Tagged with MENA

Saudi Arabia If the number of strategic deals and industry announcements coming out of the recent CPHI Middle East in Riyadh are anything to go by, Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a regional and global innovation hub is becoming a reality. Read on for some highlights from the first regional edition of…

Saudi Arabia Simona Grandits, VP of EEMEA at QIAGEN, reflects on the evolution of the German company whose revenues are now split between life sciences and molecular diagnostics, and the growing importance of bioinformatics for which QIAGEN is developing a data centre in Saudi Arabia. Grandits also reviews QIAGEN’s preventive healthcare initiatives…

Switzerland The World Health Organisation has highlighted antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the leading global public health and development threats today. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines (including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics). This makes infections harder to treat…

Saudi Arabia This interview explores Bayer’s strategic initiatives across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, highlighting its commitment to innovation, local talent development, and sustainability. Over the next few years, Bayer aims to enhance accessibility to groundbreaking healthcare solutions while deepening relationships with local and international stakeholders. As Hugo Hagen,…

Saudi Arabia The latest pharmaceutical industry and healthcare news from the Middle East and Africa (MEA), including Eva Pharma’s rheumatoid arthritis deal with Eli Lilly; Avalon Pharmaceuticals’ global expansion ambitions; the agreement between Lifera and Novo Nordisk for Saudi insulin production;Kelix Bio’s four pharma acquisitions, and Aspen’s EUR 500 million financing package…

Switzerland Dr Daniel Roth outlines his long-standing career with Menarini Group, its strategic evolution in Switzerland, and the broader challenges facing the healthcare industry. Dr Roth emphasizes the importance of building strong teams, the role of entrepreneurial freedom in shaping local strategies, and Switzerland’s unique position in the global healthcare landscape.…

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has made major progress on the road to implementing the healthcare reforms set out in its Vision 2030. Assistant Minister of Health Dr Mohammed Alabdulaali speaks to PharmaBoardroom about that progress and plans to further pursue the Kingdom’s digital transformation, integrate preventive care and expand healthcare infrastructure. Additionally,…

Saudi Arabia Established as one of the initiatives launched by the Ministry of Health within Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Saudi National Institute for Health (Saudi NIH) aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s biomedical research landscape, funding high impact research and enhancing alignment with regulatory bodies. CEO and former academic Prof Fars Alanazi…

Saudi Arabia As a part of the sweeping transformation Saudi Arabia is achieving thanks to its Vision 2030, the Kingdom is also advancing its research ambitions. With the restructuring of its regulatory framework along with its well-established network of research institutes and bolstered by the integration of electronic health records, Saudi has…

Saudi Arabia PwC veteran of 20 years and partner in the consulting firm’s strategy arm, Strategy&, Dr Walid Tohme has been directly involved in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation journey since 2016. He discusses the significant progress that has been made since then, including the institutional restructuring to separate regulatory functions from healthcare…

Italy Some of the biggest pharma and healthcare stories coming out of Italy, including Italy’s antitrust investigation of Novartis and Genentech; Johnson & Johnson’s EUR 125 million investment in its Italian manufacturing site; Chiesi Farmaceutici’s licensing agreement with Gossamer Bio for a pulmonary hypertension drug, and Menarini and Insilico’s oncology partnership.…

Saudi Arabia Faisal Al Tlasi introduces Axantia’s strategic goals, the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system, and the company’s role in supporting Vision 2030. He discusses the importance of expanding the company’s product portfolio, entering new markets, and enhancing employee capabilities. Emphasizing partnerships and regulatory advancements, Al Tlasi underscores Axantia’s commitment to…