PHRMAG’s 2025 General Assembly Meeting brought together the region’s leading voices in healthcare to celebrate progress, exchange forward-looking insights, and collectively shape the next chapter of the GCC healthcare landscape.

During the meeting, we honoured the members and working group leaders whose dedication and vision are shaping a stronger, more resilient pharmaceutical sector.

Congratulations to our award recipients:

• Samia Kanawati & Karim Hussein — IP & Trade Working Group
  Best Performing Working Group Award 2025 for advancing IP advocacy through impactful initiatives and meaningful engagement with key national stakeholders.
• Ibrahim Aqel — EDE Working Group
  Outstanding Working Group Leadership Award 2025 for building a purpose-driven group and leading effective collaboration with the Emirates Drug Establishment.
• Youssef Mourad — Compliance & Legal Working Group
  Long-Standing Contribution Award 2025 for sustained leadership and commitment to compliance and ethical best practices across the industry.

With impactful sessions from APCO and IQVIA and recognition of the 2025 Best-Performing Working Groups, the day showcased the power of shared expertise and collaboration in driving meaningful, patient-centered impact.