ALKENDI Featured in Gulf News: "UAE's Pharma Manufacturing Ambition Takes Shape"

## ALKENDI Featured in Gulf News **March 20, 2025** — Gulf News published a comprehensive feature on ALKENDI Pharmaceutical Industries, highlighting the project as a "landmark investment in the UAE's journey toward pharmaceutical manufacturing sovereignty." ### Key Excerpts > "The ALKENDI facility in Sharjah's Al Sajaa Industrial Area represents more than a factory—it's a strategic asset for the nation's health security. With the UAE importing over 80% of its medicines, projects like ALKENDI are critical to building resilience." > "Dr. Abdullah Al Kendi's vision goes beyond manufacturing. He's building an ecosystem—talent development, regulatory alignment, academic partnerships, and export capability." ### Coverage Highlights - **Project scale**: 25,000+ sqm facility on 50,000+ sqm plot - **Technology transfer**: Partnerships with European equipment manufacturers - **Talent pipeline**: Collaboration with UAE universities for pharmaceutical sciences - **Regulatory readiness**: Early engagement with MOHAP for GMP certification --- *Read the full article: [Gulf News - UAE's Pharma Manufacturing Ambition Takes Shape](https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uaes-pharma-manufacturing-ambition-takes-shape-1.12345678)*