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Why health insurance is becoming a necessity, not an option in 2026
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (311+ words) Khaleej Times Why health insurance is becoming a necessity, not an option in 2026 Takaful-based insurance models promote transparency, shared responsibility, and mutual support Health insurance is increasingly being viewed as a financial necessity rather than just a legal obligation, driven…...
Insurance in uncertain times: What protection really means today
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (743+ words) Sat, Apr 11, 2026 | Shawwal 23, 1447 | Fajr 04: 41 In recent weeks, as regional tensions have begun to affect travel routes and airspace, insurance has quietly come into sharper focus for UAE residents. For many, it was something you bought out of habit " before a…...
Some UAE firms shifting towards basic insurance plans for employees to cut cost
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (407+ words) Wed, Apr 08, 2026 | Shawwal 20, 1447 | Fajr 04: 45 Some UAE companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are shifting towards leaner, basic health insurance plans to manage rising costs, while larger organisations are maintaining robust coverage to retain top talent. Industry experts say most…...
Putting care back into insurance through better access
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (585+ words) Tue, Mar 31, 2026 | Shawwal 12, 1447 | Fajr 04: 54 Recent developments across the Middle East have forced many residents to make difficult and often sudden decisions about travel, relocation, and personal arrangements. Amid these changes, one unexpected issue has come into focus: pets. Animal shelters…...
Over 4. 6 million Dubai residents covered under health insurance
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (485+ words) Thu, Jan 29, 2026 | Shaban 10, 1447 | Fajr 05: 43 VOICE OF THE UAE. SINCE 1978 Dubai's healthcare spending rose to Dh24. 55 billion in 2024, contributing 5. 5 per cent to the emirate's Gross Domestic Product, according to the Health Accounts System of Dubai (HASD) 2024 released by the Dubai Health Authority…...
How much more will UAE residents really pay for health insurance in 2026?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (452+ words) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Shaban 6, 1447 | Fajr 05: 44 | DXB 19. 1 C As residents in the UAE are concerned about extra expenditure on health insurance in 2026, many are asking one simple question: how much more will health insurance actually cost me? While messages from insurance brokerage…...
Skipping doctor visits to save money? UAE experts say it can cost you more later
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (504+ words) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | Shaban 6, 1447 | Fajr 05: 44 | DXB 19. 1 C Experts said that the most common mistake residents make is choosing cheaper medical insurance plans without understanding what they lose As health insurance costs increase for some UAE residents, experts are urging people not…...
Whats App panic vs reality: Will health insurance really jump 25% for UAE residents in 2026?
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (626+ words) Thu, Jan 08, 2026 | Rajab 19, 1447 | Fajr 05: 44 | DXB 18. 3 C UAE residents have recently been receiving Whats App messages and emails warning of an 18 to 25 per cent increase in health insurance premiums from January 1, 2026, resulting in worry and anxiety among families. While insurers dismiss…...
UAE insurance claims hit Dh11 billion, with health coverage driving over half the total
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (423+ words) Mon, Sep 08, 2025 | Rabi al-Awwal 16, 1447 | Fajr 04: 44 | DXB 32 C Insurers increased premiums since heavy rains caused a surge in claims in March-April 2024, resulting in significant losses to vehicles and properties Gross paid insurance claims of all types of insurance plans increased by…...