FamiCord Group’s Dubai Laboratory Earns Prestigious AABB Accreditation

Dubai, UAE – [3.06.2025] – FamiCord Group, the largest cord blood bank in Europe, proudly announces that its state-of-the-art laboratory in Dubai has received the prestigious accreditation from the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) – a globally recognized standard of excellence in the field of cellular and blood banking services.

FamiCord Group’s laboratory in Dubai, officially opened one year ago, is the newest facility in the Group’s international network. Strategically located to serve the rapidly growing markets of the Middle East, the laboratory was established to meet the highest global standards in stem cell processing and storage. Laboratory is operated by FamiCord’s subsidiary- Smart Cells International. “The opening of our Dubai laboratory marked a significant milestone for Smart Cells Middle East and the entire FamiCord Group – it reflects our commitment to bringing world-class stem cell services closer to families in the region,” said Hadeel AlKhazi, Country Manager of Smart Cells ME.

Earning the accreditation after one year it’s  opening confirms that highest international standards of processing are not just marketing slogan. This accreditation confirms that FamiCord’s Dubai facility meets the highest international standards for safety in the collection, processing, testing, and storage of stem cells and other cellular products. AABB accreditation is a mark of trust and reliability, underscoring FamiCord Group’s ongoing commitment to delivering world-class services to its clients. 

What does in mean for future parents? For clients banking with FamiCord, the AABB accreditation provides enhanced assurance that their biological materials are handled according to rigorous international protocols. This further strengthens the Group’s reputation as a trusted partner in the long-term preservation of stem cells for potential future therapies.

“Achieving AABB accreditation in Dubai is a major milestone for FamiCord Group. By this accreditation Dubai joins the FamiCord facilities which are AABB accredited  – located in Poland, Spain, Hungary, and Portugal . It reaffirms our commitment to  quality  in every market we serve,” said Tomasz Baran, Chief Medical Officer at FamiCord Group.

About AABB
AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies) is an international association of stem cell banks. Its mission is to develop and deliver standards, accreditation, and educational programs to ensure that transplantation and cell therapies are safe, accessible, and effective worldwide. More information about AABB’s cellular therapy accreditation and qualification programs can be found [here].

About FamiCord Group
FamiCord Group is the largest stem cell banks network in Europe and the third largest in the world. Thanks to an extensive network of laboratories, umbilical cord blood banking services provided by our company are available in dozens of countries around the globe. Over more than 25 years of operation, we have collected more than 1 000 000 stem cell samples, and cellular products prepared by our laboratories have supported treatment for over 7,500 patients.