The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) announced that its subsidiary, the Arab African Medical Industries Company, has obtained the internationally recognized ISO 13485:2016 certification for medical device quality management systems, marking a significant milestone in Egypt’s efforts to localize advanced medical manufacturing and expand exports under the “Made in Egypt” brand.
The certification, awarded by global certification body TÜV NORD Hellas, covers the design, development, production, marketing, distribution, and contract manufacturing of sterile and non-sterile orthopedic surgical products, including bone plates, screws, artificial knee joints, and surgical instruments.
The certificate was presented during a ceremony attended by Mokhtar Abdel Latif, AOI Chairperson; Tarsi Gianoli, Vice President of TÜV NORD Hellas; and Rajeev Anand, Chief Executive Officer of DMG MORI.
The announcement comes as AOI prepares to inaugurate one of its newest medical manufacturing companies, reflecting its strategy to expand production capacity, strengthen technological capabilities, and enhance its role as a national industrial institution supporting Egypt’s economic development.
Speaking at the event, Abdel Latif said the certification represents more than a quality achievement, describing it as an extension of AOI’s long-term strategy to embed international quality standards, improve competitiveness, and build an integrated manufacturing ecosystem focused on operational excellence and sustainability.
He said the international certification confirms the company’s ability to manufacture according to global standards while increasing productivity and supplying high-quality medical products at competitive prices to the Ministry of Health and healthcare institutions.
He added that the company also aims to expand its exports and international customer base through a range of locally manufactured products, including orthopedic implants, artificial joints, auto-disable safety syringes, and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
According to Abdel Latif, the project supports President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives to localize advanced technologies and deepen domestic manufacturing in the medical industries sector as part of Egypt Vision 2030.
He also thanked the Ministry of Health, the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply and Technology Management (UPA), the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), TÜV NORD Hellas, and DMG MORI for their technical and institutional support in establishing the advanced manufacturing facility and training Egyptian engineers and technicians in line with Industry 4.0 standards.
Tarsi Gianoli said the ISO 13485:2016 certification provides the company with a strong competitive advantage, enabling it to expand exports of Egyptian-made medical devices and supplies across Arab and African markets.
Rajeev Anand praised AOI’s partnership with DMG MORI, describing the organization as a strategic partner in developing industrial capabilities across Egypt and the wider Arab and African regions.
He highlighted the importance of industrial digitalization, automated manufacturing technologies, and smart production systems in increasing productivity, reducing waste, lowering production costs, and enhancing the global competitiveness of Egyptian industrial products.
