Every day, millions of people globally rely on medical devices like syringes, IV containers, inhalers and diagnostic tools to protect and preserve their health. Today, a new chapter in medical innovation is being written and driven by the United Arab Emirates.

For the first time, a UAE-made healthcare material for the regulated market to enhance patient care, is playing a vital role in supporting critical healthcare applications globally, reflecting the nation’s growing leadership in the healthcare sector.

Borouge, a leading petrochemical company based in Abu Dhabi, has launched its first-ever locally manufactured healthcare solution as part of its dedicated Bormed™️ range of polyolefins. Powered by Borealis’ advanced Borstar® technology, Bormed™ RG868MO is designed to meet the stringent demands of medical and pharmaceutical applications—from syringes to drug delivery systems. This significant milestone places the UAE firmly on the map as a producer of high-performance healthcare-grade materials, empowering medical industries with reliable, consistent and safer solutions.

The launch comes at a time of rapid growth in the global healthcare materials market. According to Fortune Business Insights, the market was valued at $28 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $44 billion by 2029, at an annual growth rate of 6.8%. As demand rises for safer, sustainable and more advanced medical devices, the need for high-quality materials has never been greater.

Bormed™️ polyolefins, including specially developed polyethylene and polypropylene grades, are designed to meet the challenging technical demands of the healthcare sector. These materials are used in a wide range of life-saving applications, from syringes, catheters and inhalers to pharmaceutical packaging like fluid bags, blister packs and bottles. The importance of material consistency, traceability and superior quality in these applications cannot be overstated: patient safety depends on it.

“Choosing Borouge’s healthcare-grade materials is a decisive step toward building a resilient and future-ready healthcare system,” said Mr. Mounir Haddad, CEO of Abu Dhabi Medical Devices. “Locally produced polyolefins designed for medical and pharmaceutical use ensure supply security, regulatory compliance and patient safety. This advancement strengthens our ability to meet rising demand while positioning the UAE as a global leader in healthcare innovation.”

The Bormed™️ concept is founded on three core principles: service, commitment and conformance, our strong commitment to bring value, conformance to regulations and provide fast and professional services to the healthcare industry. Bormed is all about striving to deliver peace of mind to the full value chain and ensure utmost patient care and safety.

This holistic approach guarantees that Borouge’s healthcare customers benefit from the stability, reliability and continuous supply they need to deliver safe and timely treatment to patients.

Among the standout products in the Bormed™️ portfolio is Bormed™️ RG868MO, is a specially modified polypropylene random copolymer powered by Borstar® technology. Designed for medical applications such as disposable 3-part syringes, inhalers, auto-injectors and pharmaceutical closures, Bormed™️ RG868MO offers excellent processability, high transparency and robust sterilisation capabilities, including steam / EtO (Ethylene Oxide) sterilisation at 121°C. It also supports environmental sustainability by enabling faster production cycles and reducing the carbon footprint of manufacturing processes by an estimated 5–10%.

Through this breakthrough, Borouge not only supports the UAE’s national industrial and healthcare strategies but also offers reassurance to healthcare providers globally: that the materials at the heart of critical medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging are produced with the utmost care, expertise and commitment to excellence. By placing innovation and patient safety at the forefront, Borouge’s first-ever UAE-made healthcare material is helping protect millions of lives — today and into the future.