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UAE-based doctor booking app secures $10 million in funding
UAE-based doctor booking platform Okadoc has closed its $10 million Series A round, following a $2.3 million seed round in 2018.
UAE Ministry of Health unveils new blockchain-based health data platform
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has recently launched the first advanced digital platform to store the data for health.
Arab Health: UAE MoHAP unveils AI-powered heart monitor
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in cooperation with the Pure Health, has showcased an AI-based device monitoring cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) to help curb heart diseases before they occur.
Abu Dhabi gears up to unveil digital health initiatives
Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in UAE capital, is set to unveil a number of digital health initiatives as part of its participation at Arab Health 2020.
MoHAP turns to tech to raise diabetes awareness in UAE
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has turned to technology to raise public awareness about diabetes in the UAE.
Dubai’s American Hospital to offer robotic surgery
American Hospital has announced that it is the first medical facility in Dubai to offer the fourth generation of da Vinci Xi surgical system to conduct robotic surgery services.
MENA Internet of Medical Things market to reach $9 billion in two years
The value of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) in the MENA region is expected to reach $9 billion by 2022, according to the latest data by Markets & Markets.
Why a healthcare agency in the Middle East chose Fortinet
Organisations increasingly rely on new business applications to deliver valuable resources and services, and nowhere is this more critical than …
Jumbo Group teams up with 3D startup to revolutionise healthcare sector
Jumbo Group has partnered with MOBILIS Medical Manufacturing for 3D printing of prosthetic covers, orthosis, hand and leg splints, sockets, and other devices in the UAE and GCC region.
Bayer spotlights how startups are redefining UAE’s healthcare sector
As a flourishing market, the UAE has also introduced several initiatives to strengthen its start-up ecosystem, irrespective of the industry it caters to.
UAE rolls out first-ever blockchain-based platform for health professionals
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the launch of the first blockchain-based system to save and share the assessment information of health professionals,
Vertiv identifies solutions to gaps in hospital IT infrastructure
Vertiv has revealed that its latest research identified three such areas where today’s hospitals can benefit from increased attention to and investment in their IT infrastructure.
Expo 2020 Dubai to spotlight tech innovation in healthcare sector
Expo 2020 Dubai has announced that it will host a series of 10 medical conferences and specialised events at the co-located Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC). The events are part of the organisation’s commitment to fostering healthcare innovations and grow the UAE’s knowledge-based economy.