International Pharma Logistics Masterclass

September 7, 2022

The second edition of the International Pharma Logistics Masterclass is taking place at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi this week, where 120 participants will gather for a five-day intensive programme of presentations, debates and practical workshops focused on key challenges for pharma logistics and pharma supply chains.

This year’s edition is a unique international joint initiative organised by the HOPE Consortium, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the University of Antwerp and Pharma.Aero. With the full support and active contribution of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the collaboration brings together industry professionals, policy makers, international experts and academics representing 50 pharma supply and manufacturing companies, 5 world-renowned universities and government authorities from the United Arab Emirates and Belgium.

The collaboration builds on Abu Dhabi’s growth as a global healthcare and life sciences hub, and the success of the HOPE Consortium, an Abu Dhabi-led public private partnership that is helping lead the global effort against the COVID-19 pandemic, in delivering over 260 million vaccine doses to over 60 nations around the world.

Given that Western Europe is ranked as the world’s second-largest pharmaceutical manufacturing market, the collaboration between the partners is timely as it seeks to leverage the capabilities of both Belgium and Abu Dhabi in order to establish a global ‘origin to distribution corridor’ that serves the world’s future life science needs.

H.E. Dr. Jamal Al Kaabi, Undersecretary of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, said: “With the ongoing support of the UAE’s wise directives, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi along with its prestigious partners have been able to reiterate the emirates position as a leading destination for healthcare, life sciences and innovation. Through the establishment of the HOPE Consortium, we have been able to resolve some of the most prominent challenges related to vaccines distribution and logistics. We are proud to have contributed to the safety and wellbeing of the global community through this unique pharma air corridor that was designed in line with international standards and best practices.”

“We are glad to host the second edition of the International Pharma Logistics Masterclass and welcome a big group of experts and pharma gurus here in Abu Dhabi. Our role as the regulator of the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi includes facilitating similar events that make room for knowledge and experience sharing – a crucial element to the advancement of healthcare, and any other sector.” Dr. Al Kaabi concluded.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Chairman of the Executive Committee, HOPE Consortium, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said: “Collaboration and knowledge-sharing have proven to be essential assets in the HOPE Consortium partnership’s successful global vaccine distribution and immunization campaign, which has positively impacted millions of lives. By bringing together thought leaders and experts from across the industry as part of this year’s International Pharma Logistics Masterclass, we will be able to assess and address the next generation of life science supply chain challenges. With the support and guidance of our wise leadership, AD Ports Group has developed one of the largest cold and ultra-cold pharmaceutical supply chains on the market today, and we are eager to share the best practices we have learned with our peers in the pharmaceutical and logistics sectors, and further develop our respective academic and commercial ties.”

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