The increasing number of expats in the Middle East has led to some important changes to healthcare legislation. Magda Koval looks at how this has affected intermediaries selling into the region
The Middle East is one of the fastest growing markets for international private medical insurance (IPMI) today. The primary reason for this is a growing number of expatriates in the region due to investment in the infrastructure of countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, which has resulted in increased external investment and businesses setting up in these areas. This influx of expatriates has led to a tightening up of legislation surrounding healthcare provision in an attempt to ensure public healthcare remains accessible to local nationals. The result of this is increa...
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