Category Archives: Health Care

Via Medica acquired by International SOS, strengthening healthcare support for key UAE industries

Partnership expands access to world-class medical and emergency services for government and industry partners

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 5November 2025. Via Medica International Healthcare, a leading Abu Dhabi-based healthcare and medical services provider, has been formally acquired by International SOS, the world’s leading health and security services company. Via Medica in association with International SOScombines international standards with deep local expertise to deliver world-classhealthcare, emergency response, and occupational health solutions across the UAE and the wider Gulf region.

“This acquisition represents an important milestone for us and for the UAE’s healthcare landscape,”says Khaled Lutfe, CEO of Via Medica. “I’m proud to be part of an Abu Dhabi-born start-up that has grown from local roots to join an organisation with International SOS’s global reach and history. It reflects how far we’ve come while staying true to who we are – we’re very much the same company; we’ve just multiplied our capabilities. Every day, our teams protect the people building the UAE’s future, and together we’re setting new standards for readiness, resilience, and care.”

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Burjeel Holdings Reports Record Q3’25 Revenue Along With 27.5% Net Profit Growth

Abu DhabUnited Arab Emirates, 3 November 2025: Burjeel Holdings PLC (“Burjeel” or “the Group”), a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in MENA listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (SYMBOL: BURJEEL; ISIN: AEE01119B224), today announced its financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the three-month and nine-month periods ended 30 September 2025.

Strengthening Leadership in Complex Care through a Growing Integrated Network

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Diabetes Can Silently Damage Kidneys for Years without Symptoms, warns RAK Hospital Expert

Regular screening is vital for those living with diabetes or high blood pressure.

Dr Ajinkya Shivaji Patil Specialist Nephrologist, RAK Hospital

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, UAE; 4th November 2025- As diabetes continues to rise across the UAE, RAK Hospital’s latest health awareness webinar, organized as part of the ongoing RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025 “Diabeat” educational series — turned the spotlight on one of its most serious yet often overlooked complications: kidney disease. The informative session, titled “Diabetes and Renal Health,” led by Dr. Ajinkya Patil, Specialist Nephrologist at RAK Hospital, shed light on how persistently high blood sugar silently damages the kidneys over time and offered clear guidance on prevention and early intervention.

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Dubai Student Leads Menstrual Health Awareness and Support in Rural India, Through Project SAFE

17-Year-Old NAS Dubai Student Distributes Over 25,000 Sanitary Pads, Empowering Thousands of Girls Across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

Dubai, UAE – October 27, 2025 – Reya Khawaja, a 17-year-old Year 12 student at Nord Anglia School (NAS) Dubai, is transforming menstrual health awareness and access for young girls in rural India through her youth-led initiative, Project SAFE (Sanitation and Awareness for Female Empowerment). Since its launch in February 2024, the project has distributed over 25,000 sanitary pads and conducted comprehensive awareness sessions reaching thousands of schoolgirls across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Project SAFE, launched in collaboration with KCS Foundation India, began as a focused effort in two districts of the state of Bihar, Sitamarhi and Madhubani, and has now evolved into a powerful grassroots movement. Through strategic partnerships with 12 government schools, Reya’s team provides monthly sanitary pad distribution alongside interactive online awareness sessions covering menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, and personal dignity.

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myAster expands reach, impacts over 5 million lives in three years

  • With over 2.8 million downloads and 5 million+ lives impacted, myAster is transforming how people access personalized health, wellness, and beauty solutions at their fingertips.
  • From instant GP consultations to homecare services, users can connect seamlessly with 7 hospitals, 72 clinics, and 680+ doctors across 30+ specialties.
  • Beyond healthcare, myAster supports beauty and holistic wellness through AI-driven personalized skincare recommendations, guided breathing exercises, and lifestyle tracking.
  • Extends 24×7 Express delivery to 5 emirates in the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah in 90 minutes.

Dubai, UAE, November 28, 2025: myAster – GCC’s #1 omnichannel health, wellness, and beauty app, has significantly expanded its reach with over 2.8 million downloads and more than 5 million lives touched – revolutionizing how millions access personalized health, wellness and beauty solutions at their fingertips.

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