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Health Care

PureHealth Announces AED 343 Million Dividend in Strong First Year Post-Listing

  • AGM approves final dividend of AED 343 million for 2024, reflecting a payout of AED 3.09 fils per share, reaffirming PureHealth’s commitment to shareholder returns
  • Proposed payout represents 20% of net profit for the 2024 financial year, underscored by Group’s revenue growth (58% YoY) & robust balance sheet

Abu Dhabi, 10 April 2025 – PureHealth Holding PJSC (“PureHealth” or “the Group”) (ADX Symbol: PUREHEALTH), the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced, following its Annual General Assembly (AGM), shareholder approval for its first-ever dividend distribution since listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in December 2023. The final dividend as recommended by PureHealth’s Board of Directors amounts to a total of AED 343 million (AED 3.09 fils per share) for the 2024 financial year, representing 20% of the Group’s net profit.

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M42’s Danat Al Emarat Hospital pioneers immunotherapy for Type 1 diabetes treatment in the region

  • Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children demonstrates success in using Teplizumab for Type 1 diabetes treatment in the UAE and wider region
  • Teplizumab is an immunotherapy drug designed to delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in those  who have a confirmed diagnosis of T1D without clinical symptoms, as determined through the assessment of beta-cell function
  • It is one of the biggest treatment breakthroughs for the chronic condition since the discovery of insulin more than 100 years ago
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Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 Programme Drives Solutions to Unlock Longer, Healthier lives

  • Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) to accelerate collaboration, responsible innovation, and investment among researchers, policy makers, healthcare specialists, investors, and entrepreneurs from across disciplines and geographies to ensure a holistic approach to the advancement of health
  • Recipients of the prestigious ADGHW Innovation Awards will share a $200,000 prize fund for transformative solutions which aim to address critical challenges in healthcare
  • Across four thematic areas, keynotes, panels, and live sessions will spotlight how global collaboration can address major challenges and opportunities, redefining health and well-being
  • ADGHW is powered by a network of strategic partners and sponsors, united in their ambition to accelerate breakthroughs in longevity, precision medicine and personalised care

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 April 2025: Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) 2025 is set to welcome more than 15,000 visitors, 1,900 delegates and 200 speakers from 90 countries to facilitate knowledge exchange and forge strategic partnerships that drive meaningful progress in global health. Taking place from 15 – 17 April 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the platform serves as a global community without borders, dedicated to advancing the future of health and well-being.

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RAK Hospital Sheds Light on Obesity’s Hidden Toll on Bone Health in Informative Session

Obesity significantly contributes to chronic skeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis, spinal stress, and hip joint damage.

For every extra kilogram of body weight, there is 4-6 times the force exerted on weight-bearing joints, such as the knees, hips, and spine.

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – April 8, 2025 – In a bid to support the community on their journey to better health, RAK Hospital hosted an insightful and interactive session on the critical link between obesity and bone health, as part of the 5th RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025. The session, led by Dr. Bharath Patil, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon at RAK Hospital, focused on how excess weight impacts bone and joint health, and provided practical advice on managing weight to reduce the risk of chronic musculoskeletal issues.

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Hearts of Service: 1,500 Children Volunteers Join Hands for Ramadan Iftar Drive in Sajja Labour Park with Dr. Knee

During the holy month of Ramadan 2025, the spirit of giving came alive in a remarkable initiative led by Let’s Walk Again with Dr. Knee—a social impact and health movement founded by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Azam Badar Khan, firmly known as Dr. Knee. With the official approval and support of Emirates Red Crescent, the initiative brought together over 1,500 children volunteers to distribute 3,000 Iftar meal packs to laborers and workers at Sajja Labour Park, Sharjah, across all Fridays of the holy month.

At the heart of this movement were the young heroes—students lovingly referred to as “Children”—who dedicated their time, energy, and compassion to serving those in need. These student volunteers came from schools across the UAE, supported passionately by school leadership, staff, and their families.

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