The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi and Abbot Unite to Manufacture Pharmaceuticals Locally in Abu Dhabi

Reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a global life science hub

ABU DHABI, UAE,June 20, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- During BIO International Convention in BostonUSA, theDepartment of Health –Abu Dhabi(DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector inAbu Dhabi, and Abbott, the global healthcare leader, entered a landmark partnership to localise manufacturing of pharmaceuticals inAbu Dhabiand advance digital health solutions. LeveragingAbu Dhabi'sadvanced life sciences infrastructure, this milestone reflects the emirate's proactive preparedness to reduce dependency on imports, strengthen supply chain resilience, and foster a sustainable, self-sufficient healthcare ecosystem.

H.E. Dr.Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health –Abu Dhabi, said:"Following the recent launch of the Health, Endurance, Longevity and Medicine (HELM) Cluster inAbu Dhabi, the emirate proved to be equipped with a holistic, integrated infrastructure that fosters local manufacturing and R&D, positioning it as a regional healthcare gateway and leader in life sciences. By integrating our strategic vision with Abbott's expertise, we aim to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative healthcare products and solutions, reducing time-to-market, improving healthcare outcomes, and ensuring that breakthrough therapies reach patients faster. This approach positionsAbu Dhabias a regional leader in fostering an agile, innovation-driven healthcare ecosystem that directly translates scientific advancements into tangible benefits for our community."

The strategic collaboration outlines a comprehensive plan focusing on four key pillars including localisation of Abbott's pharmaceutical portfolio, biosimilar development, digital transformation through electronic patient information leaflets, and a robust education and workforce development initiative.

Mazen Bachir, Regional Director for Abbott's established pharmaceuticals business in the Gulf, Emerging Markets and Levantsaid:"Abbott is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with the Department of Health –Abu Dhabi, aimed at advancing healthcare resilience and innovation inAbu Dhabi. Building on Abbott's long-standing commitment to the UAE's healthcare system, this partnership will focus on localising existing pharmaceutical products, and jointly exploring the development of biosimilars, supported by regulatory alignment. The collaboration also includes initiatives to digitise life science product information through electronic leaflets in alignment with the UAE's digital health strategy. Another key component of this collaboration is the development of education programs to build local capabilities. Additionally, Abbott and the Department of Health will evaluate opportunities for joint research and development to strengthen long-term healthcare sustainability in the UAE."

Led by DoH, a high-level delegation has embarked on a strategic mission tothe United StatesfromJune 15 to 21, 2025. The delegation will conduct over 20 strategic meetings and visits with public and private sector leaders across the U.S., aimed at knowledge exchange, investment opportunities and the signing of new agreements that accelerate the adoption of advanced health solutions.

RepresentingAbu Dhabi'sinnovation ecosystem, the delegation includes key stakeholders such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Office,Mubadala BIO,M42,Masdar City,KEZAD,PureHealth, andEtihad Cargo,New York UniversityAbu Dhabi (NYUAD),Khalifa University,startAD andMohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI).

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