Aramex opens specialized healthcare hub in Dubai South to enhance regional pharmaceutical logistics

UAE—Aramex, a global logistics and transportation provider, has opened a dedicated regional healthcare and pharmaceutical hub in Dubai South Free Zone.

This expansion strengthens the company’s position in the rapidly growing life sciences and medical supply chain sector.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention recently certified the warehouse, confirming its compliance with national healthcare standards.

The facility’s strategic location within the Free Zone allows healthcare and pharmaceutical companies to benefit from the zone’s regulatory and operational advantages.

Meeting rising demand for compliant solutions

Fadi Azzi, Senior Logistics Director at Aramex, emphasized the hub’s significance.

“With the launch of our dedicated healthcare hub, we are elevating the standards of pharmaceutical logistics in the region,” he said.

Azzi added that the company aims to provide healthcare partners with a resilient, compliant, and fully integrated supply chain that enables them to serve patients faster, more safely, and with greater reliability.

The healthcare hub delivers end-to-end logistics solutions that help companies capitalize on the region’s strategic advantages while addressing the priorities of senior and operational leaders.

This approach enables businesses to accelerate market growth and equips supply chain, logistics, and operations managers with compliant, temperature-controlled infrastructure that drives efficiency.

World-Class Facility and Infrastructure

Quality managers and pharmacists gain access to a fully Ministry of Health-certified facility that operates according to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards and ISO-backed quality systems.

Healthcare providers benefit from a tightly regulated environment that safeguards product integrity throughout the distribution process.

The hub spans 5,600 square meters and features advanced temperature-controlled environments.

These include ambient storage, cold rooms, and freezer units capable of handling the full spectrum of pharmaceutical temperature requirements, ensuring products remain within their specified conditions.

Integrated logistics services

As part of Aramex’s broader strategy, the hub consolidates a comprehensive suite of logistics services into one integrated operation.

These services include freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and last-mile delivery.

This vertical integration offers healthcare clients a consistent, compliant, and highly dependable supply chain solution across the region.

Positioning for future growth

The new regional healthcare hub expands Aramex’s operations and shows our commitment to delivering compliant, patient-focused logistics across the GCC.

As demand for agile, temperature-controlled pharmaceutical supply chains continues to grow, the company positions itself as a trusted partner able to support the region’s evolving healthcare ecosystem.