Based in Dubai · Working across GCC & Africa

UAE & GCC Market Entry Consultants for FMCG, Pharma & Cosmetics Brands

Most regulatory consultants in this region sell paperwork. We sell market entry — strategy, registration, pricing and distribution, delivered by one team instead of handed off between specialists.

12+
Years in FMCG across Asia & the Middle East
5
Product categories we work in
4
Regulatory bodies we work with directly
GCC+
UAE, wider Gulf and African markets
How we work

One partner from first conversation to launch

The same team stays with you through every stage — nothing gets handed off.

1

Discover

We review your product and map the fastest realistic path to market.

2

Register

We prepare and file every document with the right authority.

3

Launch

We set your pricing, find distributors, and get you on shelf.

4

Grow

We manage the relationships and help you expand across the region.

The channels change by category — pharmacy vs. physician vs. modern trade — but the model is the same for every sector we work in. See it applied by category →

Why Globexpan

Not just a regulatory filer

A lot of firms in this region only file paperwork. That’s a narrower job than the one that actually gets a product selling.

Filing-only service

Submits your dossier, hands you the approval, and stops there. Pricing, distribution and positioning are your problem to solve separately — often with a different firm.

Globexpan Partners

Registration is step two of four. We also build your pricing model, find your distributors, and stay on as your market entry partner — one team, one point of contact.

Common questions

Before you ask

How long does EDE approval take?

Typically 30–90 days depending on product category and documentation completeness. We build this into your launch timeline from day one instead of treating it as a surprise delay.

What does Dubai Municipality registration cost?

Government fees vary by product type and are separate from our consulting fee — we’ll give you an exact number once we’ve reviewed your product, not a vague range.

Can you work with a brand that has no UAE presence yet?

Yes — most of our clients start exactly there. We coordinate the local registration and distribution structure on your behalf.

Recent work

A few ways this has played out

Medical device brand · UAE registration

Getting classification right the first time

ChallengeUncertain device risk classification stalling submission
SolutionClassification review plus EDE registration coordination
ResultSubmission filed under the correct pathway
Nutraceutical brand · Market entry

A full go-to-market plan, not just a filing

ChallengeNo existing UAE distribution or pricing benchmark
SolutionCompetitive analysis, pricing model and marketplace positioning
ResultPitch-ready market entry plan delivered

Tell us what you’re bringing into the region.

Share your product and target market. We’ll tell you the fastest realistic way in.

We reply within one business day.