Dubai is planning to capitalise on its expertise in hospitality and medicine to attract 500,000 medical tourists a year by 2020. With the availability of fast-track licences for medical investors, new visas tailored for medical tourists and their relatives, and planning approval granted for as many as 22 new hospitals, authorities in the UAE and Dubai are combining...
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Articles & Analysis | Dubai's universal health insurance and construction of new hospitals set to transform the sector from The Report: Dubai 2015
The health care sector in Dubai is undergoing a period of transformation and expansion, driven by reforms in health care funding coupled with a growth in population. Construction projects are taking place at existing hospitals and on new sites, in both the public and private sectors, while new, smarter electronic systems are being introduced to improve patient care and...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Raja Al Gurg, Vice-Chairperson, Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA): Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
What training and education programmes are needed to build Dubai’s specialised medical talent pool?
The rollout of universal health insurance commenced in October 2014 with the first of three deadlines for employers to ensure their staff are covered by health insurance, and is due to be completed by mid-2016. The universal cover will offer improved treatment options for many expatriate workers, while also enabling the government to make changes to funding mechanisms and priorities. A range...
In many respects 2014 marked the transition from strong recovery to promising growth for Dubai. With many exciting projects in the pipeline, not least the hosting of Expo 2020, the emirate is continuing to build on its reputation as a dynamic and international centre for business.
Articles & Analysis | Seeking to stay ahead of local and regional health trends from The Report: Bahrain 2015
Under Article 8 of Bahrain’s constitution, all nationals are guaranteed access to health care. A number of public hospitals and care facilities are available, and the kingdom is also home to several private medical establishments. Indeed, the authorities are looking to encourage the private sector to play a larger role in providing medical...