers Research on Osteoporosis (PMCO) at King Saud University (KSU). He expressed his appreciation when he visited the university recently, with KSU Rector Badran Al-Omar and Nasser...

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Healthcare | Friday 7 April, 2017 5:38 am

Boehringer Ingelheim: A New World Leader in Animal Health

Three months after acquiring animal health leader Merial in a strategic transaction with Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim revealed its ambition to compete for industry leadership worldwide in animal health. Boehringer Ingelheim management discussed the importance of its animal health business and its...

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