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Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
JAGGAER pens partnership with Bridge Medical GPO at GITEX
The MOU will see JAGGAER provide Source to Pay solutions to streamline Bridge Medical GPO’s procurement processes Consistency and visibility across all spend categories, next generation analytics, insights, flexibility and agility among the key attributes of the JAGGAER ONE platform Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 October 2021: JAGGAER has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bridge Medical GPO Trading LLC […]
Staying Healthy Inside and Outside the Home with LG
JEDDAH, 14 October – Staying healthy goes hand in hand with practicing good hygiene both inside and outside the home. Appliances and devices that promote better hygiene will be one of the major trends in consumer electronics this year and quite probably for the foreseeable future. Always responsive to the needs and concerns of its global […]
Ford Brain Research Could Hold the Key to More Quickly Identifying When Drivers Switch off at the Wheel
Ford is working with neuroscientists to develop a faster and more effective way to detect when drivers are tired, distracted or not concentrating Driver fatigue may be a contributing factor in up to 25 per cent of fatal and serious road incidents. * 40 per cent of drivers do not take a break every two […]
Saudi Sports for All Federation and Fitbit collaborated for an active National Day
Visitors to Al Nakheel Mall in Riyadh between 15-30 September have the opportunity to win a Fitbit Inspire 2 fitness tracker by walking on the Sports for All’s track. (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) 29 September 2021 – The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) celebrated Saudi Arabia’s 91st National Day to encourage people in the Kingdom to stay active, fit, and healthy. […]
Emitac Healthcare, GoCheck partnership brings AI-powered vision screening app for children
Smartphone-enabled application to detect vision abnormalities in children Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 27, 2021, (AETOSWire): Emitac Healthcare Solutions today announced its partnership with the U.S digital health company GoCheck to bring to the UAE a Smartphone-enabled, integrated vision screening application for the detection of vision abnormalities in children. Emitac Healthcare said in a statement that the distribution […]
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Serco hires national talent to provide better citizen experience in KSA
Al Riyadh, 26th September 2021 – public services company Serco has appointed KSA national, Nawara Al Osaimi to lead ExperienceLab in KSA as part of its plan to expand within the Kingdom and support the public sector in providing the best customer and user experience to both citizens and residents. Al Osaimi will take a leading role in expanding […]
W7Worldwide observes the 91st Saudi National Day with a motion graphics clip
W7Worldwide, a Marketing Communications Consultancy Agency, produced a short video to celebrate the Saudi 91st National Day which is observed on the 23rd September each year. The 1-minute 23-seconds videofocused on highlighting the Kingdom’s advanced position in the safety & security international indicators which revealed the Kingdom ranks top among G20 nations, outperforming the five permanent members of […]
Najm Advocates Public Safety Having Vaccinated All Its Employees
Achieving 100% Immunization against COVID-19 Riyadh, KSA, September 14, 2021: As a testament to its compliance with the regulations set forth by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Ministry of Health outlining the necessary requirements for employees to return to the workplace, Najm for Insurance Services announces that it has vaccinated 100% […]
LG’S VIDEO CONFERENCING PLATFORM DELIVERS REAL-TIME CLOUD-BASED TELEMEDICINE SOLUTION
LG’s Proprietary Platform Integrated with ezCaretech’s Application Offers Healthcare Providers Fast, Accurate Patient Information Al Riyadh, Aug. 26, 2021 — LG Electronics’ Video Conferencing Platform is being integrated with the new ezOntheCalltelemedicine service to provide medical professionals with an advanced tool for remote delivery of outpatient support. Leveraging advanced cloud computing technology, ezOntheCall offers real-time access to medical […]
Almarai holds its 4th Almarai Conference on Food Safety
The fourth Conference of Almarai for Food Safety 2021 has been opened Yesterday, Tuesday, by the company’s CEO, Mr. Abdullah Albadr. The conference has been conducted virtually in the presence of representatives from the Food and Drug Authority in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Environment and Water and Agriculture, the US […]
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Align Technology announces multi-million dollar manufacturing facility to support growth and adoption of the Invisalign system in the EMEA region
New manufacturing facility is Align Technology’s first in EMEA and reflects Align’s continued investments in global operations to be closer to its doctor-customers and their patients, enhancing customer experience and satisfaction. Extends Align’s world class mass-customization capabilities which includes the world’s largest 3D printing operations, producing over 700 thousand unique aligners per day. Builds on […]
