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UAE residents can now freeze insurance premiums for 5 years as healthcare costs soar
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (494+ words) Policybazaar. ae launches premium freeze option amid rising UAE medical inflation Dubai: UAE residents will now be able to lock in their health insurance premium for up to five years under a new add-on launched by Policybazaar. ae, the company…...
More expensive flights ahead as Philippine fuel surcharge jumps levels
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (402+ words) New Level 19 pushes ticket costs higher for domestic and international flights Dubai: Airfares have been expected to rise again, with authorities increasing fuel surcharges to near-maximum levels. The Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has raised the passenger and cargo fuel…...
Planning a trip to Georgia? UAE-based Filipinos reminded of new mandatory insurance rule
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (301+ words) Philippine Embassy in UAE alerted Filipino tourists to carry health and accident insurance Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in the UAE has issued an advisory to all travellers, particularly Filipino tourists, regarding updated entry requirements for Georgia which now include mandatory…...
Ask Gulf News: How to access your health insurance in the UAE using Emirates ID
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (756+ words) Three ways to check your health insurance details using your Emirates ID Dubai: If you urgently need medical care but cannot locate your health insurance card, you can still access treatment by using your Emirates ID. In the UAE, health insurance…...
Ask the experts: Fit life insurance into your financial plan
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (387+ words) It's a win-win that makes your commitment to wellness even more valuable I'm a 34-year-old male, married, and we have two young children. As the new year begins, I've been thinking about my financial resolutions. I want to save for…...
How to raise an insurance complaint in the UAE
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (561+ words) How to file a complaint with Sanadak, the UAE's official ombudsman for insurance disputes Dubai: If you believe your insurance claim has been rejected unfairly or you have been treated improperly by an insurance provider, you can file a formal…...
UAE expands Dh320 health insurance to 380 providers for private workers
5+ mon, 12+ hour ago (469+ words) The expanded scheme covers chronic care, emergencies and telemedicine nationwide Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced a significant expansion in the number of healthcare providers offering the UAE's basic health insurance package for private sector…...
More UAE NRIs now prefer India-based insurance. The reasons may surprise you
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (593+ words) Industry data shows a sharp rise in NRI demand for India's health and life insurance plans Dubai: Non-resident Indians living in the UAE are increasingly turning to insurance plans from India " not only for lower premiums, but also for tax…...
Kerala expats in UAE: Grab Dh62 K health, accident cover for Dh1/day
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (334+ words) Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches Norka Care, registration open till Oct 22 The expat community from Kerala in the UAE and beyond can now register for the Kerala government's comprehensive health and accident insurance scheme, "Norka Care', introduced by the Department…...
How Indian expats from Kerala in UAE can get Dh21 K health cover for less than Dh1/day
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (651+ words) Step-by-step guide for "Norka Care" enrolment, eligibility, benefits and important dates Dubai: Indian expats from Kerala living in the UAE have the opportunity to secure a new health insurance policy just in time for the south Indian state"s most…...