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UAE Workers’ Health Insurance: Benefits, Coverage, and Exclusions Explained

The UAE now mandates basic health insurance for all private sector employees and domestic workers in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. Employers must provide coverage for workers, including pre-existing conditions, inpatient and outpatient care, medicines, and telehealth services. Key Benefits: Pre-existing conditions covered immediately. Inpatient care: 20% co-payment (limits apply). […]

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Pakistan Ranked as Lowest-Risk Country for Food Safety Standards in FY24, Leading European Rice Export Market

Pakistan’s Strong Performance in Global Rice Exports Pakistan has been recognized as one of the lowest-risk countries for food safety standards in the fiscal year 2023-24. The country continues to dominate the global rice export market, holding 25% of the European rice export market, surpassing India, which holds 16%. REAP Chairman Discusses Rice Export Challenges […]

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Thriving Honeybee Colony at Spitalfields City Farm: Success Amid Urban Challenges and Ecological Considerations

Successful Bee Rescue and Relocation A swarm of honeybees rescued from Mile End Park in East London has thrived at Spitalfields City Farm, thanks to beekeeper Salvatore Scotti. Scotti, a volunteer with the London Beekeepers’ Association, successfully relocated the bees in April after they were found on a fence post. Colony Thrives Despite Weather Challenges […]

Remdesivir close to EU's initial authorisation as COVID-19 treatment
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Remdesivir close to EU’s initial authorisation as COVID-19 treatment

By Administrator_India Capital Sands The head of the European Union’s medicines agency Guido Rasi said on Monday an initial authorisation for U.S. pharmaceutical company Gilead’s remdesivir as a COVID-19 treatment could be granted in coming days. The European Medicines Agency  has already recommended the compassionate use of remdesivir, which allows a drug to be administered […]