Why are allergies on the rise in the UAE?
Allergies are a global problem, as around the world children are far more likely than ever, compared to adults, to develop allergies to certain foods and specific environmental elements. This is particularly true in the UAE, where since the 1990s, allergies among children have increased by 50 percent. Why, you may ask? Well, the answer …
Check out Pacific Prime Dubai’s latest State of Health Insurance report
The second edition of Pacific Prime Dubai’s State of Health Insurance report is finally here! And this time around it comes with a slight upgrade, however, the core elements are still intact. This edition of the SOHI report features exclusive new content sections entirely dedicated to trends in the global insurance market. On top of …
What are the benefits of a tailored employee benefits plan?
It is vital for a business to have a comfortable workplace, and security is one of the most comfortable amenities a business can offer its employees. In the UAE, it is mandatory for employers to offer health insurance to their employees. Having this law pushes organizations to further increase their employee benefits, as offering health …
Top 5 ways to cope with workplace stress in the UAE
Workplace stress has become a common theme across many companies from all industries, leading directly to a number of mental health issues – to the point that these issues are at a chronic level for the majority of the workforce. Quoting from a health specialist, ‘80 percent of people in the UAE are stressed’. Many …
Top 5 ways to cope with workplace stress in the UAE
Workplace stress has become a common theme across many companies from all industries, leading directly to a number of mental health issues – to the point that these issues are at a chronic level for the majority of the workforce. Quoting from a health specialist, ‘80 percent of people in the UAE are stressed’. Many …
What are the benefits of a tailored employee benefits plan?
It is vital for a business to have a comfortable workplace, and security is one of the most comfortable amenities a business can offer its employees. In the UAE, it is mandatory for employers to offer health insurance to their employees. Having this law pushes organizations to further increase their employee benefits, as offering health …
Moving to the UAE with your family – What should you consider?
The UAE, and Dubai in particular, is considered expat heaven. With the emirate being almost tax-free, and possibilities of high salaries for highly qualified professionals, many people consider moving here for a lucrative contract. However, Dubai is notorious for being an expensive city to live in, with many hidden costs like rent, fuel, and expat …
Why are allergies on the rise in the UAE?
Allergies are a global problem, as around the world children are far more likely than ever, compared to adults, to develop allergies to certain foods and specific environmental elements. This is particularly true in the UAE, where since the 1990s, allergies among children have increased by 50 percent. Why, you may ask? Well, the answer …
How your insurance company can provide support for mental wellness
Historically in the UAE, owing in part to the negativity surrounding the word ‘mental’, little to nothing was done to provide solutions and establish necessary support. Unfortunately, acknowledging and treating mental health issues in the Arab world was, and still is, seen as a sign of weakness. Prevalent in the past and also very much …
How can AI be used to set our premiums in the future?
Recently, the UAE cabinet members launched a 10-year national strategy to place the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2031. The development in AI technologies is projected to affect the entire landscape of insurance as we know it. Predominantly, we will see this in healthcare, where AI investment will yield more …
