Dubai, March 09, 2015:  Al Ittihad Drug Store (IDS), one of the leading pharmaceutical distributors in the UAE, will be participating in the upcoming DUPHAT 2015, scheduled for 8th - 10th March, as one of the key exhibitors. DUPHAT is the premier Pharmaceutical and Technology event in the Middle East. The event is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance, UAE and President of Dubai Health Authority.

DUPHAT 2015 - The 20th Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference & Exhibition has grown to become one of the most recognized and significant pharmaceutical events in the Middle East and North Africa.

Speaking on the participation news, Dalya Tabari, Director, IDS, said, "It is a great pleasure for IDS to be a part of DUPHAT 2015. The pharmaceutical sector in the UAE has a high-growth potential due to a stable and favourable regulatory and political environment. Also increasing public and private wealth fuelled by the strong healthcare infrastructure leads to a strong growth curve. It is important to note that the Drug consumption in the MENA region accounts for about 1.5% of the global total or around $9bn, while the UAE is second in the region in terms of capital invested in the pharma sector. The pharmaceutical industry in the UAE also benefits from re-export markets such as Iran, Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, which are the major buyers of re-exported pharmaceuticals from the UAE."

The spokesperson further added, "We would like to utilise this opportunity to further strengthen our base in the UAE market and connect up with industry professionals and visitors alike, and talk about the various service offerings that range from distribution, marketing, regulatory and institution sales. We are expecting a great response from DUPHAT 2015."

As per the DUPHAT official website, the 2014 edition was extremely successful, wherein a total of 420 companies participated in the event with a cumulative tally of 18,000 visitors.

IDS stand number is F13in DUPHAT.

About IDS:
IDS was established in 1968 and  is one of the leading pharmaceutical distributors in the UAE with a comprehensive distribution network supplying pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, supermarkets, self-service kiosks and petrol stations with products ranging from antibiotics to thermometers. 

IDS is the exclusive distributor for a wide range of pharmaceutical and consumer products in the UAE. Our commitment to our partners and our customers has allowed us to become one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East.

During the last ten years, IDS has shown pronounced growth in every category, including growing yearly revenues, market share, no. of prescriptions, product portfolio, and representing international partners.

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