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Zawya
15-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
India's Wockhardt Group seeks strategic partnerships in Gulf
Indian pharmaceutical and biotech major Wockhardt Group is seeking strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and governments in the Gulf regionn to further expand its international presence in manufacturing and research initiatives. 'Our strategy in the Gulf market is focused on leveraging our expertise in research-driven pharmaceuticals and healthcare solutions rather than directly competing in the crowded space of clinics and hospitals,' said Dr. Habil Khorakiwala, founder and chairman, Wockhardt Group. He was in Dubai to participate in the Global Justice, Love & Peace summit, the world's largest peace conference, at Expo City Dubai organised by 'I-am Peacekeeper' Movement and Wockhardt Foundation and supported by Wockhardt Group. The Group, India's sixth largest drugmaker by revenue, is a research-based, global healthcare enterprise with relevance in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), and super specialty hospitals. 'While our hospital division currently operates in India, our pharmaceutical and biotech arm has already established a strong foothold in the Gulf region. The Group has built a $40 million manufacturing facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai to produce antimicrobial drugs for sale globally. We can leverage this facility to serve as a hub for producing advanced therapies for global markets, including the GCC,' he said. Khorakiwala said the Jebel Ali facility is a cornerstone of the company's mission to address the world's most pressing health threats from the heart of the Middle East. 'By supplying innovative drugs that reduce hospital stays and combat resistant infections, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the region's healthcare capacity and resilience," he said. The Group is strengthening its partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, particularly in the UAE, to deliver innovative therapies that address critical healthcare challenges in the field of novel antibiotics and diabetes biosimilars. Healthcare industry outlook in the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is extremely positive, projecting healthcare expenditure to reach $159 billion by 2029, needing 12,317 new hospital beds in the UAE alone, said a recent industry report. The projected growth in healthcare expenditure and infrastructure in the GCC, particularly the UAE, presents a tremendous opportunity to improve access to quality care. 'We view this as a call to action to support the region's healthcare ecosystem with our cutting-edge pharmaceutical solutions. While we are not directly involved in building hospital beds, our focus on developing breakthrough antibiotics and chronic disease treatments, like those for diabetes, positions us to alleviate the burden on healthcare systems,' he said. Wockhardt Hospitals' global footprint includes the US, UK, Ireland, Switzerland, and France. In India, the Group operates six super specialty hospitals. The chairman said the Group, at present, is not looking to operate hospitals in the Gulf. 'Expanding our hospital footprint here is something we evaluate continuously, but our immediate focus is on enhancing our pharmaceutical presence — delivering novel antibiotics and diabetes treatments tailored to the region's needs — while exploring collaborations with local healthcare providers to serve the diaspora and broader population effectively," he noted. (Reporting by Bhaskar Raj; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Zawya
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Dubai to create history with hosting of 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates on a single stage
Abdessattar Ben Moussa: Ensure social justice, address poverty and unemployment to secure sustainable peace Summit to release 'Peace Charter: Love Letter to Humanity' as guiding principles of justice, love and peace Dubai: Dubai is set to make history as it becomes the stage for a rare congregation of 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates on a single stage discussing world peace and justice at the world's largest peace conference, Global Justice, Love & Peace summit, at Expo City Dubai on April 12 and 13, 2025. The Nobel Peace Laureates Session on the second day of the summit featuring 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates is expected to moot a new world order and a framework inspired by non-violence, truth and universal justice to shape a future that fosters equity, dignity and sustainability for all. His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member, Minister of Tolerance & Co-Existence, UAE, will be the Chief Guest. Ahead of the Summit, Lech Wałęsa, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said: 'There is need for new world order founded on peace, justice, and shared human values. There is the necessity of building a global framework that harmoniously integrates freedom, human rights, and universally accepted values.' 'We are in an era of discussion and while we are facing challenges that very discomfort helps us search for better paths forward. It's through open dialogue that we'll find common ground,' said Wałęsa, who envisions a reformed international governance structure, potentially building upon the existing United Nations framework, to ensure global peace and justice. Themed 'One Planet, One Voice: Global Justice, Love and Peace', the summit, will bring together Royalties, heads of states, Chief Justices, top industrialists, business leaders, religious and spiritual leaders, visionaries, renowned authors, thought leaders, sports champions and film stars with a mission to foster justice, love and peace. 