Himalaya Wellness has initiated the construction of a cutting-edge herbal pharmaceutical factory in Dubai, supported by financing from Emirates Development Bank (EDB), a key financial entity for UAE economic development and industrial progress.
The facility, to be located in Dubai Industrial City, a prominent manufacturing and logistics district, marks an expansion of the global pharmaceutical company’s presence within TECOM Group PJSC’s Dubai ecosystem.
In the first phase, the factory will encompass a 225,000 sq. ft. area and create employment opportunities for 250 professionals.
Inside Himalaya Wellness’ herbal pharmaceutical factory in Dubai
Valued at $54.4 million (AED200 million), the plant will have an annual production capacity of 3 billion tablets, 15 million syrup bottles, and three million units of ointment, with plans to serve global volumes until 2030.
The Himalaya Wellness factory will adhere to strict regulatory standards, including compliance with the European Medicine Agency’s GMP guidelines and World Health Organisation and United States Food and Drug Administration standards, as well as meeting the local Ministry of Health and Prevention’s regulations.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by prominent figures and senior officials, including Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates Development Bank; Mohammed Al Kamali, COO of Manufacturing and Export Development at Dubai Economic Development Corporation; Abdulla Belhoul, CEO of TECOM Group PJSC; Shailendra Malhotra, Global CEO at Himalaya Wellness Company; Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President of Industrial at TECOM Group PJSC; Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group; and Jatin Brahmecha, Global CFO at Himalaya Wellness Company, alongside Lubna Manal and Sufiyan Manal from Himalaya’s leadership team.
The beginning of work on the Dubai Industrial City factory highlights Himalaya Wellness’ commitment to Dubai and the TECOM Group ecosystem.
The group, founded in India in 1930, operates a global research and development (R&D) centre spanning 92,000 sq. ft. at Dubai Science Park, a science-focused business community within TECOM Group and a sister district of Dubai Industrial City.
The Himalaya Wellness factory will collaborate closely with the Dubai Science Park Centre, facilitating cooperation between talent at both locations for new product development, product stability, scale-up activities, and technology transfer.
“Localising the production of medical and wellness products through such factories can help to achieve the strategic national priorities outlined under Operation 300bn, Make it in the Emirates, We are the UAE 2031, and Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’,” Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President of Industrial at TECOM Group PJSC said, highlighting the importance of local pharmaceutical production in safeguarding public health, reducing dependency on global markets, and fostering economic growth.
Shailendra Malhotra, Global CEO at Himalaya Wellness, expressed the significance of Dubai as their strategic location of choice, highlighting its ability to attract global talent for their world-class R&D and manufacturing facility.
He added: “With our global and METAP region headquarters in Dubai, we are happy to have two additional addresses within the city’s most thriving business communities – Dubai Industrial City and Dubai Science Park.”
Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Development Bank, praised the groundbreaking of Himalaya Wellness’ new factory, emphasising on its alignment with the UAE’s government’s ‘Make it in the Emirates’ initiative to support businesses looking to benefit from the country’s value proposition as a global hub for technology-driven manufacturing.
The factory aligns with Himalaya Wellness’ plans to establish Dubai as its sourcing hub for the GCC, Middle East, and regional markets, as well as serving customers in the US, Europe, and select Asia Pacific countries.
The facility will incorporate the latest technology for pharmaceutical product manufacturing, filling, and packing, with automation in warehousing operations to enhance efficiency.
High-quality materials and fixtures will be used during construction, and the factory will incorporate solar energy and water recycling.
EDB’s support for the new Himalaya factory aligns with its efforts to drive economic diversification, support the growth of the healthcare sector, and enhance the UAE’s local manufacturing capabilities.
Dubai Industrial City, established in 2004, is the region’s leading industrial manufacturing and logistics hub, home to more than 800 customers and 300 operational factories.
It is part of TECOM Group’s portfolio of 10 business districts, which also includes Dubai Science Park, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, and Dubai Design District (D3).
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