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Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
Novo Nordisk Saudi Honored as the Best Place To Work for Women In 2020
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Novo Nordisk Saudi, an affiliate of the global healthcare company with more than 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care, has been recently awarded the employer of choice for women in the Kingdom. This marks the second time the organization has been chosen as one of the best places […]
The brand-new HUAWEI Health Lab: Adding simple yet scientific twists to sports and health innovation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 17 December 2020- – Huawei announced the implementation of its brand-new HUAWEI Health Lab in Xi’an, China. HUAWEI Health Lab researchers, engineers and developers will jointly explore the innovation and application of new sports and health technology, bringing the scientific and convenient sports experience to global consumers. The brand-new HUAWEI Health Lab includes an experimental smart wearable […]
New Portal Allows Global Travellers to Book Mandatory Covid-19 Tests around the World
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Pure Health, the largest laboratory operator in the GCC, has launched a platform for travelers from any country to book Covid-19 pre-travel tests and get it done anywhere in the world. The new portal www.preflighttest.com covers a network of 1284 accredited labs globally. The portal lists the approved labs in each country to help passengers […]
Manage Health from the Inside Out with HONOR Watch ES
New wearable optimizes tracking features to monitor health conditions RIYADH, KSA DECEMBER 14 – The wearable market continues to grow offering a wide range of innovative features. Health and fitness maintain their rank as the top purchase drivers in which users tend to leverage smartwatches to help boost performance and monitor their health conditions. With the newly […]
Apple Fitness+: The next era of fitness is here, and everyone’s invited
Work out any time, anywhere, with the first fitness experience built around Apple Watch Apple Fitness+, the first fitness experience built around Apple Watch, is available today, bringing inclusive and welcoming studio-style workouts to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV so users can work out anytime, anywhere. Fitness+ intelligently and seamlessly incorporates key workout metrics users […]
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Cardio fitness notifications are available today on Apple Watch
Apple Watch can monitor and classify cardio fitness, a strong predictor of overall health With iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple Watch users can view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone, and receive a notification on Apple Watch if it falls within the low range. Breakthrough technology released in watchOS 7 […]
Sight Diagnostics® Expands to the Gulf Region through a Distribution Partnership with Phoenix Capital
Phoenix Capital, chaired by Abdullah Saeed Al Naboodah, plans to install dozens of Sight OLO® analyzers in medical facilities across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and others in the Gulf Cooperation Council within the next year BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Sight Diagnostics, the company delivering lab-grade Complete Blood Count (CBC) results in minutes, announced a distribution partnership with […]
#Bupa_Arabia received reputable #awards and listing in 2020
– Tal Nazer: Our achievements are in line with the healthcare objectives of Vision 2030 as well as the company’s strategic vision for 2020. – Bupa Arabia’s distinctive and diverse health insurance programs and product offerings set the company apart from the rest, making it a health insurance leader in the region. Jeddah: Bupa Arabia for Cooperative […]
Apple Fitness+: The future of fitness launches December 14
Cupertino, California — Apple today announced Fitness+, the first fitness experience built around Apple Watch, is launching Monday, December 14. Apple Fitness+ brings studio-style workouts to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, intelligently incorporating workout metrics from Apple Watch for a first-of-its-kind personalized and immersive experience users can complete wherever and whenever is convenient for them. Apple Fitness+ […]
Arab Health and Medlab Middle East announce dates for new live and digital event format in 2021
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 November 2020: Arab Health, the largest exhibition for healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region, has announced that the 2021 edition of the annual showcase will include a four-day live event taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 21-24 June, and a two-month-long series of online events from 23 […]
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International Medical Center Partners with InterSystems to Implement InterSystems TrakCare® as Its Unified Electronic Medical Record System
TrakCare as a Service will enable IMC to achieve their clinical, financial and digitization goals Jeddah, November 24, 2020: The International Medical Center (IMC), a leading multi-disciplinary hospital and first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network in Saudi Arabia, has signed a strategic partnership with InterSystems, a creative data technology provider dedicated to helping customers […]
