On March 6th, 2024, the College of Pharmacy at Gulf Medical University organized an event in honor of the International Women’s Day. The occasion served as a tribute to the remarkable achievements and invaluable contributions of women in the healthcare profession, with a particular focus on the accomplishments in the pharmacy sector in the UAE.
The event, attended by students and faculty members, created a vibrant atmosphere for the exchange of knowledge and the sharing of unique perspectives.
The event featured a stellar lineup of speakers, each bringing a wealth of expertise to contribute to the event’s success as a valuable forum for attendees to explore the multifaceted world of pharmacy. The speakers included:
- Khadeja Al-Marshoud, Ph.D. – Expert Clinical Pharmacist at Emirates Health Services
- Arwa Al-Nahdi, Ph.D. – Head of Pharmacy, IBHO Hospital
- Salwa Al-Balooshi, Ph.D. – Head of Pharmacy, Kuwait Hospital
- Noura Emadeldin Abdelaal – Head of Regulating Controlled Products & Precursor Chemicals Section, Drug Department, and Head of Pharmacovigilance Section-MOHAP
- Ms. Mouza Al-Shehhi – Senior Procurement Specialist, Julphar
- Ms. Amal Jasem – Procurement Specialist, Julphar
- Ms. Afra Al-Khatri – Team Leader, Julphar
- Dr. Eiman Al-Dhuhoori – Formulation Research Scientist 1, Research & Development- Julphar
- Dr. Sumayya Mohammad – Formulation Research Scientist 1, Research & Development-Julphar
- Dr. Nouf Al-Ajjalal – Formulation Research Scientist 1, Research & Development, -Julphar
- Ms. Maryam Al Tamimi – Supervisor –Packaging Department, -Julphar
- Ms. Mouza AlKalbani – Team Leader-Julphar
The Dean; Prof. Muhammad Al-Shorbagy commented “We are deeply appreciative of the incredible role that women play in the pharmacy field in the UAE. Our International Women’s Day event was not only a celebration, but a heartfelt recognition of the indispensable contributions made by women, who are undeniably a mainstay of success in our profession.”
