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The Arab Experts' Office.

The manufacturers' own technical authority — one desk for GMP, registration, bioequivalence and supply across all 22 Arab markets.

The Union since 1986. The Office established on 3 May 2026.

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22Arab markets
9fields of expertise
8founding board members
25tools & resources

The pharmacy knowledge hub

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Office tools, published news and official references for industrial and clinical pharmacy, research and learning, in one search gateway.

Industrial pharmacyManufacturing, quality, analysis & stabilityClinical pharmacyMedicine information, safety & patient educationRegulatory affairsRegistration, authorisations & drug referencesEvidence & researchLiterature & clinical studiesLearning & practiceEducation, development & pharmacy practice

All pharmacy fields: research, industry, regulation and practice

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Registration & development

Registration navigator

Explore registration requirements and reliance routes across 22 Arab markets.

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Supply & decisions

Supply resilience studio

Model supply risk, plant location and shipping exposure to support production continuity.

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Registration & development

Stability & climatic zones

Design stability studies and assess climatic conditions and temperature excursions.

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Quality & inspection

Quality control & laboratory

Work through out-of-specification investigations, method validation and system suitability.

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Knowledge & training

Qualified person diploma

Explore the diploma courses, films and assessments in the published training programme.

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Registration & development

Medical device regulation

Review device classification, registration pathways and applicable standards.

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Quality & inspection

Counterfeit & falsified products

Find traceability systems, warning signs and response pathways for suspected falsification.

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Registration & development

Biosimilars & biotechnology

Explore development evidence, analytical similarity and comparator selection.

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Registration & development

Bioequivalence & biowaivers

Review study requirements, biowaiver criteria and bioequivalence study design.

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Registration & development

Value-added & combination medicines

Explore regulatory routes, combination rationale and product development evidence.

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Registration & development

Halal pharmaceutical compliance

Screen excipients and review readiness for halal pharmaceutical requirements.

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Registration & development

Renewal & variation tracker

Organize renewal deadlines and regulatory variations for registered products.

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Knowledge & training

Regulatory update index

Search updates from Arab and international medicines authorities.

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Knowledge & training

Regulatory change radar

Track regulatory developments, guidance and changes across Arab markets.

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Knowledge & training

The regulatory report

Find dated snapshots of the office’s datasets to reference in your work.

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Quality & inspection

Contamination control strategy

Explore contamination pathways, control effectiveness and supporting references.

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Knowledge & training

Expert forums

Discuss technical questions and exchange expertise with the Arab pharma community.

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Research & data

Explore scientific data sources and research resources for pharmaceutical and academic teams.

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In collaboration with Anthias Consulting, United Kingdom

Workshops

For the first time in the Arab region

THREE-DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING

Complete LC & LC-MS

From fundamentals to method development, optimisation, maintenance and systematic troubleshooting.

5-7 December 2026Amman, JordanFace-to-face

Approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry for purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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Dr Giles Edwards

Dr Giles Edwards

MChem · PhD · FRSC

Payment deadline: 15 November 2026

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From reference to practice

Prepare the evidence before deciding.

Practical pathways for quality, stability, registration, bioequivalence, devices and supply, with printable working checklists and official references.

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The Morning Brief

News already published by the Office, with its date, source and document status.

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Regulatory & reference source monitoring

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    Arab regulators

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    All Arab updates

    International regulators

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    International index

    Inspection & enforcement

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    Enforcement Watch

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    Published data is checked every two minutes while this page is open. Existing monitoring and review schedules are retained.

    Knowledge for the industry

    A reference for work. A place to learn.

    Guidance, datasets and training resources that help pharmaceutical teams find information and check the sources behind it.

    Public consultation draft · 2026 edition

    The Arab Good Manufacturing Practice Guideline

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    Regulatory intelligence

    Updates from Arab and international medicines authorities, with dates and references.

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    Data behind your decisions

    Active ingredients, excipients, sourcing origins and supply-chain information.

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    Learning grounded in practice

    Qualified person diploma courses, specialist learning materials and assessments.

    Where knowledge comes together

    Many disciplines. One technical reference.

    The Experts’ Office is the technical arm of the Arab Union of the Manufacturers of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Appliances. Its founding board brings experience from regulatory authorities, industry and academia to support product development, manufacturing and registration.

    Meet the founding board
    Prof. Dr. Osama Abd ElrahmanOffice Chairman & Head of the Scientific Committee
    Regulatory affairs
    GMP & quality systems
    Analytical & quality control
    Bioequivalence & clinical studies
    Pharmacovigilance
    Medical devices
    Biotechnology & biosimilars
    Patents & intellectual property
    Regulatory harmonisation
    Clear sources. Knowledge you can review.

    Explore how the office checks its data, handles corrections and treats user inputs.

    The Trust Centre
    The founding board

    The people behind the expertise.

    Eight members bringing regulatory, industrial and academic experience together in service of Arab pharmaceutical manufacturing.

    Prof. Dr. Osama Abd Elrahman

    Prof. Dr. Osama Abd Elrahman

    Office Chairman & Head of the Scientific Committee

    Drug affairs consultant

    Dr. Hakima Hoseh

    Dr. Hakima Hoseh

    Deputy Chairman

    Consultant in regulatory affairs & due diligence

    Dr. Mohammad Fat’hy Elnadi

    Dr. Mohammad Fat’hy Elnadi

    Office Director

    Pharma regulatory & business expert

    Dr. Anas Alshishani

    Dr. Anas Alshishani

    Financial Advisor

    General Manager, PharmaPrime

    Dr. Khalid Ahmad Shalaby

    Dr. Khalid Ahmad Shalaby

    Head of the Training Committee

    Former General Manager, General Administration of Reference Laboratories, Egyptian Drug Authority

    Dr. May Ahmad

    Dr. May Ahmad

    Head of the Regulatory Affairs Committee

    Expert in biologicals, synthetic peptides and extractables & leachables; former Head of the Biosimilars Unit, Egyptian Drug Authority

    Dr. Samah Shawakat

    Dr. Samah Shawakat

    Head of the Quality Management Systems Committee

    Medical device expert; former Head of the Diagnostics Unit, Egyptian Drug Authority

    Dr. Fouad Darras

    Dr. Fouad Darras

    Legal Advisor

    CEO, Bara’a for Pharmaceutical Patent Consultation

    Experts’ Office membership

    Put your expertise to work for the industry.

    Join a community of experts working to develop Arab pharma, exchange knowledge and build professional capability.

    15+years of practical experience
    $100annual fee after acceptance
    Explore membership requirements

    The Scientific Committee reviews applications monthly against the published requirements.

    Let’s talk about what you need.

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