The UAE’s economy is expected to expand by 4.9% in 2025, up from a previous forecast of 4.4%, according to the Central Bank of the UAE. This growth is attributed to increased oil production aligned with OPEC+ quotas and robust performance in non-oil sectors. 📊 Key Highlights 🏗️ Sectoral Drivers 📈 Outlook The UAE’s diversified … Read more
The UAE has solidified its position as the Middle East’s wellness capital, with its wellness economy reaching a record $34.1 billion in 2023, according to the latest report by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). 📈 Key Highlights 💡 Why It Matters
The UAE has rolled out a new unified digital platform called “Work in UAE” that allows employers to handle all visa-related tasks for domestic workers in one place. This includes issuing, renewing, or canceling residency visas and completing required medical tests. The launch aims to simplify processes, improve service accessibility, and reduce bureaucracy for both … Read more
Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) has revealed a massive AED 1.3 billion expansion — Phase 1 of its latest development — slated to begin in December 2025, with expected completion in November 2027. The project is designed not only to increase healthcare capacity but also to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for medical … Read more
Singapore is expanding health infrastructure in its northern region in response to an uptick in chronic illnesses, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced. The move aims to bring essential care closer to residents and ease pressure on hospitals in central areas. What’s being done The health challenge
A new collaborative study between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) reveals that Singapore’s healthcare system has a carbon footprint 18 percent lower than previous estimates, marking a key milestone in pushing sustainable medicine forward in Southeast Asia. 🔍 What the study uncovered — Why it matters
A disciplinary tribunal in Singapore has stripped a medical practitioner, Dr Leong Kok Cheong Darren, of his full registration after he admitted using methamphetamine on weekends over approximately eight years. The ruling, handed down by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC), concluded that his conduct brought disrepute to the profession and posed potential risks despite no … Read more
Experts in Singapore are increasingly viewing emotional first aid — simple techniques like breathwork, journalling and tapping — as a frontline tool to help people manage emotional distress before professional help becomes available. As mental health needs rise sharply across the country, these more accessible practices are being highlighted as helpful, though limited. The rising … Read more
Britain’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Indo-Pacific, Seema Malhotra, has underscored her country’s intent to deepen cooperation with Singapore in areas including technology, defence, and clean energy. Her comments came during her first official tour of Southeast Asia, in which she praised the six decades of diplomatic relations between the UK and Singapore and … Read more
A Singaporean man, Faizal Farid, has been sentenced to three weeks’ imprisonment after admitting to falsifying a domestic helper application to help extend his girlfriend’s stay in Singapore. The court found that the arrangement, which misrepresented her role, violated the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA). The scheme and legal charges Defence, sentencing and fallout … Read more