United Arab Emirates

Despite posting steady growth in recent years, industry observers are warning that the pharmaceuticals market in the Middle East is still too dependent on imports and lacks sufficient... 2006-04-18

UAE-based drugmaker Globalpharma has agreed an out-licensing and supply contract with French drug firm Ethypharm for the marketing and distribution of Cetirizine antihistamine tablets.... 2006-03-24

Despite recent delays, the US and the UAE are expected to resume talks over a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with a final deal due in the short term. If the discussions are successful,... 2006-03-22

However, Israel offers a marked contrast. Approximately 35% of all civilian research is undertaken in the life sciences sector. In 2004, 30% of all Israeli scientists were in the... 2006-03-21

UAE-based property company Emaar Properties is planning to invest US$5bn in the healthcare sector in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) and South Asian regions. The company is planning... 2006-03-06

The UAE is considering increasing its budget for healthcare. The Ministry of Health is currently working on a new three-year strategy and is hoping to increase spending. Other measures... 2006-03-06

The World Health Organisation has praised rising levels of healthcare expenditure in the Persian Gulf region, but the UN agency has highlighted shortfalls in the management of chronic... 2006-02-16