The 28th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceutical Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) 2023 concluded on Thursday.

The three-day event took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre and drew more than 26,000 visitors and participants from 82 countries.

Dr. Ali Al Sayed Hussain, Director of the Pharmaceutical Services Department at the Dubai Health Authority and Chairman of DUPHAT, highlighted that the conference brought together experts in the field of the pharmaceutical industry from the region and abroad to discuss the current challenges, solutions and the future of the industry.

He said that this year the conference also focussed on how countries in the Gulf region can collaborate to enhance partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry.

The largest-ever edition of DUPHAT, the 2023 event brought together more than 1,100 exhibiting companies. The event featured 112 conference lectures and 15 workshops delivered by 140 experts and specialists. DUPHAT attracted large participation from the student community and universities. A total of 330 posters displayed the latest breakthrough pharmaceutical and medical research at the event.