On November 12, 2024, faculty from Gulf Medical University College of Pharmacy participated in the First Clinical Research Forum in the UAE. The Forum was organized by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention at Intercontinental Dubai Festival City. This one-day Forum showcased research trends and future directions in the UAE.

Main highlights from the Forum were:
- Increasing research grants in the UAE.
- Encouraging practice-academia collaboration.
- Increased number of high-quality clinical trials.
- Expanding research productivity in the clinical field.