Boston Scientific, a global medical technology leader, unveiled its new office in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai Science Park (DSP), the leading science-focused community part of TECOM Group, to meet the growing needs of patients in the Middle East.
The new offices will be the third in the Middle East and an addition to their seven offices spread across Eurasia, Southeast Europe, and Africa, covering 97 countries with more than 500 employees.
Boston Scientific UAE added that with the patients’ needs and support at heart, the entity’s expansion aims to address the significant increase in demand for medical devices in the region, which is expected to reach US$21,802.3 million in 2027 according to Business Market Insights.
Commenting on the unveiling of the latest offices, Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Managing Director of Dubai Science Park, stated: “Dubai is on track to becoming a global healthcare destination with state-of-the-art infrastructure and government support, and brands like Boston Scientific play an essential role in driving research, investment, and insights.”
He further added “We are delighted to be a part of Boston Scientific’s growth story since they joined our ecosystem in 2018, and deeply share their mission to improve the lives of patients across the region. We will continue enhancing our enabling ecosystem and enrich the opportunities available to our existing and potential business partners in our mission to advance our national healthcare goals.”
Eric Thepaut, Executive Vice President and President of EMEA at Boston Scientific, stated: “At Boston Scientific, we aim at transforming lives globally through innovative medical solutions. This is why investments in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region are so significant and far-reaching. Strengthening our presence in the region will enable our teams to operate more efficiently and raise awareness of our innovative solutions for a wide range of therapy areas.”
Tarek El Rahbani, Senior Regional Director Middle East & Africa stated: “The Growth Emerging Markets (GEM) is of strategic priority to Boston Scientific. This is the part of the world with huge growth potential, there are millions of patients in need of our innovative therapies. Our mission reminds us that we are a company dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. Our expansion efforts in the region including the new office in Dubai help us to fulfill this mission. We can take enormous pride that we are in the business of “transforming lives”.
Industry sources added that Dubai Science Park is founded more than a decade ago by TECOM Group and is at the hub of the science and healthcare industries. It aids more than 4,000 professionals in driving innovation and creation across a vibrant community that includes commercial spaces, central headquarters, a state-of-the-art laboratory complex, and warehouses.
