Doctor-Dubai.com a free online medical directory, wins silver at the prestigious UAE web awards in association with AYNA, MICROSOFT and BSA, held on the Saturday, December 5^th, 2009 at the Jumairah Beach Hotel.  H.H Prince Khalid Bin Saud Al Saud, a number of Ambassadors and Councils in the UAE, senior officials from government departments and company representatives were amongst the attendees. The award is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry.

AJS Inflow offers Doctor-Dubai.com (Ministry of Health Licensed Medical Portal) as a free service to the people of Dubai, and to those who are planning to visit. Doctor-Dubai.com promotes Dubai as a medical tourism destination and is dedicated to providing quality healthcare and general information online.

Commenting on their success Layla Moufid, co-founder of Doctor-Dubai.com, said “we are enraptured by receiving this prestigious token of recognition, it will further strengthen our determination and dedication in providing quality information to the masses”

Layla Moufid expressed her gratitude towards the organizers and added “such awards encourage growth and boosts the morale of every member of the team”

For more information please visit: Doctor-Dubai.com (http://www.doctor-dubai.com)

UAE will become the first country in the middle east to buy approximately 1 million H1N1  flu vaccines over the coming 3 months, the first batch of 500 vaccines is expected to arrive by mid-October according to an article in the Gulf News.

The General Authority of Islamic and Awqaf Affairs has also confirmed that 6,200 pilgrims from the UAE will be vaccinated before traveling to perform Haj in December.

If you want to get vaccinated or if you want to know more about H5N1 or H1N1 visit a doctor in Dubai.

Breast Cancer Afflicting More Younger Women

by Asma Ali Zain (Khaleej Times)

5 October 2009 DUBAI — Increasing numbers of young women are being detected with breast cancer, debunking earlier findings that women above 45 were more prone to the disease, say health officials.

Women as young as 20 and 30 have been treated at the Breast Clinic at Rashid Hospital while 25 per cent of the 200 operations done at the clinic last year were also due to cancer.

“This is a significant percentage. Previously women in their 40s and above were affected; unfortunately over the past few years we are finding an increasing number of women in their early 30s who have this disease,” said Dr Moza Al Hattawi, senior health officer and member of the breast diagnosis team at the hospital.

“A few patients in their 20s have also been diagnosed,” she adds.

Contrary to facts that earlier placed UAE national women on top of the list for breast cancer in the country, an increasing number of young Filipinas are being discovered with the disease,
doctors said.

“We don’t know why this is happening. Probably this population is increasing in the country,” said Dr Zaid Al Mazam, consultant and in-charge of the Breast Unit at the hospital.

Being a woman is reason enough to have breast cancer, says Al Hattawi. “But it is also a known fact that early detection can save lives and help reduce the number of women who succumb to this disease,” she adds.

Doctors at the clinic see up to 40 patients with breast diseases thrice a week. It also offers free screening for patients who cannot afford treatment. Last year, Dh80,000 was raised
through charity.

“Up to Dh5,000 is required for a surgery and this excludes radiation and chemotherapy,” says Dr Al Mazam.

“We need more so that many people can be treated,” he added.

A week-long awareness educational campaign has been launched by Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director General of Dubai Health Authority.

A team of doctors will visit Dubai Festival City on October 9 and at the Mall of the Emirates on October 10
for this purpose.

asmaalizain@khaleejtimes.ae

—–\\ If you are interested in getting advice please visit an oncologist in Dubai today or you can visit any from a number of Female Physicians in Dubai .

Rejuvenation therapies top US$1bn mark in global trend

Spas are undergoing a transformation, according to the Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM), with economics compelling many spa owners to re-think their strategies.

With increasing competition, spas need to look at rejuvenating themselves – not just as a luxury for customers – but as a medicinal necessity.

According to Intelligent Spas latest Dubai Benchmark Report this July, more than 60 spas are currently operating in the emirate and generating revenue of approximately $87 million.

It adds that spa numbers in Dubai are forecast to grow 17.7 percent by the end of 2009 but revenue is predicted to fall by more than 50 percent before a recovery in 2010.

To assist the recovery, spas are being urged to focus on preventative health and wellness. According to industry sources, spa opportunities lie in a collaborative future with the health and medical industries.

To address this issue, the second Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM) – to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8-9 November – is dedicating a full day to a certified Medical Spa Operations Workshop. This will be held in collaboration with international expert Manon Pilon, medical spa consultant, International speaker and Director of Education for Derme.ca in Canada.

Medical spas offer a range of therapies under the supervision of trained medical personnel but in the surroundings of a relaxed environment. The medi-spa industry in the US saw sales exceed one billion dollars in 2006, a significant increase from $450 million in 2004.

The special workshop will take place on Saturday November 7 and will cover all aspects from concepts and design, defining medical and spa services, selecting the right equipment, to hiring the right team, how to manage and market the spa and incorporating retail strategies. A roundtable discussion in the afternoon will provide an opportunity for delegates to network with experts from the spa industry.

