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Since 1977

About Us

We Are Not The Biggest, But That's What Makes Us The Best

From the start, we made an ethical promise to maintain the same professional levels of service with every one of our partners and customers.

Because we understand that in business, professionalism means ‘care’.

Realistically, it meant we’d never be the biggest. Strategically, it meant we could be the best.

With our partner-centric, personalized-solution approach supporting the global life-sciences industry with the most efficient market-access solutions, we champion our customers throughout every aspect of the supply chain, focusing to make each step of the way as efficient as possible for all parties.

We Are Not The Biggest,
But That's What Makes Us The Best

From the start, we made an ethical promise to maintain the same professional levels of service with every one of our partners and customers. Because we understand that in business, professionalism means ‘care’. Realistically, it meant we’d never be the biggest. Strategically, it meant we could be the best.

Pharma

The expertise of the highly qualified team of pharmacists at Arabian Ethicals matches the standards we expect from our products, ensuring every aspect of the company is of the highest quality.

We apply the same standards when serving hospitals, pharmacies, health centers, and private clinics throughout UAE, using years of experience and strategic planning to assist our partners with all aspects of operation.Our services cover regulatory requirements, marketing & advertising, innovative distribution networks, product launches, and obtaining the regulatory approvals required for bringing drugs into the market.

Major product areas:

The expertise of the highly qualified team of pharmacists at Arabian Ethicals matches the standards we expect from our products, ensuring every aspect of the company is of the highest quality.

Major product areas:

Animal Health

Our animal health division occupies a strong market position due to its long- standing role in marketing animal health & care products.

With highly qualified eterinarians at the helm working closely with customers and suppliers, the division possesses a unique blend of expertise that makes us excel in identifying and satisfying customer needs. By adopting this creative, professional marketing approach, the animal health division can provide high-grade products that enhance the health of farm & companion animals while maintaining standards of operations, customer service, and ethics that exceed customer expectations.

A dedicated team of sales and marketing professionals is geared to respond to our customer’s changing market needs and drive increased market share, while investments in many supply-chain innovations have improved our delivery performance.

It’s these investments in excellence that have made us a hallmark distribution service, poised to fulfill the uture needs of trusted partners by delivering longterm value to customers, partners, employees, and shareholders.

Our animal health division occupies a strong market position due to its long- standing role in marketing animal health & care products.

Consumer

The terrific successes of our pharma and animal health divisions have allowed Arabian Ethicals to widen their business area and establish a separate division for consumer goods.

Today, the consumer division of Arabian Ethicals carries many internationally recognized brands.

The division boasts UAE and Gulf-wide regional responsibility for the distribution of many of its principal partners.

Prompt delivery, effective logistics, and a creative sales and marketing team have bolstered this division to its status as a prime vendor to leading supermarkets, hypermarkets and pharmacies, as well as premium retail department stores.

The product ranges are comprehensive and fit within a number of categories:

Baby & Mother Care | Infant Nutrition | Personal Health Care
Beauty Products & Cosmetics | Toiletries | Household

The terrific successes of our pharma and animal health divisions have allowed Arabian Ethicals to widen their business area and establish a separate division for consumer goods.

Today, the consumer division of Arabian Ethicals carries many internationally recognized brands.

The division boasts UAE and Gulf-wide regional responsibility for the distribution of many of its principal partners.

The product ranges are comprehensive and fit within a number of categories:

Baby & Mother Care | Infant Nutrition | Personal Health Care
Beauty Products & Cosmetics | Toiletries | Household

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

Backed by the values of Ghobash

Founded in 1981, the Ghobash Group is a privately-owned business group comprising a diversified

portfolio of established operations in multiple markets. Headquartered in the UAE, Ghobash has offices

across the GCC and the rest of the world.

The Ghobash Group is committed to supporting the national objectives of economic and social prosperity

for the region. Our Corporate Strategy focused on growth and value creation, is backed not only by a

regional knowledge of local market conditions but by insight into the factors that created them.

