Efor honoured to present at Mecomed’s quarterly meeting in Dubai

Efor was invited to present at Mecomed’s quarterly meeting. Mecomed, the medical technology association for the Middle East & Africa, brings together industry players and regulators to advance patient safety, foster innovation, and harmonize regulatory frameworks across the region.

For Efor, this engagement demonstrates our commitment to driving global innovation, building strong connections, and contributing to best-practice harmonization. The MEA region presents valuable opportunities: by understanding local challenges and sharing expertise, we can collaborate to enhance patient safety and accelerate access to innovation.

In this context, our Technical Specialist in Quality Management of AI-enabled Devices, Stéphanie Laugier, delivered an engaging session to Mecomed members on “Ensuring Medical Device Compliance by Navigating MDR and AI Regulations.”

Her presentation addressed:

• The regulatory context of AI in Europe
• A step-by-step methodology to achieve AI Act compliance alongside EU MDR requirements, exploring alignment with ISO 13485, ISO 42001, and IEC 62304
• Building a robust Conformity Action Plan to ensure regulatory readiness
• Common pitfalls that slow time-to-market
• “AI for UAE” – how manufacturers can strengthen global regulatory alignment by anticipating EU requirements and staying ahead of upcoming changes in the UAE region

We thank Mecomed, and especially Rana Chalhoub, for their invitation and warm welcome, as well as all attendees who joined the discussion.

Efor remains committed to supporting medical device innovators in delivering safe, compliant, and AI-enabled solutions to patients worldwide.