About
A strategic partner built around regional execution.
Planet 9 connects internationally proven medical technologies with the strategic priorities of healthcare providers across Egypt, the UAE, and the wider Middle East.
Why Planet 9
FDA- and CE-certified portfolio framing across active divisions.
Exclusive Gimbomed IVF distribution in Egypt and the UAE.
Leadership anchored by Dr. Mohamed Arik and a regional advisory team.
Lifecycle support spanning consult, deploy, and grow.
Company story
Premium healthcare programs need more than product access.
Advance access to high-quality medical technology, support confident clinical adoption, and help providers build stronger care environments.
Planet 9 brings more than 15 years of regional leadership in complex medical technology deployments across the Gulf, Levant, and North Africa.
The company curates confidential alliances with world-class manufacturers to deliver integrated portfolios, lifecycle service programs, and trusted advisory support.
Its operating approach is built to bridge international innovation with the regulatory, cultural, and operational realities of the Middle East.
Founder background
Dr. Mohamed Arik
Founder and Chief Strategist
He founded Planet 9 around the belief that stronger healthcare systems elevate every patient outcome, and that advanced medical technology must be introduced with reliable regional execution to create real value.
With more than 18 years of healthcare experience spanning clinical embryology, laboratory management, and leadership roles within pharmaceutical and medical device organizations, he understands the operational pressures facing clinicians, laboratories, and administrators.
At Planet 9 he forges strategic alliances with global manufacturers, ensuring advanced technologies are introduced, supported, and scaled with rigorous quality and compliance.
Operating model
A regional model designed for consultative launches and dependable follow-through.
Every engagement is shaped around careful planning, confident implementation, and dependable support so providers can move from evaluation to long-term performance with clarity.
Consult and design
Evaluate clinical goals, facility infrastructure, and regulatory requirements to tailor the optimal technology mix.
Deploy and train
Certified engineers oversee installation, validation, and hands-on training for medical and technical teams.
Support and grow
Regional support hubs ensure reliable service, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement programs.
Country presence
Operating in Egypt and the UAE, with wider MENA expansion underway.
Planet 9 combines a strong home-market base in Egypt with active regional support for healthcare providers in the UAE and broader growth plans across the Middle East.
Egypt
Headquartered in 6th of October City, collaborating with public and private providers on laboratory and hospital modernization.
United Arab Emirates
Supporting centers of excellence across the UAE with curated device portfolios and responsive service agreements.
Middle East & North Africa
Additional country programs are actively being developed across the wider MENA region.