Sponsors & Exhibitors

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Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders.

Between hospitals, medical centres, and pharmaceutical exports, VPS Healthcare has developed extensive international coverage - a presence that is growing steadily as the group pursues opportunities for further diversification and strategic synergies. From being exclusively based in the United Arab Emirates, VPS has entered the neighbouring Gulf states and India. The group is poised to further strengthen its operations at home and abroad.

Sandoz a division of the Novartis group is a global leader in the field of generic pharmaceuticals, offering a wide array of high quality, affordable products. Sandoz therefore helps to improve access to essential medicines worldwide. Sandoz believes superior levels of quality and compliance depend on our own commitment, self-discipline, excellence and desire for improvement¹.