Category Archive For "Insurance"
5 tips for finding the best private health insurance for women in Dubai
There are many health conditions that affect both men and women, but some health issues affect women differently and more commonly. There are also a number of health-related issues or occurrences that women bear exclusively, such as pregnancy, menopause, and cervical cancer. Mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, also occur more frequently in …
AI in healthcare: What’s coming and how it could transform the industry
The UAE is a global innovation hub. And considering that the healthcare industry is one of the heaviest investors of technology, it comes as no surprise that healthcare will become more convenient, personalized, and accessible than ever before. One of the key trends in UAE healthcare in 2019 is, of course, artificial intelligence (AI). But …
Dubai’s mandatory health insurance scheme expected to cover mental health
Did you know? Mental health issues currently rank among the UAE’s top 10 most prevalent health conditions, with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse making up a large proportion of mental health cases. This trend is also reflected globally, where it has been estimated that over 450 million people will suffer from some form of mental …
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 …
Understand your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) in Dubai
So it happened. You had to urgently visit a doctor or even a hospital. You have UAE health insurance in place, and you thought everything is going to be taken care of, but then you receive a document that looks very similar to a hospital bill – an Explanation of Benefits (EOB). You might not …
Introducing our latest GDPR and Employee Benefits Guide
Pacific Prime Dubai is pleased to introduce you to our new GDPR and Employee Benefits Guide, which uncovers the most important provisions of the Regulation of the European Parliament and the EU Council on Data Protection (GDPR). The new data protection framework came into force from 25 May 2018, and binds all companies that process …
Top 5 insurance plans you’ll need for your business
Starting a business from scratch is no small feat, as it involves a great variety of risks; securing protection ahead of time will, therefore, make a whole world of difference should any mishap occur. That’s also why different governments around the world have imposed insurance requirements for companies to ascertain that they have at least …
How to reduce health insurance premiums in Dubai
In Dubai, all health plans must cover all medical conditions that are laid out in the Health Insurance Law of Dubai. While that’s good from a patient’s point of view, this mandate can also lead to high premiums. From an insurer’s point of view, the fact that the law requires pre-existing conditions to be covered …
Top 5 common men’s health issues in the UAE
New Year, a healthier life. This is probably one of the most common goals in our lists of New Year’s resolutions, but many find it hard to make that pledge stick. While the Emirates have successfully morphed itself into a rapidly growing economy in the last decades, long working hours, high stress levels at work …
Dubai strives to become a medical second opinion hub
We now live in an era where we are exposed to an overload of information on the internet, whether from friends or elsewhere. While easy access to information can make medical patients know more about their ailments, sometimes it can be confusing, especially when it comes to new, experimental therapies. This is an example of …