Key Development | Description | Pharma Benefits |
Economic Partnership Agreements | EAEU-UAE signed in June 2025 to boost trade/investment; potential FTAs across GCC with mutual pharma certification recognition. | Simplified cross-border approvals, easier market entry. |
Harmonization of Registration Certificates | GCC's centralized procedure unifies approvals; EAEU certs align with global norms for expedited GCC entry via reliance on EMA/FDA equivalents. | Reduced national filings, faster unified access. |
Mutual Recognition of GMP | GCC advances joint GMP inspections for mutual recognition; EAEU GMP increasingly accepted under FTAs. | Minimized duplicate audits, seamless compliance transfer. |
Other Facilitation Measures | SFDA/UAE accept prior approvals from stringent regulators; shared clinical data and supply chain standards. | Cut timelines/costs by up to 30%, eased multi-country launches. |
