Dubai - Mubasher: The pharmaceutical and healthcare sector in Dubai’s flagship Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has grown by 7% over the past years, according to a statement posted Wednesday.
“Jafza has seen a 7 per cent growth in the number of companies over the past year from 238 in 2014 to 255 in 2015. Some of the world’s best companies have set up their regional base in Jafza and this speaks volumes of their trust in our ability to provide our customers with the most convenient and vital connectivity to the world. Access to the emerging economies of the world such as Africa, South and West Asia, Africa, Russia and the CIS along with our infrastructure and trade benefits has attracted the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry to Jafza.” Said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone.
He added that medical tourism enjoys a strong growth prospect in Dubai with a main focus on Russia, Pakistan, India and countries in CIS, South Asia and Africa. People in these regions need access to high-quality medical technology that may be lacking there. Dubai is located close to these nations and hence an ideal destination to avail integrated medical care.”
