DOHA, QATAR – Sidra Medicine and GlobeMed Qatar have signed an agreement to offer eligible insured members of payers contracted with GlobeMed Qatar access to Sidra Medicine’s women’s and pediatric medical services. Sidra Medicine is a Qatar Foundation entity and GlobeMed Qatar is a leading healthcare benefits management company in...
Sharjah Social Security Fund offers service period purchase option
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Social Security Fund (SSSF) has allowed the possibility of acquiring the service period for insured employees in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. This aligns with the law's objectives and the fund's strategies aimed at enhancing the well-being of employees and providing them with...
Natural disaster losses hit US$115 bn this year, says Swiss Re
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - Natural catastrophes have caused an estimated US$115 billion of insured losses in 2022 to date, driven by Hurricane Ian and other extreme weather events, reinsurance giant Swiss Re estimated Thursday. Hurricane Ian, the single largest loss-causing event so far this year, caused an estimated insured loss of...
Unemployment Insurance Scheme comes into force in UAE
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) of UAE announced that an 'Unemployment Insurance Scheme' for employees of the federal government and the private sector has come into force.
All work-related leaves in UAE fall under contribution period: GPSSA
Government sector employers are mandated to bear full contributions due from the insured in cases where he/she is accompanying a spouse for study leave
