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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 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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A Guide to Mandatory Medical Insurance Law in Dubai

By on November 29, 2015 in 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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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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NOA Dental Clinic, specialized dental services in Dubai

By on August 7, 2014 in Health, Living in Dubai, Resources

NOA Dental Clinic is one of the well-established dental clinics in Dubai that has been around since 2005. NOA Dental Clinic is a family oriented dental clinic specializing in Preventive, Cosmetic and General Dentistry. They offer a full range of dental services including tooth-colored fillings, porcelain veneers, dental braces, teeth whitening, children’s dentistry, root canal […]

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Ski Dubai now offers monthly Snow Aerobics fat burning boot camp

By on June 7, 2014 in Health, Living in Dubai

Ski Dubai, UAE’s leading ski resort has announced it will be offering a monthly fat burning boot camp that is focused on customized 45 minute snow aerobic workout sessions, as part of a 30 day fitness plan. Geared at weight loss and complimented by a unique and memorable high impact workout experience, Snow- robics will […]

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Dubai Patients to have access to Android Tablets in Hospitals

By on August 22, 2013 in Dubai Technology, Health, Living in Dubai

Soon patients in waiting rooms and admitted to hospitals in Dubai will be prescribed with tablets of another kind. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that in few weeks, more than 3,000 Android tablets will be deployed across the Authority’s network of primary health centres (PHCs), hospitals and speciality centres. The Android tablets will be […]

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