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Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.

Philips partners with Middle East Healthcare Company (MEAHCO) to launch state-of-the-art sleep disorder management services in Saudi Arabia through Saudi German Health Group
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Saudi German Hospital Group, one of the key healthcare providers in the Middle East & Africa, covering wide geography, signed a three-year agreement to establish a state of the art Sleep Disorders Management service. The partnership aims to provide innovative solutions to […]

stc Employees Vaccinated Against the Coronavirus to be Granted Two-Day Leave
Riyadh March 18th, 2021: stc announced its announced its initiative to grant a two-day leave to employees vaccinated against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)—part of the company’s efforts to support official authorities’ work raising societal immunity—out of concern for the health of its employees. A statement from the company said this leave would be granted to anyone […]

EXPERT ADVICE FOR A HEALTHY RAMADAN 2021 DURING COVID-19 FROM INTERNATIONAL SOS
17 March 2021, Dubai. Ahead of the Ramadan season, anticipated to begin on 12 April until 13 May, International SOS, provides health tips for employees observing the holy month during the COVID-19 pandemic. The world’s leading health and security services company advises organisations to continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of their employees and share […]

EZVIZ launches new solution to purify and disinfect indoor air through a four-stage filtration system
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 15 March 2021– EZVIZ, the smart home security brand has launched a new solution for consumers to improve indoor air quality through an advanced filtration and disinfectant system. The new EZVIZ UV-C Air Purifier can aid in treating indoor air, giving consumers the ultimate cleaner and healthier environment. With the advent of work […]

Global Immunization Possible by 2022 With Fair Vaccine Distribution, says WHO COVID-19 Special Envoy
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus: Vaccine nationalism will prolong the pandemic, human and economic suffering Lord Martin Rees: Having people settle on Mars is a “dangerous delusion” Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, 11 March 2021 – The World Government Summit Dialogues saw world leaders outline solutions to humanity’s most urgent challenges during the virtual event on 9-10 March. […]

Arab Health and Medlab Middle East generated over AED 756 million for the Dubai economy in 2020
In addition to the direct and indirect spending in the local economy, both shows combined generated over AED 3.7 billion worth of business, a 3.7% increase Y-on-Y Research by Informa Market’s healthcare division has revealed 85% of healthcare trade and non-trade visitors eager to return to live and in-person events Arab Health and Medlab Middle […]

Philips meets its ‘Healthy people, Sustainable planet’ targets and forges ahead with an integrated ESG framework
Philips is one of the first health technology companies in the world that has become fully carbon neutral in its operations New integrated Environmental, Social and Governance framework with targets and action plans builds on current success to raise the bar for the company’s ESG performance over the next five years United Arab Emirates, Dubai – Royal […]

COVID-19 vaccines for sale on the underground for $250 to $1,200
The entire globe is currently undergoing one of the largest and most complex vaccination campaigns in history, and, not surprisingly, scammers and sellers on the dark market have been eager to make a profit off the process. Kaspersky researchers examined 15 different marketplaces on the Darknet and found advertisements for three major COVID vaccines: Pfizer/BioNTech, AstraZeneca, […]

Abbott Researchers Find Rare Group of People with Controlled HIV Who Could Be a Key to Unlocking Cure
Study of more than 10,000 people identifies a rare group with controlled HIV in the Democratic Republic of Congo, suggesting additional research could uncover links between natural virus suppression and future treatments Discovery is a result of Abbott’s continued virus hunting efforts, which also uncovered a new strain of HIV in 2019 Abbott’s decades of […]

Futureproof your office and return to the workplace safely with touch-free Dyson Airblade hand dryer technology
With many returning to the workplace, Dyson Airblade™ technology can help contribute to a hygienic washroom environment and keep office workers safe, delivering a totally touch-free experience, unlike some other conventional hand drying methods. Dry hands fast and hygienically with HEPA filtered air – proven to capture 99.95% of particles, including bacteria and viruses from the […]
Henkel Supplies Hand Sanitizers to Saudi Health Authorities
Henkel donated 75,000 pieces of Fa Hand sanitizers to the Saudi Heath Authorities in Makkah. The world leader in consumer products, has taken a set of measures to provide the necessary support to the Kingdom’s confrontation of the emerging corona virus. The initiative followed the transformation of Henkel’s production facilities to produce disinfectants, part of […]

