MEED
Supplement: The Health Challenge
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Abu Dhabi inflation rises to 3.8 per cent
Consumer prices jumped 1 per cent in September -
Agility predicts 'tough' 2011
Kuwait’s Agility says 2011 will be a tough year -
Aramex to make acquisitions this year
Acquisition strategy covers Africa and Asia -
Dubai's DIC says it won't sell European assets before end-2011
Dubai International Capital has no plans to sell any European assets before the end of 2011 -
Egyptian firms bid for steel licenses
Steel licenses will be offered by the country’s Industrial Development Authority -
Exxon says Iraqi oil field on track
Oil companies aim to boost output to 2.32 million barrels a day -
Good health in the Gulf is a top priority
Influencing lifestyle choices to prevent obesity and earlier detection of non-infectious diseases are key issues for regional governments -
Grand Millennium to open in Abu Dhabi next month
Property will be largest hotel in the capital -
IMF says regional growth will accelerate
Exconomies will expand next year as crude production rises -
Jordan aims for 65 per cent of students to have education funded by 2014
Funding will come from scholarships and zero-interest loans -
Jordan's Queen Alia airport reports growth
Passenger volumes up 14.8 per cent -
Khoie Properties finalises La Hoya Bay financing
Arabtec will fully mobilise on site shortly -
Medical treatment in the Middle East
Historically, Middle East nationals have gone abroad for medical treatment. Now, regional governments are targeting inbound medical tourism, but should they try to compete with established destinations? -
New and improved health facilities in the Middle East
With a plethora of new healthcare projects in the pipeline, governments are finding out what constitutes best practice and cutting-edge design, at the same time as offering value for money -
New Oman bank set for IPO launch
Al-Izz International Bank will raise 40 per cent of capital from market listing -
Norwegian firm eyes bid for UAE oil and gas concessions
Statoil will bid for concessions that expire in 2014 -
Private insurance gains ground in the Gulf
Regulatory reforms for mandatory health insurance and increasing opportunities are making the healthcare sector more attractive for private investment in the region -
Saudi Savola third quarter profit hits SR283m
Savola Azizia United Co has said its third quarter profit rose to SR283m -
Tamweel resumes activities
Move follows recent increase in the equity stake in the company by Dubai Islamic Bank -
UAE aviation authority signs agreement with Botswana
Agreement will help UAE-based carriers -
UAE bank deposits increase
Deposits rose by $982m to $27.6bn -
UAE inflation hits 16-month high
Price growth remains weak due to the impact of Dubai debt -
UPS halts cargo flights service out of Yemen
Operations suspended until further notice