W7Worldwide Sets Out the 7 Best Practices in Influencer Marketing in Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic initially resulted in a downturn for influencer marketing, as brands and agencies suspended campaigns and sponsorship deals. However, the industry has adapted well over the past year, and many brands are now upping spend in the category as a result. Influencers are usually compensated by brands for content they deliver either monetary or with […]
JAGGAER highlights procurement technology advances at Arab Health
Advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning in procurement are supporting healthcare recovery and driving the industry forward JAGGAER Digital Mind integrates modern technology to facilitate better decision making, predict and mitigate risk, share skills and knowledge and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders and suppliers Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 25, 2021: JAGGAER revealed its latest technology […]
“SDAIA” and Nahdi Medical Company ink strategic agreement to support community initiatives within the healthcare sector
17 July 2021, Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Nahdi Medical Company (NMC), Saudi Arabia’s largest pharmacy retail chain and leading healthcare provider signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA) in an aim to promote a culture of giving by supporting charitable and sustainable development initiatives. The signing […]
Saudi Sports for All Federation’s Start Now national wellness campaign sees impactful engagement across the Kingdom
228,000 social media engagements and more than 23 million views speak to campaign’s engagement SFA App downloads increase by twentyfold SFA’s ability to reach and inspire audiences lauded by multiple award programs (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) July 14, 2021 – The Saudi Sports for All Federation’s innovative Start Now campaign has drawn to a close after an inspiring […]
Dettol partners with RCMC to ensure a Safer and Protected Hajj 2021
As 60,000 pilgrims prepare to answer the call to Hajj this year, Dettol & RCMC will protect them by providing hygiene kits to help them enjoying this sacred journey Riyadh, July 14, 2021 – As the battle with COVID-19 continues, Dettol is playing a pivotal role in its efforts globally by creating safe and hygienic environments […]
Arab Health and Medlab Middle East generated over AED767 million of deals during the four-day live, in-person event
22,800 visitors from 172 countries attended the healthcare and laboratory exhibitions 1,700 exhibitors from 61 countries represented The two-month online showcase attracted 19,699 attendees and facilitated 46,300 unique connections 2022 co-located event will feature a live, in-person event from 24-27 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre and online format Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 […]
Noon vaccinates 100 percent of its fulfillment team in KSA
The Saudi digital marketplace vaccinates over 2,000 of its employees and counting Riyadh, KSA. 11th July 2021: noon.com, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace, has achieved 100 percent vaccination status throughout its fulfillment team in KSA, driving trusted customer excellence with safer deliveries across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Over 2,000 of noon’s employees within the fulfillment […]
HEALTH AND SECURITY ADVICE FOR HAJJ AMIDST COVID-19 FROM INTERNATIONAL SOS
11 JULY 2021, DUBAI– International SOS, the world’s leading medical and security services company, is providing advice on health preparations for Hajj in Saudi Arabia, amidst COVID-19 pandemic. This year, with Hajj expected to commence between 17 July and 22 July, the Ministry of Hajj announced that pilgrimage will be permitted to 60,000 people, for residents […]
SFD Inaugurates the Saudi Radiotherapy Center in Ar-Ramtha, Jordan
Involved the construction and equipping of a radiotherapy building for cancer patients Riyadh, 8 July 2021: The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has inaugurated the Saudi Radiotherapy Center for cancer patients at King Abdullah University Hospital, in the northern city of Ar-Ramtha, Jordan. The Center was inaugurated by SFD CEO, Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad during his […]
Telemedicine revolutionizes diabetes management in KSA
Abbott-supported report by Economist Intelligence Unit reveals up to 90% of patients with diabetes in Saudi Arabia switched to virtual clinics in the past year Telemedicine consultations could be key to addressing the growing economic cost of treating diabetes Riyadh, 6 July 2021 – A recent report by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has revealed that the […]
ALTIBBI AND RECKITT® SIGN A LONG-TERM AGREEMENT TO SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT COMMON HEALTH ISSUES IN THE KINGDOM
The leading digital health platform in MENA, Altibbi, has announced signing a joint cooperation agreement with Reckitt, manufacturers of many household brands. The ceremony took place at Reckitt’s headquarters in the UAE earlier this June. This prospective collaboration aims to provide consultations & medical guidance regarding common health-related issues, such as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), […]