Arcapita, Mumtalakat acquire 90% of NAS United
Bahrain duo snap up majority of firm as part healthcare investment strategy Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
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Dubai authorities ink deal to ease visa procedures for medical tourists
Dubai Health Authority and The General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs Dubai sign agreement Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Dubai works on plan to help doctors monitor patients remotely
Dubai Health Authority studies idea for tight-fitting shirt which will show vital signs of patients Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
WHO hones in on camels in battle with MERS virus
Over 80 percent of MERS cases have been reported in Saudi Arabia Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
UAE approves funding for new $330m projects
Main funding package approved is for the Sheikh Khalifa Central Hospital in Fujairah Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
UAE healthcare firm reveals major push into Saudi Arabia
NMC Health plans new hospital, buys other medical facilities in Gulf kingdom Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Dubai hospital operator secures $100m financing deal
Capital raised by Emirates Healthcare Development Co will be used for expansion of Saudi German Hospital, Dubai Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Sharjah plans new $270m healthcare hub in deal with Canada
Agreement includes hospital specialising in paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology and a research centre dedicated to childhood illnesses Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Meet the UAE students on a mission to save lives
United Arab Emirates University team develop personalised reminder service to ensure patients never miss their medicine Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
MENA needs 10,500 hospital beds in five years – study
Region suffers acute shortage of healthcare facilities in major cities, says JLL Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)