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Al Borg targets 200 centres across Mena

DUBAI, June 27, 2016

Al Borg Laboratories, the largest chain of diagnostic centres in Mena, is aiming to increase the number of laboratories from 47 to 200 across the region, Dr Sameh Al Sheikh, the company’s CEO said.
 
This will coincide with launching the First Health & Bio Informatics Company in Mena, he added.

Dr Al Sheikh was speaking a celebration event to mark the company’s 15 years of business in the UAE.

With a track record of 17 years in the laboratory business, Al Borg is present in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Ethiopia. It is the largest chain of private standalone medical laboratories in Mena region with over 47 Laboratories conducting over 6 million tests a year. Over the years the company has developed strong clientele across the GCC market supported by strong logistic network and a combine professional manpower of over 1,100 employees.

In 2013, the company entered into a strategic partnership with Quest Diagnostics (USA) to market all the diagnostic information services and products from Quest Diagnostics in Saudi Arabia.

Under the agreement the clients have access to high quality testing and lab services to reduce healthcare spending while enabling patients to embrace prevention and take charge of their health.

“This collaboration ensures access to quality diagnostic insights for all our customers, and is a perfect opportunity to strengthen our presence in the Mena region helping us transform the local healthcare infrastructure,” Dr Al Sheikh said.

 “We are extremely happy to complete 15 successful years in the UAE. We pride ourselves on providing attention to the menu test details and adhere to high international standards in record time, which exceeds our clients’ expectations. Our services and solutions include offering customer's quality diagnostic insights, and providing them with integrated solutions that enhance our ability to serve patients better,” he added.

Hosam Fouad, country manager of Al Borg Laboratories in UAE, said: “What began as a small firm with just one lab in UAE, has risen up to stand tall amongst the business leads of the time with 6 owned labs and other 9 outsourced laboratories inside health care facilities which is totally managed by Al Borg laboratories across UAE.

“According to our company 2020 vision our target is to increase the number of laboratories in UAE to 22 laboratories as well as expanding our laboratory management projects with the health care providers looking to improve the quality and operation standards at their laboratory departments.” – TradeArabia News Service




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