About us

Close to fifty years of trusted healthcare distribution.

Pharma World was founded in Dubai in 1977 and is part of Belhoul Group. Meet the story, the people and the values behind the company.

Who we are

Trusted since 1977, and still earning it every day.

Founded in Dubai by Dr. Jumaa Belhoul and still part of Belhoul Group, Pharma World has spent close to five decades as the local partner that international manufacturers trust with their products, their reputation and, above all, their patients.

1977
Established in Dubai
Our mission

Quality medicine within reach of every patient.

We license, distribute and promote trusted healthcare products so that people across the UAE can get the treatment they need, and we hold ourselves to the highest regulatory and ethical standards while we do it.

Our vision

Opening doors for better care.

Our own sales and marketing teams make room in the UAE market for innovative treatments, and help share medical knowledge with the communities we serve.

What we carry

Every category of care, under one roof.

Prescription and OTC medicines, medical devices, disinfectants, skin care, cosmeceuticals, food supplements and clinical nutrition, all managed by one experienced team.

Belhoul Group

Part of a respected UAE healthcare group.

Together with Gulf & World Traders, a leading name in medical equipment, we belong to a group whose roots run deep in the country's healthcare sector.

Portrait of Dr. Jumaa Belhoul
Founder

Dr. Jumaa Belhoul

One of the first Emirati physicians, Dr. Belhoul founded Pharma World in 1977 and laid the foundations it still stands on today.

Portrait of Dr. Mamdouh Meniawi
General Manager

Dr. Mamdouh Meniawi

Has led Pharma World since 2006.

A company's success is tied to its people, and we consider our employees to be our most valuable resource.
Our people

The people behind
every delivery.

From the warehouse floor to head office, our team keeps healthcare moving across the Emirates, every single day.

Pharma World warehouse and logistics team
Warehouse and logistics team
Pharma World office team
Head office team
Our values

What we stand for.

01

Patients first

Every decision begins with the wellbeing of the people who rely on our products.

02

Uncompromising quality

Strict controls keep every product safe and effective, from our warehouse to the patient.

03

Integrity

We act openly and honestly, and meet every regulatory requirement in full.

04

Innovation

We welcome new ideas that make us quicker, sharper and more valuable to our partners.

05

Partnership

We work closely with manufacturers, clinicians and regulators to move patient care forward.

06

Responsibility

We take our duty to society and the environment seriously, and we act on it.

For manufacturers

Ready to launch in the UAE? We'll take you there.

Tell us about your products. We will map out the quickest compliant route to market and introduce you to the team that will deliver it.