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Nabta Health and Egal Pads Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Make GCC the Hub of Women's Health Innovation

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The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on April 7, 2025, commits both organizations to ensuring that every bathroom in every building in the UAE has access to Egal Pads products, addressing a critical yet often overlooked necessity in women's daily lives.

The initiative aims to revolutionize how women's health needs are addressed in public and private spaces throughout the UAE, setting a pioneering standard that both organizations hope will expand across the entire GCC region. Beyond improving access to menstrual products, the partnership will develop education campaigns to reduce period stigma and introduce innovative technologies that enhance women's health management.

A senior working group will be established to implement these initiatives, with a particular focus on reaching undeserved communities and educational institutions. The collaboration's first project will launch a pilot program to install Egal Pads dispensers in key locations across Dubai and Sharjah.

The initial agreement has a three-year term, with specific benchmarks to measure progress toward universal access to period products in the UAE and the broader goal of establishing the GCC as a women's health innovation center.

"At Nabta Health, we've always viewed access to period products as a fundamental healthcare right, not a luxury. This partnership with Egal Pads represents our shared vision to transform the GCC into a global leader in women's health innovation.”

Sophie Smith, CEO of Nabta Health

"This partnership with Egal Pads represents our shared vision to transform the GCC into a global leader in women’s health innovation. By working to ensure universal access to essential menstrual products, we’re taking a significant step toward comprehensive women’s health equity in the region."

Penelope, CEO of Egal Pads

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About Nabta Health FZE

Nabta Health is a pioneering healthcare company headquartered in Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, UAE. Founded by Sophie Smith, Nabta Health is dedicated to revolutionizing women's healthcare in the Middle East through innovative technology solutions and personalized care approaches. The company combines cutting-edge digital health technologies with traditional healthcare practices to create comprehensive health journeys that empower women. Nabta Health's ecosystem includes virtual consultations, specialized health programs, and educational resources focused on women's unique health needs throughout their lives.

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About Egal Pads, Inc.

Egal Pads, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, is led by Co-Founder and CEO Penelope Finnie. The company specializes in developing sustainable menstrual products with a commitment to accessibility and dignity. With a strong presence in the GCC region through their director Majed Al Suwaidi, Egal Pads has established itself as a leader in addressing period poverty through innovative product design and distribution models. The company's approach combines product innovation with advocacy to ensure that menstrual health is recognized as a fundamental aspect of public health infrastructure.

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Press Contacts

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Nabta Health: Talia Tabbara

Nabta Health: Talia Tabbara

Head of Strategic Strategy

talia.tabbara@nabtahealth.com

Egal Pads: Majed Al Suwaidi,

Egal Pads: Majed Al Suwaidi,

GCC Director

majed.als@padsonaroll.com