Final deadline for expats’ mandatory health insurance in Dubai
A final deadline has been set for expats working in Dubai to buy mandatory health insurance. They have until the 31st March to do so, or both themselves and their… Read more »
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New international health insurance plan launched for SMEs in Dubai
A new tiered international private medical insurance plan has recently been introduced in Dubai, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The policy aims to build upon the current model, with… Read more »
UAE slashes the price of over 200 drugs
The Ministry of Health (MoH) in the United Arab Emirates has announced the reduction in prices for 205 drugs, reports Gulf News. The cheaper drugs include 14 used for treating… Read more »
Dubai companies must insure employees
A new law has made it compulsory for all companies to provide health insurance for employees in Dubai. The new plans which will be introduced over the next three years… Read more »
Expat health cards in UAE to cost Dhs500
Expatriate workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be charged an annual fee of Dhs500 (€102, US$136) from the renewal and issue of health cards. An additional fee of… Read more »
Clements Worldwide pushes expansion into Middle East market
A new Dubai office is helping Clements Worldwide expand its business with a new Middle East & North Africa (MENA) focus. The new office is Clements’ first in the MENA… Read more »
Dubai introduces paperless system for health insurance claims
The Dubai health Authority (DHA) has launched the second phase of its E-claims project which aims to introduce a paperless environment for all health insurance processes. The project will mean… Read more »
UAE expat health screening experiment successful
Health officials in the UAE have declared the initiative to carry out medical health checks for expatriate workers, before they enter the country, a success. The UAE’s experiment to screen… Read more »
Warning for expats as Dubai hospital charges deposit
A deposit of Dhs5,000, approximately £600, is now being charged for surgical procedures at American Hospital Dubai. This included outpatient treatment that potentially could lead to surgery. This charge is… Read more »
Dubai unveils new vaccine standards
A 2009 study of vaccinations at Dubai clinics found pretty grim results: 28% of clinics were not following the national immunization schedule and a shocking 64% were not reporting adverse… Read more »