Almarai Participates as Visionary Partner at the 4th Edition of MEAPEN 2025

Almarai, the Middle East's leading food and beverage manufacturer and distributor – and the world's largest vertically integrated dairy company, participated in the 4th edition of the Middle Eastern Alliance for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Congress (MEAPEN 2025) through its subsidiary, IPNC. The event was held in Dubai from 25–26 April 2025, where Almarai took part as the Visionary Partner—the highest level of sponsorship—highlighting its commitment to supporting scientific advancements and offering innovative solutions in clinical nutrition. This aligns with Almarai’s vision to promote health and wellbeing through high-quality, integrated nutritional solutions that meet the needs of the healthcare sector and contribute to improving quality of life.

The conference served as a leading platform, bringing together more than 600 participants from various medical fields, featuring over 80 speakers, and hosting 20 sponsoring organizations. The event showcased the latest developments and innovations in enteral and parenteral nutrition technologies, underlining its role in advancing clinical practices across the region.

Commenting on the company’s participation at the conference, Faisal Al-Fahadi, Executive Vice President at Almarai, said: "Almarai’s involvement in the 4th MEAPEN Conference is part of our strategy to reinforce our role as a key partner in developing clinical nutrition solutions in the region. We believe that innovation and collaboration with the healthcare sector are critical to improving the quality of care, and through this event, we aim to support research and technologies that contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future."

Echoing the sentiment, Dr. Firas Hammouda, Head of Medical Nutrition and Infant Nutrition at Almarai, said: "Through our participation, we seek to offer advanced clinical nutrition solutions tailored to the dietary needs of patients in the GCC and across the region, reflecting our unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare quality and aligning with international standards. The conference represents a unique opportunity to exchange expertise and scientific innovations to address today’s healthcare challenges.”

Almarai remains committed to participating in specialized scientific conferences to foster dialogue and collaboration with healthcare experts and professionals. Through its participation in the 4th MEAPEN Conference, Almarai reaffirms its dedication to delivering innovative solutions that meet patient needs and enhance quality of life—continuously investing in research and development and collaborating with healthcare and academic institutions to drive innovation in clinical nutrition.