'We are proud to bring together the Nobel laureates to visualize a paradigm shift from a world dominated by competition and violence to one driven by collaboration, fairness, justice and non-violence,' said Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Chairman of the World Peacekeepers Movement, the organisers of the Summit. Abdessattar Ben Moussa, lawyer and human rights activist and 2015 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, called upon world leaders to ensure social justice and sustainable economic development, address poverty, unemployment and disparities in resource distribution as a precondition to ensure sustainable peace. 'Leaders should strive and invest in education to promote the value of tolerance and mutual respect in the family, school and community. They should also adopt dialogue and resolve conflicts through peaceful means,' said Ben Moussa, who will be in Dubai along with other 11 Nobel Peace Prize laureates. His Excellency Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAE Parliamentarian and Educator, Chairman, Defense Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee, UAE Federal National Council, will also participate in the summit. 'Without peace, there is no stability and certainly no prosperity and suffering abound. Peace has, unfortunately, become in some parts of the world, a political expediency. There are, however, some examples of economies that have thrived through a culture of peace and where investment has been made in building infrastructure and improving livelihoods as opposed to feeding a war economy,' said Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Former President of the Republic of Mauritius, who will be moderating a session 'Beloved Mother Earth, Our Home: Can Love for the Planet Inspire a More Sustainable Future?' on the first day of the Summit. Among the prominent personalities attending the summit are: Jose Manuel Ramos Horta, President, East Timor & Nobel Peace Laureate, 1996; Lech Walesa, former president of Poland, and Nobel Peace Laureate 1983; Sacha Jafri : British, UAE : Artist & Humanitarian, His Royal Highness Oheneba Nana Kwame Obeng II, Ghana; His Royal Highness Dr Rina Telesphore, Prince, Madagascar, Dr. Habil Khorakiwala, Chairman, Wockhardt Group, Dr Khalid Al Ghanim Al Ghaith, Secretary General, Human Committee of Human Fraternity, UAE The summit will conclude with the proclamation of a 'Peace Charter: Love Letter to Humanity' as guiding principles of justice, love and peace, covering justice and equality, dialogue and cooperation, education and empowerment, freedom, leadership and responsibility.
Gulf Today
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Dubai set to create history by hosting 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates on single stage
Global Justice, Love & Peace summit, the world's largest peace summit, commenced at Expo City Dubai on Saturday for two days of discussions by 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, royalties, heads of state, chief justices, business leaders, religious and spiritual leaders, sports champions and film stars with a mission to foster justice, love and peace in the world. On the second day of the Summit, Dubai is also set to make history as it becomes the stage for a rare congregation of 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates on a single stage discussing world peace, love and justice, under the "One Planet, One Voice: Global Justice, Love and Peace." Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, is the patron and Chief Guest of the event, with his keynote address on the second day. A unique Nobel Peace Laureates Session on the second day is expected to suggest a new world order and a framework inspired by non-violence, truth and universal justice to shape a future that fosters equity, dignity and sustainability for all. Ahead of the Summit, Lech Wałęsa, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said, "There is a need for a new world order founded on peace, justice, and shared human values. There is the necessity of building a global framework that harmoniously integrates freedom, human rights, and universally accepted values.' "We are in an era of discussion, and while we are facing challenges, that very discomfort helps us search for better paths forward. It's through open dialogue that we'll find common ground,' said Wałęsa, who envisions a reformed international governance structure, potentially building upon the existing United Nations framework, to ensure global peace and justice. The summit was opened by Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, a leading parliamentarian and educator in the UAE, a member of the UAE Federal National Council and Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee at the Council. "We are proud to bring together the Nobel laureates, royalties, heads of state, top businessmen, religious and spiritual leaders and thought leaders to visualise a paradigm shift from a world dominated by competition and violence to one driven by collaboration, fairness, justice and non-violence,' said Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Chairman of the 'I am Peacekeeper Movement,' the organisers of the Summit. Abdessattar Ben Moussa, lawyer and human rights activist and 2015 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, called upon world leaders to ensure social justice and sustainable economic development, address poverty, unemployment and disparities in resource distribution as a precondition to ensure sustainable peace. "Leaders should strive and invest in education to promote the value of tolerance and mutual respect in the family, school and community. They should also adopt dialogue and resolve conflicts through peaceful means,' said Ben Moussa, who will be in Dubai along with other 11 Nobel Peace Prize laureates. "Without peace, there is no stability and certainly no prosperity and suffering abound. Peace has, unfortunately, become in some parts of the world, a political expediency. There are, however, some