Kaspersky fosters development of assistive technology sports by supporting athletes at CYBATHLON 2020
In line with its mission to bring on the future and ensure that technology provides opportunities for everyone, Kaspersky is supporting athletes at this year’s CYBATHLON 2020. The global championship will see people with physical disabilities compete against each other to undertake everyday tasks using state-of-the-art technical assistance systems that promote inclusivity and diversity. We live […]
Unlocking the Future of Health in Saudi Arabia
Why digitisation of healthcare is empowering better decision-making and the importance of digitising healthcare in the Kingdom 16th November, Saudi Arabia – Now more than ever, there is an opportunity to reinvent the healthcare system in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia. In the past, the focus was centred around the physical hospital infrastructure, but now […]
Kun International Sports Opens Two Branches of The First Smart Gym Linked to a Smart Mobile App in Saudi Arabia
(B-IT Fitness) offers an advanced sports experience, high-value offering and a stimulating environment for all community members Jeddah, November 2020: Kun International Sports, the fitness company dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle in Saudi Arabia, opened the first two branches (one for Men and one for Women) in a series of gyms under its newly-launched brand, (B-IT Fitness). Located […]
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center Deploys Oracle Cloud Infrastructure To Run Vital COVID-19 Research
Saudi Arabia’s leading medical research facility turns to high performance computing solutions provided by Oracle’s second-generation cloud region in Jeddah Riyadh, 11 November 2020: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), one of the leading biomedical and clinical research institutions has chosen Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to provide high-performance computing (HPC) to power its complex research into […]
‘YORK airIQ’ Air Purification Unit can help protect from airborne and infectious diseases
Supporting Vision 2030, YORK Locally Manufactures Powerful Air Purification Unit Al Salem Johnson Controls (YORK), a leader in the HVAC-R industry, has developed an innovative Air Purification Unit to filter air and improve indoor air quality. The innovative YORK airIQ Unit uses 4 filtration phases; treating air safely in a hygienic and environmentally friendly way; by eliminating all pollutants, […]
Hikma continues strong 2020 performance and updates full year guidance
Amman, Jordan, 5 November 2020, (AETOSWire) – Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), the multinational pharmaceutical group, today provides an update on current trading. Siggi Olafsson, Hikma’s CEO, said: “Hikma is performing well, maintaining the positive momentum of the first half. The breadth of our portfolio, the flexibility of our manufacturing capabilities and the strength of our commercial and […]
COVID-19 DRIVES RAPID ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, AND TELECOMS SECTORS
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the catalyst for a massive adoption of advanced technologies in the healthcare, education and telecommunications sectors as service providers abruptly switched to online platforms, according to speakers at the at the virtual edition of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (#GMIS2020) which is taking place on September 4-5. In a […]
“Aseafni” App is Available now on HUAWEI AppGallery Provides E-Services and Information for Dealing with Emergencies
The HUAWEI AppGallery is helping Saudi Huawei users to protect their health and support the country’s health authorities with a selection of apps that are helping in the fight against the pandemic. These essential apps, available from the HUAWEI AppGallery, provide a range of services to help users to protect themselves, get the latest government […]
How to monitor your health needs when working from home
Over the past few months new routines have found their way into everyday life. From adjusting exercise, working from home, and new hobbies, daily activities have grown and changed to adapt to a new normal. These changes in routine only emphasize the need for proper sleep patterns to assist in active recovery. Global technology brand […]
How Will COVID-19 Impact Our Healthcare Systems?
Healthcare is fundamental to human life – it always has been, and it always will be – but never has this been more clear than during the current coronavirus crisis that we find ourselves confronted with. It goes without saying that COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of how we live, but one of the most […]
Bigo Live Announces ‘Global BIGOer One World Together’ Campaign to Support WHO Fight Against Covid-19
Bigo Live, a global leading live streaming platform, today announced the ‘Global BIGOer One World Together’ campaign in support of healthcare workers and vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19. The fundraising campaign brings together a cast of talented singers and musicians from around the world who will broadcast on the Bigo Live app, with all proceeds […]