The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) will host the third World Local Production Forum in the United Arab Emirates from April 7–9, 2025, with the theme “Advancing Local Production for Health Equality, Global Health Security, and Sustainable Development.” The occasion demonstrates the UAE’s dedication to promoting sustainability and innovation in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
In front of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zayoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Chairman of the Board of Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), a Host Country Agreement was signed during a press conference. The deal, which was signed by WHO Assistant Director-General Dr. Yukiko Nakatani and EDE Director-General Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi, enhances UAE-WHO cooperation on global health objectives.
More than 4,000 people, including ministers, public servants, business executives, and international specialists, will attend the event. Strategies to improve access to high-quality health products, knowledge transfer, and sustainable local production will be the main topics of discussion. The agenda seeks to provide practical suggestions for global health security, economic resilience, and egalitarian healthcare.
By organising this meeting, the UAE strengthens its position as a leader in global health innovation and fosters collaborations to tackle present and upcoming health issues.
