Dr Mona Al Moussli
CEO, Profesisonals Regulatory Affairs
Over the last 16 years of my career, I have developed strong working relationships with the various Ministries’ of Health (MOH) in the Middle East and thus consolidated my presence as a seasoned pharmaceutical regulatory affairs professional in the region. I have completed my B. Pharm in 2002 from Dubai Pharmacy college and Master of Science in EU Regulatory affairs from KREMS , Vienna University and MBA from Preston University. .In 2013, I co-founded Professional Regulatory Affairs (PRA), a leading healthcare regulatory consultancy in the Middle East. To further uphold the ethics and compliance standards within the industry, I also persevered with Dubai Pharmacy College, industry experts and authorities to set up the GCC Regulatory Affairs (RA) Course, a first-of-its-kind certification, which educates graduates and professionals on the new career advancements and opportunities in this sector to become industry experts. My true passion lies in helping authorities to find solutions and apply policies and regulations, which will lead to better health and safety within the regional communities. I have been instrumental in launching the GCC Regulatory Affairs Pharma Summit in 2015 and running it successfully for the last five years in Dubai. I also launched PHARMA REG AFRI summit , MEVAS and ACRAS summits in the region . I am advisory board member with Dubai Pharmacy College and a member with the Women’s’ Business Council at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce I have been recently elected as a board member at Emirates Medical Association - Pharmacy chapter
Amr Abdalla
Novo Nordisk Pharma Gulf
Quality Assurance Manager
Amr Abdalla is the Quality Assurance Manager in Novo Nordisk, a position he
has held since 2017.
Amr Abdalla qualified as a pharmacist in 2007, earned his Bachelor of
Pharmacy in 2007. He worked as community pharmacist before joining the
pharma industry.
Amr has held various positions within Abbott and Novo Nordisk sales, safety
and quality.
Amr is Qualified Lead Auditor with a 10years of experience in quality
assurance within the pharmaceutical industry, developing and maintaining
quality management system and certified lead auditor.
ISO9001 Certified, Pharmacovigilance Quality Management System certified,
LEAN process certified, Lean Six Sigma Foundations certified, Lean Six
Sigma Green belt certified.Amr is part of the Corporate Process Groups for middle east and Africa.
Amr likes riding bicycles, reading and fishing and has interest in
Programming.
AISHA SULTAN Al MHEIRI
Scientific office,
Government Affairs & Policy Lead Johnson and Johnson – Middle East & Africa
Aisha is a distinguished leader in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors with a notable career at Johnson & Johnson (J&J). She joined the company in April 2017 as the UAE Scientific Office Manager and later expanded her role to lead Regulatory Affairs for the GCC, focusing on hematology and oncology. Aisha successfully accelerated the launch of several new products in the region.
In September 2019, she took on the position of Government Affairs and Policy Manager for the Middle East, where she applied her expertise in insights generation, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership to spearhead various initiatives and collaborations in the UAE.
In 2022, Aisha was appointed as the JNJ-Women in STEM and Emiratization ambassador, encouraging women to pursue careers in science and supporting the UAE government's efforts to attract talent to the private sector. During the same year, she was selected for the global ONE YOUNG WORLD program, focusing on sustainability development goals, and participated in the inaugural UAE MOHAP BE BOLD 2022 Program aimed at advancing the healthcare ecosystem.
Currently, Aisha is a cohort member in the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership and Development (Cohort 7) and previously completed the UAE Government leadership program led by NAFIS. Her recent promotion in 2023 appointed her as the Government Affairs and Policy Lead for the MEA, covering JJIM and JJMT sectors, and she has been elected as Co-Chair of the UAE Working Group in PHARMG. Additionally, she has served as a board member for the Multinational Business Group (MCBG) since February 2024.
Before joining J&J, Aisha worked for six years at the Ministry of Health and Prevention in Dubai as the Unit Section Head for Import and Export. She led significant projects, including the MOHAP Electronic Transformation and the ISO accreditation project for the quality control laboratory.
Aisha holds a BSc in Pharmacy from the Higher Colleges of Technology and is the first Emirati to obtain a master’s degree in developing pharmaceutical formulations from Dubai Pharmacy College.
Assem Elsayad
Higher Education Management Expert
I’ve been leading in the world of higher education management for over 15 years, and it’s been an incredible journey. Right now, I’m the Academic Affairs Manager at Saudi German Health Group – UAE, where I’ve achieved milestones like securing institutional accreditation, establishing academic collaborations with top universities, and even quadrupling program admissions. One of my favorite accomplishments? Creating a shadowing program for students passionate about medicine—it’s so rewarding to see their enthusiasm. Before this, I spent over a decade at the British University in Egypt (BUE). There, I wore many hats, from enhancing quality assurance standards to building bridges with UK universities. I loved shaping student experiences and mentoring my team to work efficiently and creatively. I started my professional journey as a computer engineer and eventually combined my tech-savvy mindset with my love for education. I’m even pursuing an MBA now, which keeps me sharp and forward-thinking. What keeps me going? It’s knowing that my work directly impacts students, faculty, and institutions, helping them grow and excel. I’m all about building strong relationships, staying reliable, and finding innovative ways to improve everything I touch. It’s not just a career, it’s my passion.
