Life Sciences Park Official Patron for 25th Edition Hosting Over 700 Exhibitors from 45 countries
Dubai - Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), a member of TECOM Investments, will showcase advancements in laboratory and analytical technology in life sciences at Arab Lab - The Expo 2008, one of the largest laboratory and instrumentation industry show in Asia and the Middle East.
DuBiotech is the official patron for Arab Lab 2008, which will be held from 10-13 February, in Halls 5, 6, 7 and 8 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The show brings together some of the world's largest companies operating in laboratory technology, biotechnology, environmental sciences, robotics and automation, analytical instrumentation, and measurement and testing.
Dr. Abdulqader Alkhayat, Executive Director of DuBiotech, said: "We aim to be at the forefront of the life sciences industry by encouraging research and development. Our recent MoU to launch the Gulf Anti-doping and Monitoring Enterprise (GAME), the AED289-million Nucleotide Complex laboratory and the BioTiqania Training Institute will enable Dubai to evolve as the pioneering destination for biotechnology professionals.
"Our support for ArabLab show for the third consecutive year stems from our commitment to nurturing the growing life sciences industry in the region."
ArabLab endeavours to provide an unrivalled forum for the industries to not only showcase their products, but network with professionals and establish greater brand awareness. More than 45 countries are represented in the premier event.
DuBiotech offers the complete value chain to help companies set up their operations. In addition to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, it aims to provide the necessary infrastructure for all entities operating in the life sciences industry such as the agricultural, environmental, and marine biotechnology.
At present, 28 companies licensed by DuBiotech are fully operational at the free zone.
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About DuBiotech
Announced in February 2005, the Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech) is a science and business park dedicated to the biotechnology industry, set within a 'free zone'. DuBiotech has two arms. The first is the Foundation for Research and Innovation (FRI) that will initially focus on government-funded R&D in medicine and genetics, plant biotechnology encompassing food and agricultural biotech, environmental biotech and equine-related biotechnology. Other areas include drug discovery, stem cell research, infectious diseases and forensic research. The second arm of DuBiotech aims to set up a biotechnology industry cluster with cutting-edge infrastructure, facilities and services for incubators, R&D labs, biotech-related educational institutions, suppliers, biotech-related manufacturing companies and organizations from other sectors in the industry. DuBiotech is advised by an independent steering committee on scientific, business and ethical matters. In cooperation with global research leader, RTI International, DuBiotech is developing comprehensive regulations that address all aspects of biotech activity. Being in a 'free zone' means biotechnology firms in the park have 100 % exemption from any form of taxation for 50 years, 100 % business ownership and 100 % repatriation of capital.
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