{
  "id": 14682402,
  "title": "Pierre Fabre Laboratories’ new Dubai hub highlights bold plans for regional growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/pierre-fabre-laboratories-new-dubai-hub-highlights-bold-plans-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T11:27:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/in-focus/2026/10/15/pierre-fabre-laboratories-new-dubai-hub-highlights-bold-plans-for-regional-growth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a leading global player in dermo-cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, has announced the opening of a new regional hub in Dubai, marking its strategic expansion in the Middle East. The company's chief executive, Eric Ducournau, highlighted the importance of Dubai's political stability, investment in science, and commitment to healthcare as key factors in choosing the location for the hub, which will serve as the headquarters for its MEART subsidiary. Ducournau emphasized the company's intention to leverage local expertise and collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to develop products tailored to the needs of the local population. The company's history dates back to 1961, when it was founded by pharmacist Pierre Fabre, who expanded from pharmaceuticals to include dermo-cosmetics, investing in research and development, particularly in oncology and dermatology. With a strong presence in Europe and a growing presence in Asia, the Middle East, and the United States, Pierre Fabre Laboratories aims to double its sales within six years, supported by innovative partnerships and cutting-edge digital technology.",
  "summary": "Dermo-cosmetics and pharmaceutical giant Pierre Fabre Laboratories Group has underlined its ambitions for growth in the Middle East and beyond with the opening a new regional hub in Dubai. The company is a global player with its dermo-cosmetics brands Avène, Ducray, A-Derma, Klorane, and René Furterer, as well as its entire medical division specialising in oncology, dermatology, and rare…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pierre Fabre opens new Dubai hub for regional expansion.",
    "CEO Eric Ducournau cites Dubai's stability and healthcare commitment.",
    "Company aims to double sales in six years with digital innovation."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Pierre Fabre Laboratories’ new Dubai hub highlights bold plans for regional growth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/pierre-fabre-laboratories-new-dubai-hub-highlights-bold-plans-for-14682956",
        "published": "2026-10-15T11:27:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}