Abu Dhabi to host inaugural pharma logistics winter university

The inaugural Pharma Logistics Winter University will be held from 3-7 February 2025, supported by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and hosted by Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi. This transformative initiative aims to cultivate future global leaders in pharmaceutical logistics through a comprehensive and immersive five-day programme tailored for regional and international students, management trainees and junior professionals.

This pioneering programme is co-founded by Etihad Cargo, Pharma.Aero, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the University of Antwerp, and Khalifa University. Together, these partners bring unmatched expertise to create a platform that bridges academic learning with industry application. Abu Dhabi’s central location ensures access to global and regional markets, fostering an environment where innovation and talent flourish.

Abu Dhabi is emerging as a global hub for life sciences and healthcare, driven by its strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and visionary investments. The Pharma Logistics Winter University builds on the success of the 2022 edition of the Pharma Logistics Masterclass, also held in Abu Dhabi. While the Masterclass focuses on specialised industry-level knowledge and senior professionals, the Pharma Logistics Winter University will be an annual initiative hosted exclusively in Abu Dhabi, offering a dedicated platform for developing young talent, students and management trainees within pharmaceutical logistics. This new programme complements the Pharma Logistics Masterclass by providing a more structured, immersive educational experience that addresses the emirate’s bro…