Says Pilon: “Since 1996 we have seen an amazing growth in medical spas. The most profitable services include injectibles such as Botox and fillers, Intense Pulse Light therapy (IPL) for skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal and the retail of skincare products.  It’s a return to the original spa concept as a centre of wellbeing and rejuvenation not just relaxation.”

The Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8-9 November 2009. Supported by the Ministry of Health UAE and the Department of Health and Medical Services, this event attracted more than 1,200 healthcare professionals from over 50 countries in 2008 and is attended by leaders in the spa industry and aesthetic medicine.

Event platinum sponsor is Bader Sultan; gold sponsors are Promoitalia, Pharmapal and Golden Key Solutions; silver sponsors are Cosmesurge and Joz Group.

DCAAAM is held in association with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), which has a membership of more than 20,000 physicians and scientists from 90 countries and has pioneered the establishment of anti-aging medicine as a recognised medical speciality.

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For further information, contact Marketing and Conference Manager Solenne Singer on +44 (0) 20 8846 2763, email ssinger@tarsus.co.uk. For details about the event or a brochure, visit www.anti-agingevents.com/dubai.

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The major attraction for people who have employment in Dubai is that there are no personal taxes levied against salaries.

Dubai does not merely offer handsome salaries, a great working multicultural environment and a good place to live. It offers several lifestyle and financial advantages that are available to the residents, making it a very attractive place.

Working in Dubai will mean exposure to great working environments and modern, futuristic, spacious, and comfortable office. There are many dining places and the public transportation system is well organized for easy movement in the city.

Dubai offers more entertainment than any city in the world, weather you love shopping or dinning out is your thing Dubai is the place for you. After a hard days work you can take advantage of the buzzing nightlife, sports, fitness and other activities that Dubai is well known for. For the ladies Dubai offers the worlds best at spa’s and saloons and more.

Health care in Dubai is one of the best in the world, people travel from far and wide to take advantage of the medical perfection of doctors in Dubai. With strict licensing by the ‘Ministry of Health‘ Dubai offers many services that are unique to the core like ex: An online portal ‘Doctor-Dubai.com’ it has complete information about all the doctors in Dubai and more.

Disadvantages of working in Dubai

All that glitters is not gold. There are many disadvantages to working in Dubai:

• Dubai is one of the most expensive cities to live in, according to a survey by Mercer Consulting.
• For expat workers, according to khaleej times Dubai is the most expensive city for foreign workers
• Unmarried couples can’t officially live together,  although this law is not very strictly implemented.
• Schooling for expats children is really expensive.
• Citizenship laws are very strict, the number of foreign workers out number locals and a work permit does not guarantee citizenship.
• Changing employers is not as convenient as in most other countries.
• Minimum wage laws are there but the lack of awareness seems to prevail.

• Long working hours can also be a concern.
• Scotching desert heat, specially in the summers can be a real set off.

Click here to find out about advantages of working in Dubai.

DUBAI, UAE, July 15, 2009 – AJS Inflow launched a service (Doctor-Dubai.com) to give the people of Dubai free, fast & reliable online information about doctors and other healthcare professionals in Dubai. The next-generation website’s easy to use search is enabling people from different walks of life to find doctors who are exactly right for them. Making Dubai truly ‘The city that cares for your wellness’.

The ‘Ministry of Health (MOH) – UAE’ licensed website (http://www.doctor-dubai.com) is addressing the need and ever growing demand for quality healthcare information by the people of Dubai, providing a free service where the users can even view the languages that the doctors speak and understand. Users can search the directory to find providers (doctors, physicians, dentists, chiropractors, therapists, alternative medicine practitioners etc) who match criteria such as location, facility name, medical specialty, health insurance affiliation, nationality, languages etc. even by the medical degree. Hence, Providing users with information about options they never had before.

More than 1,300 doctors located in Dubai and thousands of companies are volunteering to display their information online. As a result, the website is attracting thousands of views per day.

“We are truly excited about the service, it is a corner stone in making Dubai the city that cares for your wellness. We aim to provide valid information at the click of a button” Said Layla Moufid, co-founder of Doctor-Dubai.com.

To learn more about Doctor-Dubai.com, or to find a doctor in Dubai visit http://www.doctor-dubai.com/

About (AJS Inflow) Doctor-Dubai.com

 Doctor-Dubai.com (http://www.Doctor-Dubai.com) is a next-generation website dedicated to helping the people of Dubai find local medical professionals who accept their health insurance and ideally match their requirements. With nearly one and half thousand local providers listed, Doctor-Dubai.com has a profile for nearly every individual licensed to practice medicine in Dubai. The site combines detailed provider data with an easy to use search interface to enable users to take the guesswork out of finding the right doctor online.

For health professionals, Doctor-Dubai.com represents a compelling and unique marketing opportunity to reach the millions of users who research for providers online. For more information visit http://www.doctor-dubai.com/About.asp