ASU-Pharmacy alumni succeeding in all walks of life...congratulations to our 2017/2018 Alumni, Lubna Abukhadija, for starting her state of the art beauty clinic (Laklinique).​

​- Firas AlShawish ​

Firas AlShawish is a distinguished professional with over 24 years of expansive experience, seamlessly blending pharmaceutical expertise with a profound understanding of pharmaceutical sales, marketing, tender management and market access strategies. Known for his strategic foresight, Firas combines deep pharmaceutical knowledge with a results-driven approach to sales and marketing. Colleagues and stakeholders appreciate his ability to navigate complexities, fostering collaboration between clinical and business objectives. Currently serving as the MENA Tender Lead for Dar Al Dawa Development & Investment Company, in his role, Firas is passionate about optimizing market access strategies and expanding market presence. His enduring commitment to excellence reflects his dedication to advancing pharmaceutical practices and achieving sustained business success. Firas has established himself as a dynamic leader at the intersection of healthcare and business.

Firas’s multifaceted skill set encompasses strategic pharmaceutical planning, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance and tender management with a keen business acumen honed over decades, he brings a unique perspective to the pharmaceutical landscape, ensuring not only clinical excellence but also strategic market positioning. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Firas has played a pivotal role in numerous successes, from optimizing business strategies to spearheading innovative marketing campaigns showcasing his ability to drive growth and market penetration.

Firas holds a bachelor degree in Pharmacy from ASU and further augmented his knowledge with a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from AAU. This dual qualification reflects his commitment to mastering both the clinical and business facets of the pharmaceutical industry.

Connect with Firas to leverage over two decades of experience in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, tender management and market access, benefiting from his comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and its dynamic intersection with business strategies.

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- Mohamed Fuad Meqdad​

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With over 25 years of extensive experience in pharmacy operations, Mohamed Fuad Meqdad, who has been graduated from Applied Science Private University, has developed a deep and comprehensive knowledge of the pharmacy services at Hamad General Hospital in Qatar. Since 2001, he has held key roles across various departments, including the Outpatient Pharmacy (2001–2004), Inpatient Pharmacy (2004–2005), IV Room Pharmacy (2005–2006), and, from 2006 to the present, the Central Unit of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and the Chemotherapy Section. In addition to his operational roles, Mohamed Meqdad has served as a Clinical Instructor for Qatar University’s College of Pharmacy since 2010, in alignment with the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs standards. In recognition of his commitment to excellence in patient care, he received the Stars of Excellence Award on October 23, 2014, for contributions to the Home Care TPN Project. 

A dedicated professional, he actively engages in Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development programs and holds membership in the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN).

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