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Saudi Arabia It’s crucial that we focus on collaboration rather than individual achievements. By working together, we can change the narrative around chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes, making meaningful progress in managing this condition, shaping the future of care both locally and globally. Melvin D’Souza, Corporate Vice President & General Manager…

Saudi Arabia At the helm of Medtronic’s operations in the Middle East, Khalil Jamaleddine brings over three decades of experience to a region undergoing profound healthcare transformation. From building the company’s early presence in a small Beirut office to leading its strategic consolidation across Saudi Arabia and beyond, his journey mirrors Medtronic’s…

Saudi Arabia What does it take to turn a low-key regional manufacturer into one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious pharmaceutical platforms? For Ashraf Abu Arrah, CEO of DEEF Pharmaceuticals, the answer lies not in grand declarations, but in disciplined execution, strategic clarity, and deep engagement with people. As the company undergoes a…

Saudi Arabia With MENA’s healthcare landscape evolving rapidly, Recordati is expanding its presence, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, where regulatory advancements and a growing focus on rare diseases are creating new opportunities. Khaled Elrefae, General Manager MENA, is leading efforts to accelerate patient access, strengthen local expertise, and shape the…

Saudi Arabia Rare diseases, by definition, only affect small patient populations. However, when the more than 7,000 known rare conditions are taken together, their impact on health, societies, and economies is enormous. Moreover, over 90 percent of rare diseases have no known treatment, and rare disease patients often face delayed diagnoses and…

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a leader in digital healthcare, where AI, cloud computing, and data-driven solutions are reshaping the industry. Mohammed Saleh, Health Director Part of Microsoft EMEA, shares how Microsoft is driving this transformation – enhancing patient care, streamlining operations, and enabling AI-powered clinical advancements. With a…

Saudi Arabia With a presence in the region spanning over six decades, Boehringer Ingelheim is entering a new chapter – one defined by deeper partnerships, accelerated innovation, and a broader role in shaping healthcare systems. At the center of this evolution is Abdallah Hamed, leading operations across Saudi Arabia, Gulf, and East…

Saudi Arabia Leading through transformation requires more than strategic clarity – it demands cultural fluency, consistency of purpose, and the trust of an entire ecosystem. Abed Sabra has spent over 25 years at Roche embodying those principles, guiding the company’s evolution in Saudi Arabia at a time when healthcare is becoming a…

Saudi Arabia Osama Braiwish leverages over 26 years of industry experience across the Gulf region and Saudi Arabia. He joined Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024, drawn to the company’s commitment to addressing significant unmet medical needs in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience. In his first few months at BMS, Braiwish…

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…

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…