Emirates Health Services holds meetings to discuss 2023-2026 strategic plan

DUBAI, The Emirates Health Services (EHS) has recently held a meeting to discuss the latest developments on its strategic plan from 2023 to 2026 which is being meticulously developed, in addition to the progress of work on the regulations concerning human and financial resources.

The EHS has also reviewed the latest organisational and institutional achievements accomplished in line with its action plan and the time set for this plan according to operational indicators and standards.

The board of directors meeting, which is the fourth to be held this year, was chaired by Dr. Mohammed Salim Al Olama, Chairman of the Board, and attended by Dr. Yousef Mohammed Al Serkal, Director-General of the EHS, besides other members.

During the meeting, the members also reviewed various topics listed on the meeting’s agenda and ways to improve health and treatment services and ensure their comprehensiveness and integration in accordance with best practices to enhance the quality of life and health of the community.

Al Olama affirmed that the preparation for the plan is being conducted meticulously based on a well-thought-out methodology taking into account the time frame and key stages. This would be a highly important plan given it is the first forward-looking plan for the establishment since its launch.

“The 2023-2026 strategic plan will serve as a roadmap towards exploring ideas, opportunities and enablers to deliver the best health care possible while following an advanced methodology to implement effective governance, map out successful strategies and develop proactive and integrated health services. We are looking forward to creating a health system based on the partnership and the latest advanced medical and therapeutic technology within a work environment that focuses on scientific research, innovation and attracting qualified health talents,” Al Olama said.

Dr. Al Serkal, stated that the meeting discussed ways to develop a work mechanism and how to move forward by supporting the efforts to improve the quality of healthcare services.

He affirmed that the EHS will adopt the best global practices to develop the performance of health facilities and upgrade the level of health and treatment services.

According to Al Serkal, the meeting also reviewed the latest developments concerning the plan and discussed future approaches, strategies, policies and challenges to keep pace with the year of preparation for the Next 50 plan.

The meeting also discussed ways to link the EHS future policies and plans with the country’s vision and strategy to enhance the quality of life.

Source: Emirates News Agency

OPEC daily basket price stands at $71.27 a barrel Wednesday

VIENNA, The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at US$71.27 a barrel on Wednesday, 1st September, compared with US$71.43 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.

The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes is made up of the following: Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Djeno (Congo), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon), Iran Heavy (Iran), Basra Light (Iraq), Kuwait Export (Kuwait), Es Sider (Libya), Bonny Light (Nigeria), Arab Light (Saudi Arabia), Murban (UAE) and Merey (Venezuela).

Source: Emirates News Agency

AED 9.4 billion of weeklong real estate transactions in Dubai

DUBAI, A total of 1,667 real estate and properties transactions were valued at AED 9.4 billion in total during the week ending 02 September 2021, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD).

The DLD weekly report said 146 plots were sold for AED 2.26 billion, 1,080 apartments and villas were sold for AED 2.25 billion.

The top three transactions were a land in Marsa Dubai sold for AED 658.5 million, followed by a land that was sold for AED 325 million in Al Murqabat, and a land sold for AED 658.5 million in Marsa Dubai in third place.

Jabal Ali First recorded the most transactions for this week by 40 sales transactions worth AED 89.57 million, followed by Ras Al Khor with 30 sales transactions worth AED 688.63 million, and Wadi Al Safa 5 with 14 sales transactions worth AED 68 million in third place.

The top three transfers for apartments and villas were an apartment was sold for AED 230 million in Marsa Dubai, an apartment was second in the list sold for AED 198 million in Burj Khalifa, and thirdly it was an apartment sold for AED 165 million in Business Bay.

The sum of the amount of mortgaged properties for the week was 4 billion, with the highest being a land in Al Kheeran, mortgaged for AED 2 billion.

61 properties were granted between first-degree relatives worth AED 469 million.

Source: Emirates News Agency