RAS AL-KHAIMAH / WAM Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, Julphar, announced sales revenue of AED759.7 million in the first half of this year. The company posted a gross profit of AED465.7 million and its net profit for the period was AED133.8 million. Dr Ayman Sahli, Chief Executive Officer at Julphar said, “We have accomplished significant progress. We have launched the real-time ...

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