ABOUT US
It takes great care to build a great company
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.
Today, Arabian Ethicals has grown into one of the leading healthcare distributors in the UAE, distributing 50 brands across its pharmaceutical core business, animal health, and consumer division.
Our leaders inspire us to achieve our very best. Here's a word from our leadership.
Message from our Chairman
H.E. SAEED AHMED GHOBASH
CHAIRMAN, GHOBASH GROUP
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.
Message from our General Manager
STEPHAN STAUFFER, MD
General Manager
Welcome to Arabian Ethicals. I often like to point out that we are not the biggest, but that’s what makes us best! For more than 40 years we have been touching lives with the products of our many well-known brands – products that help couples realize their dreams of parenthood, nurture infants and toddlers, prevent infections, and contribute to the overall well-being of our whole society.
As a trusted partner of both the local healthcare system and leading international manufacturers alike, we are committed to our continued pursuit of bringing the most innovative and effective medicines to the region.
We are passionate about healthcare and thrive with every opportunity we have to make our world a better, healthier place!
Our diversity sets us apart, our passion brings us together.
Hailing from over 8 countries, able to converse in more than 10 languages and aged between 28 to 60 years, Yes- we’re a remarkably unique team of thinkers, powered by an unwavering passion for healthcare.
Meet your Arabian Ethicals team >
STEPHAN STAUFFER, MD General Manager
I often like to point out that we are not the biggest, but that’s what makes us best! For more than 40 years we have been touching lives with the products of our many well-known brands – products that help couples realize their dreams of parenthood, nurture infants and toddlers, prevent infections, and contribute to the overall well-being of our whole society.
As a trusted partner of both the local healthcare system and leading international manufacturers alike, we are committed to our continued pursuit of bringing the most innovative and effective medicines to the region.
We are passionate about healthcare and thrive with every opportunity we have to make our world a better, healthier place!
AKHTAR HUSSAIN BAKSHFinance 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.
TIJANA KELES Consumer Division 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.
BASSAM AL HASHAM Animal Health Division Manager
For 35 years, Bassam has managed the operational, marketing and 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.
MOHAMED RAFFIQUENational Sales Manager – Pharma
A dynamic business leader with 25+ years accomplishments with the Pharma-Consumer Healthcare sector, Mohamed thrives in identifying potential business opportunities that will have a lasting effect on our organization in the same way he drives his values of excellence through our sales team to ensure our clients and partners enjoy the best of our lasting relationships.
SANDRA SHALABY Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Manager
Sandra holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Alexandria University and started her career in sales working for large multinational companies before she moved to regulatory affairs. Sandra facilitates the registration of products, manages our pharmacovigilance programme, maintains quality management and oversees activities related to the storage and distribution of healthcare products and their services.
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 8 years 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 stake holders.
PRAVEEN LAKHWANI Sales Manager
Praveen Lakhwani joined Arabian Ethicals from Geltec, one of our key business partners with whom he worked for the past five years. Geltec recently outsourced all local operations for their range of high-quality nutraceuticals to Arabian Ethicals and Praveen has been appointed as head of our new Geltec sales team. Praveen brings with him over 19 years of experience in sales and marketing: prior to joining Geltec, he has worked in various roles with Globalpharma and Himalaya Herbal Healthcare in Dubai and was instrumental in building strong brands in orthopedic, gynecology, and cardiovascular segments across the Middle East region. Praveen holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from India.
SCHARAF STAMBOULI Commercial Manager
Scharaf has international credentials from over 18 years of managing partnerships with multicultural organisations in the pharmaceutical industry. From distribution management to expertise in various aspects of pharmaceuticals, his work in renowned organisations has strengthened his sales, operations and business management.
Our Facilities
Strategically headquartered in Dubai Silicon Oasis, we operate from eight light industrial units that span a total of 2,880 square meters.
Arabian Ethicals imports more than 50 brands from various multinational pharmaceutical, consumer, and animal health manufacturers, and manages a nation-wide distribution network.