Linda Majid
Regulatory Affairs Manager – NAOS Middle East
Sales – Medical Marketing – Regulatory Affairs
Linda Majid is the Regulatory Affairs Manager for GCC at NAOS Middle East a leading dermo-cosmetics company worldwide for BIODERMA – ESTHEDERM – ETAT PUR.
With over 23 years of experience Linda Majid has made significant contributions to different departments starting from sales to marketing and landing in the Regulatory Affairs world.
Throughout her career, Linda Majid has worked with different specialities of medical doctors (dermatologists – paediatricians – GPs – Gynaecologists - Oncologists) in different projects inside UAE and recently with all related health authorities across GCC.
Shifting to Medical Marketing was the BUZZ that shaped her experience & changed her point of view on Pharma career field!
She is widely recognized for strong communications, relation, determination and challenging the difficulties where also she is well known a success seeker!
Linda Majid is passionate about discovering new fields that related to her expertise where she can utilize her knowledge and skills to upgrade the relevant function.
Today, Linda Majid will be sharing insights on [Phrama Aura], providing valuable perspectives on being pharmacist doesn’t mean only to be steady in the store!
Nouf Alhosani
Teaching Assistant (Higher College of Technology)
Nouf Alhosani is a dedicated academic professional currently serving as a Teaching Assistant in the Pharmacy program at the Higher Colleges of Technology. With a solid background in pharmacy practice, she integrates real-world experience into her teaching, promoting student engagement and academic excellence
Her professional journey includes extensive experience in patient counseling, medication management, and innovative healthcare solutions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led a telemedicine initiative to ensure patients received uninterrupted care, demonstrating adaptability and leadership.
Dr. Rasha Bustami
Head Of Outpatient Pharmacies Dr.Sulaiman Al Habib Group – UAE
I’m Dr. Rasha Bustami
I am a pharmacist with more than 18 years of experience in the UAE(Dubai) I worked with the “Life group” of pharmacies, “Bin sina group” of pharmacies and I am currently working in the Dr. Sulaiman al Habib medical group as head of the Outpatient sector of pharmacies.
Certified trainer by EMCT (Emirates association for management consultants and trainers).
During my years of experience, I have developed multi-unit, and retail Management skills.
I was following all the store operations, opening stores , developing employees, leading my store management team to achieve business targets, preparing the budget, and action plans for the business with management.
Dr. Rawya Kredly
HMedical and Regulatory Affairs Director - Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar)
Dr. Rawya is a clinical pharmacist with broad Medical and Pharmaceutical knowledge, experience in various aspects of the Pharmaceutical Industry especially Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance, as well as knowledge and experience in the research field. She has a M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy (with Distinction) – Queen’s University, UK.
Dr. Rawya began her career at Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Jordan since 1998 till 1999, and she is currently the Regulatory Affairs & Medical Affairs Director at Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar), Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates since 2020 – to the present date.
In her role in Regulatory affairs, she displays and actions leadership in all aspects of Regulatory Affairs for company product portfolio of generics and novel products, including product development and submissions.
She is also an expert in defining the strategic regulatory direction for pipeline development and global launch excellence for a significant dedicated R&D budget. In addition, Dr. Rawya is knowledgeable of partnering with R&D and Global Strategic Marketing leaders as well another functional leader to develop and implement strategy for pipeline development and global launch excellence.
Haitham Alsalman,
Haitham Alsalman, a distinguished Job Search Advisor, excels in guiding individuals through the UAE and GCC job markets, uncovering hidden opportunities. He founded the Job Market Hacking consulting program, offering innovative strategies for navigating complex job landscapes. With expertise in business, cultural insights, and psychological aspects of job interviews, Haitham transforms job-seeking challenges into triumphs. His insights stem from personal career transitions, enhanced by his certification as a Proposals Manager (APMP). Passionate about redefining job hunting, Haitham's mantra is, "Be so valuable you never ask for jobs again." He enjoys specialty coffee, adores cats, and is a heavy metal enthusiast.
Kristen Zhao
Kristen Zhao is a trained pharmacist (University of Auckland) and lawyer (University of Sydney) with an interdisciplinary skillset and diverse career spanning multiple industries. Beginning her career journey as a pharmacist, Kristen dedicated herself to patient care and medication management. Driven by a passion for service and new experiences, she became a flight attendant, refining her customer service skills and understanding of global cultures. Her quest for knowledge and justice led her to a legal career. As an Investigator at the New Zealand Health and Disability Commission, she contributed to public health initiatives and legal investigations. She then excelled as an Operations Manager in the corporate sector, demonstrating leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial acumen. Kristen is now a Legal & Compliance Manager at Novo Nordisk in the UAE, where she leverages her multifaceted background to manage legal and compliance assessments, ensuring high level of business ethics for the organization. Her multifaceted career path exemplifies her adaptability, resilience, and steadfast commitment to both personal and professional growth.
