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UAE The UAE ranks as a world leader in rapid drug approvals with its fast-track registration system that accelerates the process and eliminates long waiting times for innovative and orphan drugs.   If you bring innovation, the [UAE] government will support you on all levels Georg Schroeckenfuchs, Novartis In January 2018…

UAE Dubai’s government has announced its ambition to go completely paper-free by the end of the year 2021. Its health authority has recently upgraded to a new coding system for medical billing, moving the city one step closer to becoming totally paperless.    These technologies will enhance people’s lives and will…

UAE Dr Omar Hallak, head of the cardiovascular department at King’s College Hospital Dubai (KCHD) and president of the Gulf chapter of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, discusses issues pertaining to cardiovascular disease (CVD) within the UAE, 4TS – a conference founded by Hallak to encourage the sharing of knowledge…

UAE The UAE’s rapid economic growth over the last half-century has been accompanied by a surge in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Both public and private organizations are now stepping up to tackle this health and economic burden with expanded access to cutting-edge treatments, a greater focus on education…

UAE The mission of the Swiss Business Council (SBC) is to provide a forum for Swiss executives and those with Swiss business interested to identify, discuss and pursue common interests regarding their activities. Peter Harradine, president of SBC Dubai & Northern Emirates discusses FDI inflows into the UAE, the strategic significance…

UAE LIFEPharma, a subsidiary of UAE-based VPS Healthcare, has signed a Dh 200 million (USD 55 million) deal with Canada’s Apotex to produce 120 million generic tablets and medicines for Motor Neurone Disease annually over the next 10 years.   This partnership is an important milestone, not only for LIFEPharma and…

UAE PharmaBoardroom highlights three pharma executives whose experience in the Middle East has served to propel them into global leadership positions.   The Middle East and North Africa region is comprised of 22 countries and has a population of nearly 400 million. The region is home to a fast-growing pharma market…

UAE The top 10 pharma companies in the UAE ranked by 2018 sales according to IQVIA data. Swiss giant Novartis leads the way with USD 196 million in sales, followed by GSK on 129 million and AstraZeneca with 126 million.   Made with Visme Infographic Maker

UAE We look at three of the most important regulatory trends in UAE healthcare and the impact they stand to have on pharma multinationals, local firms, service providers, and patients.   There are several regulatory bodies in the UAE, including the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), the Dubai Health Authority…

UAE The UAE is putting a greater emphasis on healthcare than ever before as part of its ‘Vision 2021’ model. With the aim of being “flexible in adopting new economic models and capitalizing on global economic partnerships,” the Emirates are seeing greater numbers of investments and partnerships in healthcare, many of…

MENA The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s pharmaceutical market is projected to reach a value of around USD 60 billion by 2025 according to reporting from TradeArabia. The most impressive growth is coming from the UAE, but North African giants Egypt and Algeria are also significant contributors.   Factors…

UAE How quickly can a country truly transform its healthcare system, while making it sustainable for the future? The mindset of Emiratis is that anything that is feasible and beneficial for the country should and will be done, regardless of the cost. This is why health authorities have been moving at…