Archives for the ‘Healthcare’ Category
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OPINION: The average worker in the Middle East is increasingly likely to be fat and suffer from diabetes. But while regional governments are waking up to this looming health crisis, employers have a role to play too.

March 14, 2010

Saudi school closed due to swine flu outbreak»
The Ministry of Education temporarily closed down a school in Riyadh after it reported 20 new swine flu cases among its students.

July 14, 2009

Saudis to hold workshop to fight swine flu»
The nation’s health minister asked the ministry to set up workshops to better prepare officials to curb the spread of swine flu in the Kingdom.

June 17, 2009

Swine flu reaches the UAE»
The UAE confirms its first case of swine flu just a day after inflicted US troops in Kuwait are sent packing.

May 25, 2009

The virus spreads»
As more cases of the flu are reported in Mexico, the United States and New Zealand, the UAE claims it is ready to take action against the spread of the swine flu virus.

April 26, 2009


Buyer beware»
One baby died and 14 are ill after being showered with Rolana Baby Shampoo. The SDFA in Saudi Arabia has warned the public against using the product.

February 8, 2009


UAE hospitals: No go zones»
The FNC confirmed on Tuesday what most UAE residents already know: the nation’s hospitals make too many fatal mistakes

December 30, 2008