M42 and Mubadala Bio’s GMSC Sign Exclusive Outsourcing Agreement for Medical Supply Chain Resilience and Operational Strength

M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, and Global Medical Supply Chain (GMSC), a subsidiary of Mubadala Bio, a life sciences company committed to advancing better health outcomes for the UAE and beyond, have entered into an outsourcing agreement to strengthen medical supply chain services across M42’s healthcare network.

Signed on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, the UAE’s flagship industrial platform, the agreement reflects both organisations’ commitment to supporting the UAE’s priorities to localise critical industries, strengthen supply chain resilience, and build a future-ready healthcare system. The agreement was executed by Dimitris Moulavasilis, Group Chief Executive Officer, M42, and Hamad Husein Al Marzooqi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mubadala Bio, and witnessed by Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala’s UAE Investments platform.

Under the agreement, GMSC will manage a fully integrated supply chain model across M42’s network, covering sourcing and procurement, demand planning, warehousing, distribution and inventory management. The partnership spans pharmaceuticals, medical consumables, equipment and instruments, ensuring reliable and consistent supply across healthcare facilities.

Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala’s UAE Investments platform, said: “This agreement marks a significant step forward for Mubadala in its efforts to support realising the UAE’s ambition to build a globally leading, self-sustaining healthcare and life sciences ecosystem. By uniting Mubadala Bio’s specialised capabilities with M42’s scale, we are strengthening supply chain resilience while accelerating the development of in-country capabilities that will underpin long-term national health security, industrial growth, and global competitiveness.”

Dimitris Moulavasilis, Group Chief Executive Officer, M42, said: “A resilient and integrated supply chain is fundamental to M42’s health intelligence ecosystem. Joining forces with Mubadala Bio’s GMSC marks an important step in our transformation journey as we strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centric care with greater operational efficiency while supporting the UAE’s supply chain resilience and localisation ambitions. Collaborations like this are central to our mission of reimagining health through innovation, operational excellence and global best practice.”

Hamad Husein Al Marzooqi, Group Deputy CEO, Mubadala Bio, said: “The partnership agreement with M42 reflects Mubadala Bio’s commitment to delivering end-to-end pharmaceutical logistics across the UAE. Through GMSC, we are enabling more integrated and resilient supply chain systems that ensure healthcare providers have reliable access to high-quality medical products. We are proud to collaborate with M42 and support its extensive network of world-class healthcare facilities.”

As part of the agreement, GMSC will work closely with M42’s clinical and operational teams to optimise demand forecasting, improve procurement efficiency, and enhance inventory visibility across the network. The collaboration is expected to improve service reliability, reduce supply disruption risks, and drive cost efficiencies at scale.

By combining M42’s scale and innovation with GMSC’s specialised expertise, the agreement  supports the UAE’s ambition to build a more self-reliant and globally competitive healthcare ecosystem. As the nation advances its industrial and healthcare priorities, collaborations like this play a critical role in strengthening in-country capabilities, enhancing operational readiness, and enabling sustainable growth across the sector.

Mubadala Bio’s GMSC Opens New Facility, Significantly Scaling Up Operations

Global Medical Supply Chain (GMSC), part of Mubadala Bio, today announced the opening of a new 2,500 sqm warehouse in KEZAD, significantly enhancing its operational capacity. The expansion enables GMSC, which operates under the Pharma Logistics vertical of Mubadala Bio, to support the company’s long-term growth strategy and reinforce its commitment to advancing the UAE’s healthcare supply chain infrastructure.

With this expansion, GMSC has more than doubled its warehouse area from 2,266 sqm to 4,766 sqm and more than tripled its total pallet capacity from 2,000 to 6,500. In addition, the cold chain area has increased from 20 sqm to 100 sqm, enhancing the company’s ability to handle temperature-sensitive medical supplies.

Hamad Husein Al Marzooqi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Bio said: “GMSC’s expansion reflects Mubadala Bio’s commitment to strengthening the UAE’s healthcare supply chain infrastructure. This milestone increases logistics capacity and scalability, supporting national drug security and enabling the efficient, reliable delivery of critical medicines and medical products across the country.”

GMSC is a leading national provider of end-to-end medical supply chain solutions in the UAE. The company delivers a full spectrum of services, including demand planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, warehousing and maintenance of medical equipment. With over 10,000 different SKUs, GMSC supports around 200 healthcare facilities in the UAE and works with a network of nearly 400 suppliers to ensure reliable and efficient access to medical products across the country. As part of Mubadala Bio’s Pharma Logistics vertical, GMSC plays a central role in strengthening the UAE’s healthcare infrastructure and advancing national drug security.

Mubadala Bio Acquires Full Ownership of IDS and GMSC

Mubadala Bio, a life sciences company committed to advancing better health outcomes for the UAE and beyond, announced that it has finalized the full acquisition of Al Ittihad Drug Store (IDS) and Global Medical Supply Chain (GMSC) from Yas Holding’s GlobalOne Healthcare Holding, following the initial 80% acquisition at the end of 2024.

The completion of this transaction reflects Mubadala Bio’s continued progress in building a vertically integrated life sciences platform in the UAE. By bringing together biopharmaceutical manufacturing and pharmaceutical logistics under a unified strategy, the company is reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the national life sciences ecosystem.

Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, CEO of Mubadala’s UAE Investments Platform and Chairman of Mubadala Bio said: “This strategic move supports Mubadala Bio’s vertical integration strategy, creating greater efficiency and stronger coordination across the life sciences value chain. It also reinforces national drug security by ensuring essential healthcare products are consistently available across the UAE.”

Low Ping, Group CEO of Yas Holding, commented: “We are pleased to confirm Mubadala Bio’s full ownership and control of IDS and GMSC.  The proven capability and reach of both companies will help ensure resilience and efficiency not just across Mubadala Bio’s growing life sciences platform, but also our national healthcare supply chain”.

Through full ownership of IDS and GMSC, Mubadala Bio advances its mission to strengthen national drug security, reinforce critical pharmaceutical distribution networks, and help build a robust, integrated life sciences ecosystem that supports the UAE’s ambition for a resilient, innovation-driven healthcare sector.

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