Based on several economic factors, the Asian Tiger's healthcare expenditure could rise as high as $20 billion by 2020, says Frost & Sullivan Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia has had one of the best economic records in Asia, with its GDP growing at an average of 6.5 per cent per annum for almost 50 years. The economy has traditionally been fuelled by its natural resources and is also expanding in the fields of science, tourism, commerce and medical tourism. Today, Malaysia has a…
Understanding what you eat helps you make healthier choices. Checking food ingredients also makes your work easier. However, at times, that might not be enough, as food contents might vary. A healthier diet is crucial throughout your lifetime and paying close attention to what you eat is a good starting step towards improving your overall diet. As we grow older, our body requires a right type and amount of food nutrients for us to age properly. No matter how old…
With the future demand almost certain to grow, and the government's vision to increase private participation by 2030, healthcare could be one of the most sought after industry. Healthcare services have always remained the priority sector of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The country offers free health facilities to its citizens' womb to tomb. The government is benevolent to the extent that it has been paying for all medical charges liberally even outside the country if it is deemed as…
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives' (MBRGI) 2016 results in a meeting of the Board of Trustees, which he chaired. In 2016, the foundation recorded a total investment of over AED 1.5 billion on various humanitarian and developmental initiatives and projects, which touched the lives of 42 million people in 62 countries around the world. MBRGI invested some…
Cigna Corporation, a global health insurance and service company, recently inaugurated its regional management office for the Middle East and North Africa markets at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The DIFC is the leading financial hub in the US$7.4 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. By establishing its presence at the financial hub, Cigna marks a significant new phase in its operations as it strategically expands the reach of its health services and solutions to people…
