Dubai – United Arab Emirates: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of Dubai Health Authority, the 23rd edition of Dubai International Pharmaceutical and Technology Conference and Exhibition – DUPHAT 2018 will begin this Tuesday 27th of February and will continue until the 1st of March 2018 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.

This year, DUPHAT, which is one of the most important scientific events in the pharmaceutical industry in the Middle East, will occupy a total area of ​​18,000 square meters with the participation of 650 companies from 75 countries around the world and expecting the attendance of 27,500 visitors and participants including university professors, consultants, heads of pharmaceutical associations and specialists in the pharmaceutical industry.

In conjunction to DUPHAT, DUPHAT Tech, a specialized exhibition for pharma technology will be showcasing pharma technology and packaging of pharmaceutical products, dermatological products for pharmacies, and smart storage techniques and solutions in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Ali Al Sayed, Director, Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Dubai Health Authority, DHA and, DUPHAT Conference Chairman, said, “Over the last two decades, DUPHAT has evolved significantly into becoming a comprehensive and distinguished global pharmaceutical conference and one of the largest events related to the pharmaceutical industry.”

He added, “DHA has played a leading role in making DUPHAT, a major conference in the region and abroad. Every year, DUPHAT, looks to attract professionals, researchers, academics, scientists, doctors, students and other health care professionals through its extensive scientific program, which includes workshops and scientific sessions in the field of pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry. It will also highlight the latest scientific and technological developments in the pharmaceutical industry".

Moreover, participants attending DUPHAT this year will have the opportunity to attend exclusive workshops and highly specialized scientific sessions on various topics in the field of medicine and pharmacy while also getting the chance to learn about new latest research and smart technologies. DUPHAT will feature 26 workshops and 520 scientific poster presentations.

It is worth mentioning also that the conference this year will also witness a notable participation from GCC delegates in scientific sessions that will be presented by pharmaceutical societies and associations from Saudi, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.

DUPHAT is organized yearly by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Organisation Est. – member of INDEX Holding, and the conference is accredited by the Ministry of Health & Prevention in the UAE, Dubai Health Authority, and The Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Australia.

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