Life Sciences in the UAE Dashboard
The Life Sciences in the UAE Dashboard highlights the country's growth in life sciences across sectors, leaders, and patents. A circular chart shows the distribution of companies by subsectors, including Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology, and Biotechnology. The dashboard features the Top-100 Life Sciences Leaders and a map pinpointing major life science companies in cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Patents are analyzed by subsector and year, with a bar chart showing rapid growth from 2015 to 2023.
10,000
Data Points
700
Companies
70
R&D Hubs
125
Leaders
UAE HealthTech Patents
Key Insights:
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Growth in Patents: The UAE has seen a rapid increase in patents, especially from 2020 to 2023, with cumulative patents rising from 293 in 2020 to 1,130 by 2023.
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Patents Per Year: A steady annual rise is visible, with 125 patents registered in 2023, marking a continuous upward trend compared to prior years.
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Collaboration and Innovation: The report emphasizes the UAE's international collaboration and its emerging role as a global hub for HealthTech innovation, addressing complex global challenges.
UAE Life Sciences Patents by Subsector
Key Observations:
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Dominant Categories: The largest portion is attributed to Medical or Veterinary Science, followed by Organic Macromolecular Compounds and Organic Chemistry.
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Smaller segments include Dyes, Paints and Polishes, Agriculture and Forestry, Petroleum Industries, and Fertilizers.Subsector Diversity:
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Notable Representation: Additional subsectors include Biochemistry and Spirits, Investigating or Analyzing Materials, and Animal or Vegetable Oils or Waxes.
UAE Life Sciences Companies Distribution by Subsector
Key Observations:
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Diverse Representation: Companies are spread across multiple subsectors, including Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, and P4 Medicine.
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Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare IT-Systems, and Biotechnology hold a larger share, reflected in broader sections of the chart.Major Segments:
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Smaller Subsectors: Segments such as Advanced Cosmetics, Life Insurance, and Diabetes have smaller representations.