UAE: Modern Pharmaceutical, Thumbay Pharmacies sign "Groundbreaking" agreement
Modern Pharmaceutical LLC (MPC) and Thumbay Pharmacies of the Thumbay Group, in a joint press release announced an agreement that will authorise MPC to take over the management of all operations of Thumbay Pharmacies.
The two companies described the deal as "Groundbreaking and Market Changing Agreements" in UAE.
MPC is a leading healthcare distributor with a successful track record of more than 50 year of market presence representing top global players in pharma, health and consumer care.
Thumbay Group on the other hand is a diversified business conglomerate with operations across 20 sectors, including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies in UAE and India.
"Two major players in the healthcare sector have agreed to join forces in the pharmacy business authorising MPC to take full operational control of all Thumbay Pharmacies with immediate effect," the press statement stated.
"Thumbay's vision 2021 was to put a stronger focus on the running of its hospital operations, while MPC had a concept offering to run operations for pharmacies as a one-stop-service. Under the innovative agreements, Thumbay will transfer the management and financial governance of its pharmacy estate to MPC’s Patient & Customer Division. Thumbay and MPC will then work together to provide an integrated approach to healthcare provision for Thumbay’s pharmacy customers in hospitals and community settings," it added.
"MPC's concept empowers healthcare organizations to focus on their core business while utilizing MPC’s service excellence, network, systems capabilities, and leadership support to manage and enhance their pharmacy operations benefiting also from MPC’s market presence. “Make medicine and healthcare services more accessible” the same vision and similar corporate values shared by MPC & Thumbay have been a great foundation to frame and seal the partnership. Thumbay pharmacies will be benefiting from MPC’s operational excellence, system applications, partner portfolio, logistics, product security, compliance & marketing to provide the best possible services to patients and pharmacy customers in the UAE. MPC under a fixed term management contract, will take over the entire operational control of all pharmacies while the ownership of the Pharmacy estate will remain with Thumbay Group," it further added.
About MPC:
A part of Albatha Holding, MPC Modern Pharmaceutical Company (LLC) was founded with one primary aim - becoming the leading healthcare distributor in the UAE. Hence, the organization invested in the best physical and digital infrastructure, automation, logistics, and people to guarantee all partners and customers the most advanced facilities and services possible. Over the last decades, the initial vision has become a successful UAE story. MPC is leading the market as the strongest healthcare distributor, providing pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products to more than 2,500 pharmacies, hospitals, institutions, retailers, and wholesalers representing global market leaders in the UAE. www.mpchealthcare.com / www.albatha.com
About Thumbay Pharmacies:
Thumbay Pharmacy is a well-known and trusted brand in retail pharmacy services within the UAE and part of Thumbay Group, a UAE-based diversified business conglomerate with operations across 20 sectors. The organization grew to be a well-established healthcare business with thousands of satisfied customers served by its team of committed healthcare professionals. Thumbay Pharmacies always aim to serve as a one-stop solution for all queries on medicines & associated products both in terms of availability and advice. www.thumbaypharmacy.com / www.thumbay.com
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London, Nov 22: A bomb disposal squad deployed as a “precaution” to the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport concluded an investigation into a "security incident" on Friday after making a “suspect package” safe.
The South Terminal of Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest airport after Heathrow, which was briefly shut owing to the incident reopened following the incident.
The Gatwick is around 45 km south of London.
Two people detained during the enquiries have since been allowed to continue their journey as the airport was opened.
“Police have concluded their investigation into a report of a suspect package at Gatwick Airport. Officers from the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team made the package safe, and the airport has been handed back to its operator,” Sussex Police said in an updated statement.
“Two people detained while enquiries were ongoing have subsequently been allowed to continue their journeys. There will remain an increased police presence in the area to assist with passengers accessing the South Terminal for onward travel,” the statement added.
Earlier on Friday, the incident caused severe disruption at the busy airport’s South Terminal, while the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport remained unaffected.
“Police were called to the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport at 8.20 am on Friday (November 22) following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage,” a Sussex Police statement said.
“To ensure the safety of the public, staff and other airport users, a security cordon has been put in place whilst the matter is dealt with. As a precaution, an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is being deployed to the airport. This is causing significant disruption and some roads around the South Terminal have been closed. We’d advise the public to avoid the area where possible,” it said.
Footage on social media taken outside the airport showed crowds of frustrated travellers being moved away from the terminal building.
Gatwick said it was working hard to resolve the issue.
“A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident," the airport said in a social media post.
“Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our top priority. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”
Train and bus services that serve the airport were also impacted while the police carried out their inquiries.
In an unrelated incident in south London on Friday morning, the US Embassy area in Nine Elms by the River Thames was the scene of a controlled explosion by Scotland Yard dealing with what they believe may have been a “hoax device”.
“We can confirm the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ago was a controlled explosion carried out by officers,” the Metropolitan Police said in a post on X.
“Initial indications are that the item was a hoax device. An investigation will now follow. Some cordons will remain in place for the time being but the majority of the police response will now be stood down,” it added.