examples of economies that have thrived through a culture of peace and where investment has been made in building infrastructure and improving livelihoods as opposed to feeding a war economy,' said Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of the Republic of Mauritius, who will be moderating a session 'Beloved Mother Earth, Our Home: Can Love for the Planet Inspire a More Sustainable Future?' on the first day of the Summit. Among the prominent personalities attending the summit includes: Jose Manuel Ramos Horta, President, East Timor & Nobel Peace Laureate, 1996; Dr Habil Khorakiwala, Chairman, Wockhardt Group, Dr Khalid Al Ghanim Al Ghaith, Secretary General, Human Committee of Human Fraternity, UAE; Dr Khalifa Al Dhaheri, Academic Leader, Chancellor, MBZ University for Humanities; Ekaterina Zagladina, President of the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates; Mohamed Abd-Salam, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders & Co-President of Religions for Peace, among others. The summit will conclude with the proclamation of a "Peace Charter: Love Letter to Humanity' as guiding principles of justice, love and peace, covering justice and equality, dialogue and cooperation, education and empowerment, freedom, leadership and responsibility. WAM
Al Etihad
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE set to create history by hosting 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates on single stage
12 Apr 2025 16:41 DUBAI (WAM) Global Justice, Love & Peace summit, the world's largest peace summit, commenced at Expo City Dubai on Saturday for two days of discussions by 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, royalties, heads of state, Chief Justices, business leaders, religious and spiritual leaders, sports champions and film stars with a mission to foster justice, love and peace in the the second day of the Summit, Dubai is also set to make history as it becomes the stage for a rare congregation of 12 Nobel Peace Prize laureates on a single stage discussing world peace, love and justice, under the 'One Planet, One Voice: Global Justice, Love and Peace'.A unique Nobel Peace Laureates Session on the second day is expected to suggest a new world order and a framework inspired by non-violence, truth and universal justice to shape a future that fosters equity, dignity and sustainability for of the Summit, Lech Wałęsa, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said, 'There is a need for a new world order founded on peace, justice, and shared human values. There is the necessity of building a global framework that harmoniously integrates freedom, human rights, and universally accepted values.''We are in an era of discussion, and while we are facing challenges, that very discomfort helps us search for better paths forward. It's through open dialogue that we'll find common ground,' said Wałęsa, who envisions a reformed international governance structure, potentially building upon the existing United Nations framework, to ensure global peace and Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, is the patron and Chief Guest of the event, with his keynote address on the second summit was opened by Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, a leading parliamentarian and educator in the UAE, a member of the UAE Federal National Council and Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee at the Council.'We are proud to bring together the Nobel laureates, royalties, heads of state, top businessmen, religious and spiritual leaders and thought leaders to visualise a paradigm shift from a world dominated by competition and violence to one driven by collaboration, fairness, justice and non-violence,' said Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Chairman of the 'I am Peacekeeper Movement,' the organisers of the Ben Moussa, lawyer and human rights activist and 2015 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, called upon world leaders to ensure social justice and sustainable economic development, address poverty, unemployment and disparities in resource distribution as a precondition to ensure sustainable peace.'Leaders should strive and invest in education to promote the value of tolerance and mutual respect in the family, school and community. They should also adopt dialogue and resolve conflicts through peaceful means,' said Ben Moussa, who will be in Dubai along with other 11 Nobel Peace Prize laureates.'Without peace, there is no stability and certainly no prosperity and suffering abound. Peace has, unfortunately, become in some parts of the world, a political expediency. There are, however, some examples of economies that have thrived through a culture of peace and where investment has been made in building infrastructure and improving livelihoods as opposed to feeding a war economy,' said Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of the Republic of Mauritius, who will be moderating a session 'Beloved Mother Earth, Our Home: Can Love for the Planet Inspire a More Sustainable Future?' on the first day of the the prominent personalities attending the summit includes: Jose Manuel Ramos Horta, President, East Timor & Nobel Peace Laureate, 1996; Dr. Habil Khorakiwala, Chairman, Wockhardt Group, Dr Khalid Al Ghanim Al Ghaith, Secretary General, Human Committee of Human Fraternity, UAE; Dr Khalifa Al Dhaheri, Academic Leader, Chancellor, MBZ University for Humanities; Ekaterina Zagladina, President of the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates; Mohamed Abd-Salam, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders & Co-President of Religions for Peace, among others. The summit will conclude with the proclamation of a 'Peace Charter: Love Letter to Humanity' as guiding principles of justice, love and peace, covering justice and equality, dialogue and cooperation, education and empowerment, freedom, leadership and responsibility.
