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Dubai wealth fund ICD launches new logistics firm

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05-Sep-18 ISS Global Forwarding has been set up by Investment Corporation of Dubai, and will invest in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and India, later expanding to Asia and China. The company will focus on freight forwarding and contract logistics. [image: Arabian Business]

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China gets another shot at Mideast energy

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29-Aug-18 US sanctions on Iran have presented new opportunities for Chinese companies, after Total failed to secure an exemption for its investment in South Pars. China’s demand for oil almost doubled in the past decade and natural gas is booming. [image: Bloomberg]

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UAE determined to lead in medical tourism

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13-Aug-18 In recent years, the UAE has witnessed an increase in international patients arriving for medical treatment. Medical tourism generated more than USD381 mn for the emirate in 2016, with popular treatment areas including orthopaedics, dermatology and ophthalmology. [image: Forbes]

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Unified medical records will revolutionise UAE healthcare

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09-Aug-18  The UAE's planned Health Information Exchange system, set to launch in Abu Dhabi in 2022, has potential as a vast research tool. Researchers will be able to monitor the health status and medical history of an entire population. [image: Victor Besa / The National]

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87.5 mn expatriates by 2021

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16-Jul-18 The total number of expatriates worldwide amounted to around 66.2 mn in 2017 with a CAGR of 5.8% since 2013. By 2021, forecasts estimate that the number of expatriates worldwide will reach around 87.5 mn. [image: iPMIM]

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