Health & Environment

Health & Environment

Gulf Air, Bahrain Airport Company seal landmark investment deal

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

National carrier Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company, the operator of Bahrain International Airport, have announced a major milestone in their human capital transformation with the introduction of a market-benchmarked Compensation and Benefits Framework, alongside an enhanced Medical Insurance Program.

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American Accreditation Commission names Mena head

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

The American Accreditation Commission International (AACI), a premier organisation providing healthcare accreditation and clinical excellence certification, has announced the appointment of Dheeraj Khatore as its new Regional CEO for the Middle East and North Africa.

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Emirates Health Services, Boston Health AI launch UAE’s first AI physician assistant

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Emirates Health Services (EHS) has announced a strategic partnership with Boston Health AI to launch “Amal,” the UAE’s first AI Physician Assistant, across its healthcare network.

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Saudi Arabia launches new fund for environmental, water sustainability

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of Namaa Endowment Fund, aimed at strengthening the sustainability of the non-profit sector within the kingdom’s environmental system. It seeks to boost the non-profit sector’s contribution to GDP and promote environmental and water sustainability.

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Medcare launches its second hospital in Sharjah

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Medcare, one of the leading providers of premium healthcare services in the UAE, has announced the opening of its new Medcare Hospital Sharjah, a purpose-built tertiary care hospital located on Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Street in the heart of the Sharjah emirate.

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ROSHN Group sets sustainability standard as first firm in KSA to achieve BSI carbon certification

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset class developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has been announced as the first organisation in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region to secure certification for carbon management in buildings and infrastructure from BSI, the business standards and improvement company.

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Lalan inaugurates medical manufacturing facility in Sohar Freezone

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Lalan Group marked a historic milestone with the inauguration of its first overseas manufacturing facility at the Sohar Freezone, becoming the first Sri Lankan investment in the zone within the medical manufacturing sector.

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Thumbay Group launches integrated medical city in Dubai

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

Thumbay Group has announced the launch of Thumbay Medicity Dubai, a major new academic healthcare destination in Al Qusais, Dubai.

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WHX Labs opens with 850 exhibitors, marks 25 years of innovation

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

WHX Labs (formerly Medlab Middle East) officially opened on Tuesday at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a significant milestone as the region’s leading medical laboratory exhibition celebrates 25 years of laboratory innovation.

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Safanad completes sale of top UK care home provider for $1.6bn

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Safanad, a principal-led investment company with a major presence in US and Saudi Arabia, said it has completed the sale of HC-One, the largest care home provider in UK featuring nearly 300 homes, to a leading healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) for over $1.6 billion.