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A Guide to Mandatory Medical Insurance Law in Dubai

By on October 1, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Health, Living in Dubai

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued a law requiring all Emiratis and Dubai expats, including dependents, to have insurance in place to pay for their emergency and curative healthcare needs. While Emiratis will be handled by a Dubai government-funded scheme, Dubai expats and their dependents will be handled under private health insurance schemes. The law […]

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Expat Health Insurance in Dubai

By on September 19, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Health, Living in Dubai

A place like Dubai, where everything including medical fees are very expensive, it has become a requirement of every expat to own an expat health insurance in Dubai. So before moving to Dubai you must have a complete knowledge about the expat health insurance in Dubai. How will you benefit from an expat health insurance […]

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Dubai Summer Fitness- Working Out in the Heat

By on March 23, 2022 in Health, Living in Dubai

Working outdoors under the scorching sun is challenging as the rise in temperature is really high. Having said that, the pandemic has taught us the importance of staying fit. Hence, we have listed a few creative ways you can get the needed workout daily. Zumba classes: Workout can also be fun, especially if you love […]

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Coronavirus case confirmed in Indian High School Dubai

By on March 4, 2020 in Health, Living in Dubai

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has confirmed a new Coronavirus case in an Indian school. The Indian High Group of School in Dubai will be closed from Thursday as a precautionary measure, the school group said in a text message to parents this afternoon. “As a precautionary measure, IHS Group of schools is closed from […]

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Dubai Typing Centers not accepting Medical Test applications

By on June 5, 2017 in Health, Living in Dubai

Most typing centers in Dubai are no longer accepting applications after new standards were introduced by authorities. The typing centers are diverting applicants to DHA Medical Fitness Centers for filling up application forms for medical fitness tests, required for visa renewal. Reportedly, the typing centers have stopped processing medical fitness test applications as they are […]

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Thumbay Hospital to offer free consultation during Happy Hour

By on January 13, 2017 in Health, Living in Dubai

All establishments under the Thumbay Hospital network, owned by Dubai-based conglomerate Thumbay Group, will offer free consultation, across all specialties, to patients during the “happy hour”. The initiative is in line with the efforts of Ohood Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness, and aims to contribute in achieving the ‘National Programme for Happiness & […]

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Selecting a private health insurance provider in Dubai

By on September 20, 2016 in Health, Living in Dubai

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has implemented new legislation under which all residents, expat and Emirati, as well as their dependents, must have health insurance. While Emiratis are covered under a government-funded scheme, expats will need to make their own arrangements to make sure that they are covered under a suitable private health insurance scheme. […]

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Listerine Total Care

Listerine takes you inside the mouth

By on March 15, 2016 in Health, Living in Dubai

Oral hygiene is very important for overall health. It is wiser to keep plaque and cavities at check with regular cleaning and cleansing because we all know how much a visit to the dentist costs in Dubai. Right? It is a proven fact that with brushing your teeth, you only reach 25% of your mouth. […]

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Driver Causing Accidents in Dubai To Pay Ambulance Service Fees

By on January 30, 2016 in Health, Living in Dubai

Drivers in Dubai beware. Staring from February 28, drivers causing traffic accidents have to pay ambulance services fees. The fee will be charged to the insurance provider of the driver causing a traffic accident. According to the recently passed resolution, a Dh6,770 fee will be charged by Dubai Police and Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services […]

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Your Weight in Gold

Your Weight in Gold: Dubai Weight Losers to get 40 kg of Gold Coins

By on November 1, 2014 in Health, Living in Dubai

Another round of Your Weight in Gold is here, and this time the authorities are ready to dish out 40 kg of gold coins, worth AED 6 million, to individuals in Dubai who can lose a minimum of two kilos during the competition. Corresponding to the number of winners, the volume of souvenir gold that […]

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