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pharmaceuticals

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EDE approves once-daily Rinvoq for UAE vitiligo patients aged 12+

The UAE is the first market to approve oral Rinvoq for non-segmental vitiligo. Clinics and insurers now face pricing, eligibility and monitoring questions.

23 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

EDE approves once-daily Rinvoq for UAE vitiligo patients aged 12+

Regulatory & Policy

MOHAP approves first oral GLP-1 pill for UAE's 32% obesity rate, May 2026 launch

MOHAP has approved the UAE's first oral GLP-1 obesity drug, with pharmacies stocking from May 2026. The pill targets a market that grew 41% year-on-year since 2023.

4 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

MOHAP approves first oral GLP-1 pill for UAE's 32% obesity rate, May 2026 launch

Regulatory & Policy

UAE mandates AED 1 million fines for pharmaceutical compliance breaches

The UAE government enacted a law imposing AED 1 million fines on pharmaceutical firms for violations effective immediately.

18 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

UAE mandates AED 1 million fines for pharmaceutical compliance breaches

Finance & Investment

GCC healthcare market forecast to reach $135 billion by 2027

The GCC healthcare sector will reach $135 billion by 2027 as localization mandates for pharmaceutical supply chains and medical manufacturing force hospital operators to restructure.

18 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

GCC healthcare market forecast to reach $135 billion by 2027

Regulatory & Policy

UAE mandates AED 50,000 fine and 5-year prison term for drug law breaches

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention now enforces a minimum AED 50,000 fine and five-year prison term for pharmaceutical regulatory violations.

18 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

UAE mandates AED 50,000 fine and 5-year prison term for drug law breaches