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Spain A roundup of the biggest pharma news from Spain, including Grifols’ comeback after a turbulent 2024 when the company lost 30 percent of its market value; Almirall’s revenue and value surge; Rovi’s contract manufacturing downturn, and Lilly’s USD 50 million Madrid plant expansion.   Grifols expects to boost revenue and…

Saudi Arabia Mohamed Ayad, representing Santen as the Head of the Middle East, discusses the Japanese multinational firm’s growing presence and strategic focus in the region. He shares insights into the challenges and opportunities within the eye health care and ophthalmology market, Santen’s innovative approach to product offerings, and the company’s commitment…

Puerto Rico Añasco-based Techno Plastics Industries (TPI) is a Puerto Rican firm specializing in injection molding, producing high-quality plastic parts for industries like medical devices, electronics, and aerospace. Recently appointed General Manager, Jorge L. Cabrera Lázaro discusses the company’s priorities, technological advancements, and its vision for the future while sharing insights into…

Saudi Arabia Dr Ahmed Alaskar, Executive Director of KAIMRC, provides an update on the development of Saudi Arabia’s growing biotech ecosystem over the past four years. He shares insights into the Kingdom’s National Biotech Strategy and the development of early-stage clinical trial capabilities. Dr. Alaskar also highlights the Kingdom’s unique advantages in…

Saudi Arabia Dr Nasreen Alfaris, a leading Endocrinology, Diabetes, and obesity physician consultant in Saudi Arabia, shares insights into the evolving landscape of obesity medicine in the Kingdom. She discusses her role in establishing the Saudi Obesity Medicine Fellowship Program, the significant strides made in obesity awareness and treatment, and Saudi Arabia’s…

Saudi Arabia Cooper Pharma, with its 90-year legacy, is at the forefront of transforming the pharmaceutical landscape in the Middle East. From localizing production in Saudi Arabia to pioneering collaborations with global institutions, the company is driving innovation in a rapidly evolving market. As Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reshapes the future of…

Saudi Arabia Neuroscience in Saudi Arabia is undergoing a quiet revolution. With unprecedented investment in research, cutting-edge clinical trials, and a push to redefine patient care, the country is rapidly positioning itself as a key player in global neurological advancements. From expanding access to specialized treatments to fostering cross-border collaborations, its ambitions…

Puerto Rico DECA is a consulting firm founded in 2022, focused on helping businesses in Puerto Rico access non-dilutive financing incentives, such as federal grants, local grants, and monetizable R&D tax credits. The firm leverages Puerto Rico’s unique financial framework, including Act 60, to streamline the process for both local and foreign…

Denmark Zealand Pharma’s transformational journey from a niche biotech to a commercial-stage player in the booming global obesity market has reached another major milestone. As part of a USD 5.3 billion partnership with pharma giant Roche, Zealand will receive a USD 1.65 billion upfront payment, with Roche set to deliver Zealand’s…

Saudi Arabia Ali ElAkkad, General Manager of Bausch & Lomb Pharma and Consumer for the Middle East and Pakistan, shares insights into the company’s strategic priorities and its commitment to innovation in the region. He discusses how Bausch & Lomb is focusing on bringing high-quality ophthalmology products to market, fostering a high-performance…

Europe While Europe has lost some of its global share of clinical trials to China and the US, it remains a clinical research stronghold. Three years into the Accelerating Clinical Trials in the European Union (ACT EU) initiative which aims to transform how trials are initiated, designed, and run across the…

MEA The latest pharma and healthcare news from the dynamic Middle East and Africa market, which reached USD 32.6 billion in value last year according to IQVIA. With supply security of essential medicines and vaccines still a hot-button issue, Egypt and Morocco are establishing a regional biomanufacturing hub for North Africa.…