Edhi seeks donations from Pakistani expats

DUBAI — Abdul Sattar Edhi, the founder of Pakistan’s most trusted charity and world renowned relief organisation, the Edhi Foundation, has appealed to Pakistani expatriates in the UAE to donate wholeheartedly this Ramadan for the spirit of humanity and mankind.

Corporate clinics to save time

DUBAI — A corporate clinic is a cure for hospital rush, long wait and delays, according to Advet Bhambani, Chief Executive Officer, Jebel Ali Hospital. “Employees may end up spending the whole day in government hospitals as they tend to be busier, therefore, we came up with the concept of corporate clinics to save time,” he said.

Private healthcare sector in Dubai all set to boom

DUBAI — The private healthcare sector in Dubai is slated for rapid growth and is predicted to dominate the future health services in the emirate, as per a Dubai Healthcare Provision report issued recently.

Sharjah inter-city bus route taking shape

SHARJAH — Dedicated bus lanes are part of Sharjah Transport Corporation's (STC) plans to put in place an inter-city bus route that finally seems to be taking shape, a senior official confirmed yesterday.

Premarital check-ups from today

DUBAI — The Dubai Health Authority’s 16 health centres and clinics across the emirate will from today offer premarital medical tests to couples preparing to tie the knot. This was stated here by Dr Ibtehal Derwaish, Director of Medical Affairs, Primary Healthcare. Premarital medical tests were made compulsory by the Ministry of Health last year.