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The Report: Saudi Arabia 2024

Health & Life Sciences Sector Analysis

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Technology and workforce development key education goals in Oman

There has been a significant transformation in Oman’s education and health sectors in recent decades, supported by long-term development strategies and actionable mid-term plans. The government has experienced success in closing the labour market skills gap and encouraging the Omanisation of the workforce. Key indicators, such as literacy and life expectancy rates, have risen considerably in recent years as the government has invested more heavily in education and health care...


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Oman's education sector targets digitalisation

Oman’s government has long been working to decrease the skills gap between basic and higher education and the labour market, which still persists. Across the MENA region, recent graduates encounter market entry dynamics that reflect evolving workforce requirements and a diverse talent pool that includes experienced international professionals. UNICEF Oman estimates that around 20% of youths in the country are currently not in employment, education or training. Recent statistics from Oman’s Ministry...


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Higher learning institutes utilise metaverse

In a bid to expand access, education is increasingly exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and extended-reality (XR) approaches. The former comprises a range of technologies that immerse users in a virtual environment. It denotes a 3D medium that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into a new digital realm, sometimes known as XR. These environments are accessed through VR headsets and are typically immersive, interactive and social...


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National strategies boost Ajman’s health care sector

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 health has been one of the priority sectors of nations worldwide, given the strong correlation between a healthy population and economic productivity. The sector’s development within Ajman is closely linked to the UAE’s broader national health care strategies, aiming to enhance the quality and accessibility of medical care across the country. Overall population growth within the UAE, and specifically in the Northern Emirates, indicates a projected rising demand for health care.


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Yendry Ventura, CEO, Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC)

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After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting new investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies raised a record $15bn in global venture capital funding in the first half of 2021, up 138% year-on-year, with 30% of the total directed towards telehealth. An estimated $140bn in private sector finance will be needed annually between 2015 and 2030 to realise the UN’s health-related Sustainable Development Goals...


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Morocco is positioning itself as an exporter of medical devices in West Africa

Bernardo Bruzzone, Africa Regional Editor, Oxford Business Group (OBG), recently spoke with Naoufal Lahlou, CEO of Promamec. The topics covered during this discussion were centered around the role that Morocco plays in the development of the health sector in several West African countries. Among the topics that were discussed, the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area and government support measures were highlighted as two points that can contribute to the growth of Moroccan exports of medical...


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Focus Report: Investment opportunities in West Africa's health sector

With over 391m inhabitants in 2019, West Africa is home to nearly 37% of the sub-Saharan population, but with the exception of South Africa, the subregion relies almost entirely on imports to meet its medical device needs, and local production remains relatively low. However, the paradigm shift brought about by the pandemic and expected growth of 3.5% in ECOWAS in 2021 bodes well for a revaluation of national health budgets and the need for medical devices. Leveraging its strong historical links with the continent and key...


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Front and centre in the fight against Covid-19, the Mexican health care sector embraced digitalisation and adopted new strategies to redesign service offerings. This report covers the country’s preparedness factors, and focuses on the health care sector’s response strategy to the pandemic as well as the recovery trends being observed today. The health challenges faced in Mexico, as in many emerging markets, gave rise to unique response and recovery paths charted by public and private players in the health care industry...


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Vaccine rollout in Latin America: which countries are setting the pace?

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