In its continued push to attract global investments, Andhra Pradesh Government is showcasing its exclusive medical device park project at the Arab Health Exhibition 2016, Dubai on Tuesday.

The 3-day exhibition starting today at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre was inaugurated by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Ruler of Dubai.

“Arab Health Exhibition is a great platform to launch this project. It will assure global attention and interest and will go a long way in making this unique project a huge success,” said Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator, Association of Indian Medical Device Manufacturers (AIMED). It has expected participation of over 4000 pharma and medical device companies besides investor community.

The AP health commissioner, KV Satyanarayana is leading a delegation to the event. Gopinath MD of AP Medical Infrastructure Corporation said the State government has already earmarked 200 acres near Vishakhapatnam to build country’s first and among the world’s most advanced medical device manufacturing park.

In a global first for any manufacturing park, it will have a dedicated research, development and incubation centre to ensure that country becomes a global leader in chosen niche medical device verticals.