Healthcare | Saturday 21 July, 2018 5:42 am

Saudi Arabia’s first ‘smart’ pharmacy inaugurated

Prince Fahd bin Sultan, governor of Tabuk region, inaugurated the Kingdom’s first smart pharmacy — operated by a robot — at King Fahd Specialist Hospital on Thursday, following his meeting with the province’s director general of health affairs, Ghurmallah bin Abdullah...

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Healthcare | Friday 20 July, 2018 7:00 am

95 percent of Canadian medical programs filled by Saudi doctors

More than 95 percent of places available to non-Canadian doctors in a fellowship and specialization program in Canadian medical schools have been acquired by Saudi Arabian doctors, the Saudi cultural attaché in Canada, Dr. Fawzi bin Abdulghani Bukhari, announced on Thursday. He attributed...

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Healthcare | Friday 20 July, 2018 3:54 am

Aster Hospital, Mankhool opens state-of-art Cath lab

With increasing incidence of cardiovascular diseases in UAE, experts are urging communities to be more aware of early symptoms of heart diseases, and get diagnosed in time to prevent health complications. To meet the growing need for cardiovascular services in the UAE, Aster Hospital, Mankhool has...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 17 July, 2018 2:58 am

AbbVie Commences Annual Student Training Program

AbbVie, today announced the start of AbbVie’s 2018 student training program in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  In line with Vision 2030’s objective to nationalize the job sector, the program aims to train 20 female and male students from various universities across Saudi Arabia,...

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Healthcare | Monday 16 July, 2018 6:13 am

King Salman approves health care programs

King Salman on Sunday approved the implementation of an electronic sick-leave system, and directed relevant authorities to coordinate with the Civil Service Ministry in case of any amendments to the terms for granting sick leave. He also approved a program to train Saudi professionals in clinical...

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Healthcare | Sunday 15 July, 2018 2:30 pm

Dubai Chamber pilots cutting-edge healthcare technology designed to put its employees in the driving seat

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed the latest initiative designed to ensure the wellbeing of its team members. The organisation, which represents the interests of Dubai’s business community, has piloted a trial of the new AXA 360 Doctor Check-up Station, a cutting-edge...

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Healthcare | Sunday 15 July, 2018 1:32 pm

Pfizer Organizes Extensive Training Course for Pharmacy Students at King Saud University on 16-17 July 2018

In collaboration with King Saud University, Pfizer Saudi Arabia Ltd. has announced the organization of an extensive training course on 16-17 July for students from the university’s College of Pharmacy. The course is part of many programs organized by Pfizer in cooperation with different Saudi ...

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Healthcare | Monday 9 July, 2018 2:00 am

Abdul Latif Jameel to provide state-of-the-art spinal treatment technology in Saudi Arabia

The Medical Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a revolutionary robot treatment device for spinal injuries, has been approved for use in Saudi Arabia.    The launch follows the signing of aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Abdul Latif Jameel and Japanese company CYBERDYNE, Inc,...

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Healthcare | Sunday 8 July, 2018 10:57 am

How to Make the Most of Your Kid’s Bath-time

As fun as splashing around in the tub can be for your little one, bath-time offers so much more than just playtime. At Johnson’s, we’re strong believers that even the most basic of everyday rituals can offer new opportunities for your child to learn. Inspired by all those special...

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Healthcare | Sunday 1 July, 2018 4:16 pm

UAE Cancer Charity Receives AED 1 Million Zakat Contribution from Dubai Islamic Bank

In their first collaboration with UAE-based cancer non-profit Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has made a generous contribution of AED 1 million to FOCP’s Zakat campaign, recently. The charity revealed that this sizeable donation will be used by FOCP to support...

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