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How to Start a Medical, Surgical Equipment & Instruments Trading Business with Meydan Free Zone
The UAE medical devices market reached USD 2.61 billion in 2024, with a projected CAGR of 9.04% through 2029 to reach USD 4.015 billion.[1] The UAE medical technology market as a whole is projected at USD 3.02 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at an 8.59% CAGR.[2] The country's commitment to world-class healthcare, its position as a regional medical tourism hub, substantial government hospital construction programmes across all seven emirates, and 5,020 licensed healthcare facilities in Dubai alone make this one of the most commercially attractive medical equipment markets in the Middle East. Major brands including GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips Medical Systems, and Medtronic all maintain significant UAE operations.
For medical and surgical equipment traders, the combination of a large existing installed base, continuous new hospital construction, and the technology refresh cycle of existing facilities creates a structurally robust market.
4773.b1 - Medical, Surgical Equipment & Instruments Trading
Activity 4773.b1 covers the trading of medical, surgical equipment, and instruments. This encompasses diagnostic imaging equipment, surgical instruments and sets, operating theatre equipment, patient monitoring systems, infusion pumps, hospital beds and furniture, endoscopy equipment, dental equipment, physiotherapy devices, and all medical and surgical tools and equipment used in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment.
Activity 4773.b1 covers medical, surgical equipment, and instruments. Laboratory scientific instruments are covered under 4773.91.
Veterinary equipment falls under activity 4773.b2.
In short: if you are trading medical and surgical equipment and instruments for human healthcare, you are in. Veterinary equipment and laboratory scientific instruments have separate activity codes.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| HOSPITALS & CLINICS | Hospital & Clinical Equipment Traders Traders supplying diagnostic imaging equipment, surgical instruments, patient monitoring systems, hospital beds, operating theatre equipment, and medical devices to UAE hospitals, day surgery centres, and specialist clinics. |
| SPECIALIST & DIAGNOSTICS | Specialist Medical Equipment Distributors Distributors supplying dental equipment, ophthalmic instruments, orthopaedic implants, physiotherapy equipment, and specialist medical devices to specialist clinics and diagnostic centres across the UAE. |
Activity Details
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic imaging equipmentX-ray systems, ultrasound machines, CT scanners, MRI components, and diagnostic imaging devices for clinical diagnosis across hospital and clinic settings. | Hospital furniture & equipment Electrically adjustable hospital beds, examination couches, wheelchairs, IV stands, and hospital ward and clinical furniture. |
| Surgical instruments & setsScalpels, forceps, retractors, clamps, scissors, and complete surgical instrument sets for operating theatre procedures. | Operating theatre & sterile equipment Operating tables, surgical lights, sterilisers, autoclaves, and operating theatre equipment for surgical facility fitout. |
| Patient monitoring systems | Vital signs monitors, ECG machines, pulse oximeters, patient defibrillators, and bedside monitoring equipment for clinical patient care. |
Third-Party Approval
This activity does not require third-party approval to obtain a business license from Meydan Free Zone.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is not subject to AML compliance requirements.
References
- ¹ Statista. (2024). Medical Devices — UAE Market Forecast. statista.com
- ² Statista. (2024). Medical Technology — UAE Market Forecast. statista.com
