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Flat revenues lead to share drop for Mediclinic

Mediclinic's shares dropped 4% as its recent struggles were highlighted in a trading statement published Tuesday, October 17, covering the six months to September 30. Revenue was flat - and underlying EBITDA down by 5%.

October 17, 2017

The solution to doctors over-testing in the UAE – and why it’s not being done

Physicians in GCC countries - and UAE in particular - are ordering more tests than can be justified by clinical pathways and guidelines. It's a practice known as laddering, and it's costing insurance companies in the Middle East a fortune.

October 16, 2017

NMC Health goes on spending spree in Saudi Arabia

UAE-based NMC Health is expanding in Saudi Arabia with two hospital acquisitions and two recently-approved greenfield developments. We speak to the company about these acquisitions and future expansion plans.

September 28, 2017

Do MENA’s five major cities really “need 10,500 new hospital beds by 2022”?

A new report suggests the MENA region’s five major cities will need 10,500 new hospital beds over the next five years – the equivalent of 70 new hospitals. Healthcare Nova speaks to the report author and to a government adviser who thinks he is wrong.

September 20, 2017

Saudi German receives funding for “healthcare city”

The Saudi German Group Hospital in Dubai will expand over the next three years with funds from several Emirates banks. Healthcare Nova speaks to the group's UAE CEO Dr. Reem Osman about the expansion.

September 11, 2017

NMC H1 results sees share price soar to record level

UAE-based hospital chain and distribution specialists NMC posted strong results for H1 2017, with net profit up 39%, as soaring sales and successful acquisitions sent the share price to an all-time high.

August 25, 2017

Aster DM may reduce IPO valuation

GCC-based hospital operator Aster DM may be looking to refile for an IPO in the next couple of weeks, but at a lower valuation.

June 30, 2017

Breaching new data regulations could cost your business 4% of its annual turnover

New regulations about holding data are coming into force on May 28, 2018, across Europe – and breaching them could prove costly. Healthcare Europa speaks to John Gladstone, EMEA healthcare practice lead at data protection company Commvault, about how this legislation could be a blessing in disguise.

June 29, 2017

New specialist hospital in Dubai to help stem exodus of medical tourists

An investment bank and hospital founder have teamed up to open a new 120-bed specialist hospital in Dubai which they hope will encourage people to stay at home for treatment.

June 21, 2017

Aster DM CEO: We’ll IPO before Oct 2018 – and we’re looking at Africa

The pan-Asian hospital group, Aster DM, will list in London or Mumbai next year, says its CEO, Alisha Moopen.

May 31, 2017

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