historical timeline
A Rich history of 45+ Years in the making
our history
Our Milstone Steps in History
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Before 1975 – Pharmacists hardships
1975
MEC Establishment
Where the journey begins
1990
Coral Hills Sharm Al Sheikh Establishment
1996
UCP, UCD & UCTD Establishment
Creating unique import & distribution channels
1999
Citicorp acquired 19.7% of UCP - shareholding
South Red Sea Shipyard Establishment
1999
South Red Sea Shipyard Establishment
2000
Quattro Establishment
(BTL production agency)
2003
Care Pharmacy Establishment
2003
Alliance Boots acquired 40% of UCP
Exit of Citicorp,
Oracle Database
2004
Launch of
E-pharmacy Initiative
Alliance Boots acquired another 10% of UCP
B-connect Partnership
Elysees Hotel – Hurghada Establishment
2005
Launch of PharmaToday
Keeping the public informed
2007
Joint-Venture Company with John Hopkins University
Expanding in the Algerian market (partnership with Hydrapharm)
2008
Juene Afrique (research agency)
Ranked UCP as Africa's largest distributor of Pharma
2009
Launched virtual pharmacy initiatives (HO)
2011
Sales Force automation
New customer service division
2013
Warehouses’ mechanization
Offering warehouse management systems & automation solutions
2014
Walgreens merged with Alliance Boots.
2015
Companywide software upgrade (Microsoft)
UCP & UCTD upgrade
2016
Establishing international logistics center and national expansion strategy
Alliance with infinity solar
2017
Launched 10th of Ramadan city logistics center
Acquired land for Alexandria & Tanta logistic hubs
2018
Acquired the first commercial & logistic park in upper Egypt (Qena) – UCTD
Acquired land for Damanhur logistic hub - UCP
Acquisition of “Wadi El-Neel” health insurance company
2020
Expansion in retail arm
2021