Middle East: Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

Egypt is exploring a dedicated investment fund for biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health technologies, while South Africa strengthens cooperation between tax and consumer authorities to combat illicit goods and positions itself in the global electric mobility and battery value chains. These developments highlight strategic initiatives across African nations to advance healthcare innovation, regulatory enforcement, and sustainable technology sectors.

Israel’s life sciences and healthcare ecosystem enters 2026 with a regulatory spine that stresses trustworthy data mobility, interoperable infrastructure and safe evaluation of AI-enabled interventions.

The healthcare sector is one of the most important strategic sectors in the United Arab Emirates, as it forms a fundamental pillar for achieving social and economic development and enhancing the quality of life.