The Life Science Sector in KEZAD

KEZAD Group houses the premier life science hub in Abu Dhabi, backed by the government. It offers access to fast-growing markets and enables international expansion by overcoming regulatory challenges. KEZAD Group offers specilised solutions for manufacturing, logistics, research and development, and education in the life science industry. 

Manufacturers and Suppliers

  • ADCANPharma • G42 • Gulf Cryo • Gulf Drugs • Hope Consortium
  • Lifepharma • Medical • Modern Pharmaceuticals
  • National Reference Laboratory • Neopharma • Pharmatrade
  • Pure Health • Rafed • Wellpharma

KEZAD


Multiple Research Centres

  • Khalifa University Center for Biotechnology
  • NYU Abu Dhabi Public Health Research Centre
  • Quantum Research Centre

World-renowned Medical Facilities

  • Cleveland • Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine International • Kings College London
  • Mayoclinic

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Leading Universities

• INSEAD • Khalifa University • Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence • NYU Abu Dhabi • Sorbonne University

Business-friendly Policies and Regulations

  • 100% Foreign Ownership
  • Tariff-free Business Access
  • Low Set-up Costs and Fees
  • Import Duty Exemptions
  • Attractive Tax Environment
  • Competitive Operational Costs

KEZAD Group in Numbers

Close to 1,900

Businesses

100+

sqKm Free Zone

550+

sqKm Land for Development

250K

sqKm Pre-built Facilities

Key Advantages

Global Connectivity

  • Easy access to key markets through two major ports, five international airports, multi-lane highways and upcoming rail, connecting KEZAD with the rest of the UAE and GCC
  • Shared facilities for product testing and certification services
  • Presence of supporting industries such as packaging, specialised logistics services within our zones

Significant Cost Saving

  • Prime location facilities at the most competitive lease rates
  • The most competitive utility rates in the UAE
  • Substantial tax and duty benefits
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Flexibility of Scale

  • Future ready development with provisions for expansion and integration with new projects
  • Option to operate for the local, regional, and global markets through Free Zone and Domestic Economic Zone facilities
  • Flexibility in lease tenure and structuring
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Growing Community

  • Multiple residential, community services, and leisure facilities within 10 minutes’ drive
  • Multiple on-site staff accommodation facilities are under various stages of planning and development
  • Zoned approach with shared amenities for better planning and leaner development for clients
KEZAD

Global Connectivity

  • Easy access to key markets through two major ports, five international airports, multi-lane highways and upcoming rail, connecting KEZAD with the rest of the UAE and GCC
  • Shared facilities for product testing and certification services
  • Presence of supporting industries such as packaging, specialised logistics services within our zones

Significant Cost Saving

  • Prime location facilities at the most competitive lease rates
  • The most competitive utility rates in the UAE
  • Substantial tax and duty benefits
KEZAD

Flexibility of Scale

  • Future ready development with provisions for expansion and integration with new projects
  • Option to operate for the local, regional, and global markets through Free Zone and Domestic Economic Zone facilities
  • Flexibility in lease tenure and structuring
KEZAD

Growing Community

  • Multiple residential, community services, and leisure facilities within 10 minutes’ drive
  • Multiple on-site staff accommodation facilities are under various stages of planning and development
  • Zoned approach with shared amenities for better planning and leaner development for clients
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Growing Market Access

Ambitious Growth Plans Driving the Industry in the Region

GCC / MENA - Growing Market for the Life Science Industry

$60BILLION DOLLARS

Forecast of pharmaceutical market in the MENA region by 2025

80.0Percent

Share of imported drugs in Gulf Cooperation Council

$31.6Billion

Forecast of medical devices market in the MENA region by 2025

75.0Percent

Patented and OTC pharmaceutical market share

  1. Trade Arabia
  2. Fitch Solutions
  3. GlobalData
  4. Grand View Research
  5. WAM

The UAE Offers the Perfect Formula for Life Science

$15.6 Billion

UAE’s spending on research and development by 2031

95.0 Percent

Percentage of global pharmaceutical companies present in the UAE

$1.5 Billion

Forecast of medical devices market in the UAE by 2025

7.0 Percent

Compound annual growth rate of UAE pharmaceutical market

  1. Trade Arabia
  2. Fitch Solutions
  3. GlobalData
  4. Grand View Research
  5. WAM

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