UAE Pharma Business Group

The UAE Pharma Business Group is a specialized business association established by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry to support and advance the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector across the UAE and the broader GCC region. Launched to address the growing demand for quality medicines and healthcare products, the group serves as a strategic platform for collaboration among pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and medical device manufacturers operating in the UAE.

With an anticipated membership of 50 companies representing diverse sub-sectors of the pharmaceutical industry, the business group facilitates meaningful dialogue between industry stakeholders and regulatory authorities. It provides member companies with a unified voice to address sector-specific challenges, share regulatory feedback, and contribute to policy development that enhances the industry's operational environment. The group operates under the guidance and support of Dubai Chamber of Commerce, leveraging the Chamber's extensive network and expertise in business facilitation.

The UAE Pharma Business Group plays a vital role in advancing the UAE's ambition to become a leading regional hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing. By fostering knowledge exchange, promoting industry best practices, and strengthening the sector's competitiveness, the group contributes to Dubai's sustainable economic growth and supports the private sector's role in meeting local, regional, and international healthcare needs.

Mission & Mandate

The UAE Pharma Business Group is committed to establishing a comprehensive framework that promotes and supports the growth of local pharmaceutical manufacturers within the UAE, GCC region, and international markets. The group serves as a strategic platform for industry collaboration and advocacy.

• Support Local Manufacturing Growth: Promote and strengthen the capabilities of local medicine manufacturers to compete effectively in UAE, GCC, and global markets

• Facilitate Industry Dialogue: Provide a unified platform for pharmaceutical companies to voice concerns, share regulatory feedback, and engage constructively with government authorities and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce

• Enhance Sector Competitiveness: Drive improvements in operational efficiency and market positioning through policy recommendations, advocacy, and promotion of international best practices

• Establish UAE as a Regional Hub: Support the UAE's strategic ambition to become a leading center for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and medical device manufacturing

• Foster Knowledge Exchange: Enable member companies to share expertise, insights, and innovative approaches across key pharmaceutical sub-sectors

• Drive Economic Contribution: Strengthen the private sector's role in pharmaceutical manufacturing and contribute to Dubai's sustainable economic growth and diversification