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UAE With nearly 240 years of history behind it, Takeda continues to position itself as a leading global R&D-driven biopharmaceutical organization. Dr Mahender Nayak, recently appointed area head of India, the CIS countries, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (ICMEA), explains the company’s strategic presence in the region and outlines his strategy…

UAE In some respects, is it perhaps the medtech sector that has most to be excited about in the UAE’s domestic market, given the country’s unrelenting enthusiasm for connected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital solutions. According to a recent study carried out by INSEAD in conjunction with the…

UAE The UAE’s distinctive willingness to embrace innovation and the ‘can-do’ spirit of authorities marks the country out as worthy of attention as an initial product launch platform.   “Along with fellow GCC members, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the UAE is notable for its accelerated regulatory pathways. Due to these mechanisms,…

UAE The Dubai Health Authority, the government body responsible for overseeing Dubai’s health system, is working full speed as the 2021 mark laid by the Dubai Health Strategy 2021 approaches. Director General HE Humaid Al Qutami, explains how the organization is working to provide the highest quality of medical care to…

UAE Dr Abdulkareem Sultan Al Olama, CEO of the Al Jalila Foundation, discusses the Foundation’s goal to position the UAE at the forefront of medical education and research, the importance of top-level international partnerships, as well as the Foundation’s exciting upcoming projects to propel the UAE as a hub for the…

UAE As Fujifilm, the iconic Japanese photography and imaging company, continues to expand into healthcare, it is betting heavily on the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Chihiro Sasaki, healthcare division manager in the region, explains the company’s footprint in MEA, its efforts to help the region combat chronic diseases through innovative…

UAE Pharmax, a Dubai-based manufacturer and distributor of generic medications, is aiming to shake up the UAE’s healthcare system with its affordable and high-quality medications. CEO Madhukar Tanna highlights the recent EU GMP approval of its manufacturing plant and explains the overall impact that generic medications can have in reducing costs…

UAE Elis Pharmaceuticals, a company that develops, manufactures and markets branded products and over the counter generic medications, continues to gain ground in the Middle East thanks to its distinctive approach. CEO Rashed Assouma takes us through the creation process of the company in the 2000s, how Elis has fostered collaboration…

UAE The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association Gulf (PHRMAG) represents the region’s leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies. Dream Samir, secretary general of the organization, discusses PHRMAG’s efforts to continue impacting the region’s pharmaceutical industry, the priorities of the private sector and why the UAE is well positioned to compete on the…

UAE With the corporate objective of having 75 percent of the company’s revenue coming from international markets by 2020, Laboratoires Expanscience is betting on the Middle East and Africa region. Frédéric Le Moigne, managing director for the MEA region, explains the main challenges presented by the political instability affecting the region,…

UAE AKI Investments, under the Alphamed brand, is one of the leading distributors and service providers for the healthcare industry in the Middle East. Doaa Albarbari, COO for AKI’s pharma and consumer business, explains how the company has shied away from being simple “box movers” to become the partner of choice…

UAE Growing incidence of lifestyle-related diseases, coupled with high drug prices, are driving up healthcare costs at astounding rates in the Middle East and North Africa, with experts urging preventative measures to reverse the trend.   Healthcare costs in the Gulf region are expected to rise at a greater rate than…