Abu Dhabi: The second annual edition of the CPhl Middle East and Africa 2019 pharmaceutical exhibition was opened in Abu Dhabi on Monday, with over 294 exhibitors taking part.
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Sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Protection (MoHaP), the event takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until September 18.
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The on-site conference programme opened with a keynote speech from Dr Amin Hussain Al Amiri, assistant undersecretary of Public Health Policy and Licensing Sector in UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, where he addressed a number of topics including a focus on Middle East health care systems, creating value for patients and society, R&D investments and an overview on creating a smart regulatory environment for the UAE.
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According to research commissioned by CPhI, the pharma market in the Mena region is set to top $41 billion (Dh150.5 billion) by 2022.
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