HONOR Watch ES: The Wellness Advisor
Offering a range of health monitoring features, the HONOR Watch ES is the ideal health management companion RIYADH, KSA, 22 FEBRUARY – Maintaining a healthy lifestyle comes with routine, and balancing a healthy diet and fitness are common practices to achieve this goal. Enhanced digital monitoring can help users track their wellness journey and address common health […]

Huawei: COVID-19 closed many doors, but innovation offers a window of hope #MWCS #MWC21
Breakthroughs in technical innovation promise to make life better, businesses smarter, and the world more inclusive Shanghai, February 23, 2021] At the opening ceremony of MWC Shanghai 2021, Huawei’s Deputy Chairman Ken Hu spoke about the huge impact that COVID-19 has had on countries, enterprises, and people around the world, as well as the role […]

Laipac Technology Partners With Two UAE Companies to Launch World’s First AI Rapid Antigen Test System
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 21, 2021 (AETOSWire) – Laipac Technology Inc., of Ontario, Canada, an award-winning leader in the development of IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) is pleased to announce its partnership with UAE companies YAS Pharmaceuticals LLC and Pure Health LLC, utilizing the power of the world’s first Rapid Covid-19 Antigen Test System using Artificial Intelligence. The […]

Emirates SkyCargo to work with UNICEF for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Under UNICEF’s Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative, Emirates will prioritize transport and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines and related supplies Initiative in support of COVAX facility for equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines Dubai, UAE, 16 February 2021– Emirates SkyCargo has signed an agreement with UNICEF to prioritize the transport of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices, and other […]

For the first time in Saudi, Bupa Arabia launches health insurance product for parents
Introducing a new health insurance product covering parents of members. Eng. Ali Sheneamer: This new health insurance plan is designed to meet the needs of the elderly. Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance Co launched its new health insurance product covering parents for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, allowing its members to protect their […]

Vaccine distribution challenges underscore the need for supply chain risk mitigation processes, says JAGGAER
Limited capacity, shortage of supplies, lack of coordination, national security issues, and misinformation just some of the issues impacting the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, according to JAGGAER Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 14, 2021: JAGGAER, the world’s largest independent spend management company, has underscored the need for supply chain risk mitigation procedures within businesses following the difficulties […]

GROWTH IN HEALTH AND MED-TECH INDUSTRY SET TO ACCELERATE AS REGIONAL DEMAND FOR SERVICE PROVISION RISES
Oxford Business Group and Altibbi MENA team up for new Covid-19 Response Report MENA, February 2021: A new Covid Response Report (CRR), produced by Oxford Business Group (OBG) in partnership with the digital health platform Altibbi, explores the rapid development and uptake of medical and health technology across four MENA markets in 2020, while considering the […]

ENGIE Solutions clocks in 10 million manhours without a lost time incident
The Middle East, 11 February 2021: ENGIE Solutions, an international leader in sustainable energy services and asset management, has realized the outstanding achievement of 10 million manhours without a lost-time incident across its Middle East operations. This success is a testament to ENGIE’s commitment to its team members and their safety – something that has […]

OAKLEY UNVEILS THE NEW MSK3 MASK
Maximising functionality, with a focus on fit. Established in 1976, Oakley® has always been a driving force in product design for sports performance products worldwide. Favoured by world-class athletes competing at the highest level possible, Oakley has always been at the forefront of performance innovation. This year, Oakley has unveiled an unparalleled mask design with […]

Global Consumer Spend on Health and Fitness Apps Rose by 50% in 2020
Consumers turned to digital platforms for their fitness needs driving remarkable growth in the industry in 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, worldwide consumer spend on mobile health and fitness apps jumped by 49.7% year-over-year (YoY) in 2020. Based on a report by the Washington Post, between January and November […]

Livehealthy Festival 2021 – Focus on ‘Your Immunity’
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, (AETOSWire) – Livehealthy magazine (livehealthymag.com) holds its second Livehealthy Festival on Friday, January 22, 2021. This year’s edition of the Festival will focus on the theme of “Your Immunity” and will be exclusively online because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Speakers include Dr. Ruediger Krech, a senior leader of the World Health Organization in Geneva; Dr. […]