Our approach to developing new opportunities is both intuitive and systematic.

We seek progressive partners and principals with products and services that meet the growing needs of

our public and private sectors. By the establishment of such associations, and with the full support of the

Ghobash Group of companies, international corporations can share their expertise with the Emirates.

SAEED AHMED GHOBASH
CHAIRMAN, GHOBASH GROUP

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

Backed by the values of Ghobash

Founded in 1981, the Ghobash Group is a privately-owned business group comprising a diversified portfolio of established operations in multiple markets. Headquartered in the UAE, Ghobash has offices
across the GCC and the rest of the world.

The Ghobash Group is committed to supporting the national objectives of economic and social prosperity for the region. Our Corporate Strategy focused on growth and value creation, is backed not only by a regional knowledge of local market conditions but by insight
into the factors that created them.

Our approach to developing new opportunities is both intuitive and systematic. We seek progressive partners and principals with products and services that meet the growing needs of our public and private sectors. By the establishment of such associations, and with the full support of the Ghobash Group of companies, international
corporations can share their expertise with the Emirates.

SAEED AHMED GHOBASH
CHAIRMAN, GHOBASH GROUP

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

Backed by the values of Ghobash

Founded in 1981, the Ghobash Group is a privately-owned business group comprising a diversified

portfolio of established operations in multiple markets. Headquartered in the UAE, Ghobash has offices

across the GCC and the rest of the world.

The Ghobash Group is committed to supporting the national objectives of economic and social prosperity

for the region. Our Corporate Strategy focused on growth and value creation, is backed not only by a

regional knowledge of local market conditions but by insight into the factors that created them.

Our approach to developing new opportunities is both intuitive and systematic.

We seek progressive partners and principals with products and services that meet the growing needs of

our public and private sectors. By the establishment of such associations, and with the full support of the

Ghobash Group of companies, international corporations can share their expertise with the Emirates.

SAEED AHMED GHOBASH
CHAIRMAN, GHOBASH GROUP

OUR STORY

Backed by the values of Ghobash

Arabian Ethicals was established in 1977 to service the pharmaceutical industry as an agent for the management, storage,
and distribution of manufacturers’ brands to both the private and governmental sectors.

Along the way we have learned one thing – it takes great care to build a great company.

We are driven to improve the health and well-being of UAE’s citizens and residents, with every employee,
every product, and every innovation powered by the inspiration to be the “First Choice” partner for multinational
life-sciences companies wishing to access the United Arab Emirates.

Through hard work, dedication and innovative thinking, we have grown
into one of the leading healthcare distributors in the UAE.

Our myriad successes have allowed us to project our knowledge and experience into broader markets and consequently
distribute the products of more than 50 multinational brands from various pharmaceutical, consumer and animal health specialties as well.

We aim to make the UAE a healthier nation by supporting the global life-sciences industry with the most
efficient market-access solutions. With our focus on being the best, rather than the biggest, we’ve ensured
that we can always afford the very best time and care to every one of our valued clients.

OUR STORY

Backed by the values of Ghobash

Arabian Ethicals was established in 1977 to service the pharmaceutical industry as an agent for the management,
storage, and distribution of manufacturers’ brands to both the private and governmental sectors.

Along the way we have learned one thing – it takes great care to build a great company.
We are driven to improve the health and well-being of UAE’s citizens and residents, with every employee,
every product, and every innovation powered by the inspiration to be the “First Choice” partner for
multinational life-sciences companies wishing to access the United Arab Emirates.

Through hard work, dedication and innovative thinking, we have grown into one of the leading healthcare
distributors in the UAE. Our myriad successes have allowed us to project our knowledge and experience
into broader markets and consequently distribute the products of more than 50 multinational
brands from various pharmaceutical, consumer and animal health specialties as well.

