Life Science Insights Issue 14
Kinetic Business Solutions
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Welcome to the latest edition of our #LifeSciences Industry newsletter.
Each month we bring you the latest news, advice, career opportunities and more for the Middle East & Africa Life Science industry.?Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out!
Industry News:
??The Department of Health Abu Dhabi signed an MoU with Masdar City, Xlife Sciences AG, a Swiss company that focuses on the value development and commercialisation of promising early-stage biotech and med-tech research projects, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Dr. Asma Ibrahim Al Mannaei, the Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Centre at DoH, said, “We are delighted to be forging this strategic partnership with our partners from across the world to further strengthen our research capabilities and drive innovation in healthcare. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) remains committed to providing the world with innovative solutions, evidence-based research, and supporting start-ups from ideation to commercialisation. These collaborations further cement Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for healthcare, a global life sciences hub, and an incubator for healthcare innovation.”
?? Shares of Saudi-based AVALON Pharma jumped 30% above their listing price of 82 riyals ($21.86) on debut on 27th February. Shares opened at SAR90.20 and rose to SAR 106.60, hitting the daily maximum limit for the first three days, according to LSEG data. The company raised almost SAR492 million riyals in an IPO which it sold a 30% stake.
?? Pearl Polyurethane Systems has appointed Leslie Gyertson as its new Chief Operating Officer. His leadership is expected to introduce innovative systems and processes that will further establish Pearl as a global leader in the polyurethane industry. Pearl Group’s CEO, Martin Kruczinna, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Leslie to the Pearl team. This newly created role signifies a deliberate move towards refining Pearl’s operational efficiencies, enhancing leadership depth, and preparing for scalable growth. This role is not just about managing day-to-day operations but about envisioning and executing strategies that propel the company forward in a competitive landscape. It reflects Pearl’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and our readiness to embrace the challenges of global expansion."
?? Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) has announced that it has reached the financial closing of the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world, along with Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - DEWA .
?? Philips introduced LumiGuide, which utilises Fiber Optic RealShape (FORS) technology to enable minimally invasive surgery without the need for X-ray radiation. The innovation is known as the “3D human GPS powered by light”. The technology has been developed in collaboration with clinical partners and is initially available to major Aortic Centers of Excellence in the US and Europe.
Next, let's move onto what the Kinetic team have been up to...
?We had the pleasure of hosting of hosting our 2nd HR Leadership Breakfast?at Dubai Science Park. Thanks to Margarida Faustino , for a very insightful workshop on how to navigate ethical dilemmas within HR, and a BIG thank you to our guests from Pearl Polyurethane Systems , STADA Group , 勃林格殷格翰 , Sysmex Corporation , 博士伦 , Draeger, Danaher Corporation & GE医疗 who took time out of their very busy schedules to join us.
If you work in HR within Life Sciences and would be interested in attending our next event, please send us an email on [email protected]!
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??Interested to know which events you should have in your diary for the rest of the year? Check out our list of all the must-attend Life Science events across the Middle East & Africa, here.
?? Positions successfully filled across the MEA region included:
We're currently working on over 100 roles within Life Sciences across the Middle East and Africa; to view some of our open vacancies,?click here. The team are also working on some exciting opportunities for #UAENationals, so, if you are a UAE National who is looking for a new position within Life Sciences, please share your CV with us on [email protected].
Employment and career:
That's all for now, see you in a few weeks! ??
About us:
Kinetic Business Solutions is a Middle East-based company that has been successfully providing a full range of recruitment solutions for leading Life Science organizations since 2012. The sectors we specialise in are:
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