OUR STORY

Backed by the values of Ghobash

Arabian Ethicals was established in 1977 to service the pharmaceutical industry as an agent for the management, storage, and distribution of manufacturers’ brands to both the private and governmental sectors.

Along the way we have learned one thing – it takes great care to build a great company. We are driven to improve the health and well-being of UAE’s citizens and residents, with every employee, every product, and every innovation powered by the inspiration to be the “First Choice” partner for multinational life-sciences companies wishing to access the United Arab Emirates.

Through hard work, dedication and innovative thinking, we have grown into one of the leading healthcare distributors in the UAE.

Our myriad successes have allowed us to project our knowledge and experience into broader markets and consequently distribute the products of more than 50 multinational brands from various pharmaceutical, consumer and animal health specialties as well.

OUR PEOPLE

STEPHAN STAUFFER, MD
General Manager

A dynamic leader with decades of experience in the healthcare industries of emerging markets, Stephan is used to operating with complex business models, driven by a sense of urgency and “do-er” personality. He has worked with multicultural teams in various pharmaceutical, nutrition, devices, and biotech companies worldwide and possesses an in-depth understanding of the broader healthcare environment.

AKHTAR HUSSAIN BAKSH
Finance Manager

Akhtar spent much of his 30 years’ in finance in the manufacturing, trading, and service industries of India and Saudi Arabia before moving to Dubai as finance director of a large IT distributor. He joined Arabian Ethicals in 2013 and specializes in financial reporting, business analysis, capital management, business processes & operational effectiveness, budget & forecasting, and strategic planning.

SCHARAF STAMBOULI
Principal Affairs Manager

Dr. Scharaf has international credentials from over 18 years’ managing partnerships with multicultural organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. From distribution management to expertise in various aspects of pharmaceuticals, his work in renowned organizations has strengthened his sales, operations, and business management.

AYMAN ALLAM
Senior Sales Manager

Ayman is a senior sales manager in our pharma & consumer division and works to maximize customer-service levels that meet the company’s sales goals. An expert in strategic planning and process re-engineering, he and has worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years in sales and business development. Ayman believes that the key to success lies in doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways.

YASMIN AL HAYEK
Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Manager

Yasmin‘s work with the country’s leading pharmaceutical companies has cultivated an expert awareness of the industry’s needs with a trustworthy rapport with UAE health authorities. Yasmin facilitates the registration of products, manages our pharmacovigilance program, maintains quality management, and oversees activities related to the storage and distribution of healthcare products and their services.

BASSAM AL HASHAM
Animal Health Division Manager

For 35-years, Dr. Hasham has managed the operational, marketing & selling activities of several reputable manufacturers’ brands, strategically positioning the animal health division to meet stakeholders’ long-term development goals. Today the division is one of the top animal-health product marketers in the UAE. Bassam believes in the win-win philosophy of working

with trusted, strategic partners.

ISSA MOUMANI
Supply Chain Operations Manager

Issa manages Arabian Ethicals’ entire supply-chain to keep it aligned to our demanding business needs. With ten years in logistics and supply chain, his skills includes warehouse design, project-costing, and forecasts, as well as facility re-engineering and process mapping. His expertise also includes customer relationships, TQM, and systems enhancement.

TIJANA KELES
Marketing Manager

An experienced Marketing Professional with a demonstrated history in the pharmaceuticals industry, Tijana oversees the design and execution of all marketing and trade marketing activities for Arabian Ethicals’ partner brands, as well as directing the company’s public-relations strategy. Tijana’s positive disposition to tasks makes working together not just easier, but more enjoyable too.

BADER SALEM ALMHEIRI
Collection Manager

Bader ensures that Arabian Ethicals’ credit and collections cases are handled according to company policy. With 11 years’ in government and eight in banking, he has enjoyed verifiable success in capitalizing on growth opportunities, improving bottom-line performance, and optimizing efficiencies. By delivering value-added systems and procedures, Bader excels at working in unison with customers, staff, and key internal/external stakeholders.