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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.…

China 2024 was another groundbreaking year for Chinese medicine approvals. Writing in the March 2025 edition of DIA’s Global Forum magazine, Juan Valencia S. and Angel Shao of PharmCube explain how and why.   Driven by drugmakers’ growing interest in accessing the world’s second-largest pharmaceutical market, China has recently seen a…

China Illumina has been swept into the trade conflict between the US and China. After the Trump administration declared a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods in February, Beijing retaliated by blacklisting the American gene sequencing giant. But beyond the implications for the company, as the trade conflict continues to rage…

Global As healthcare systems grapple with rising costs and the need for broader access to treatment, off-patent medicines have taken on increasing importance. With budgets under pressure and blockbuster drugs losing exclusivity, the generics market is on track to reach USD 600 billion by 2033, with these five players leading the…

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a key battleground for the consumer healthcare industry, and Haleon is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift. With a growing appetite for innovation, a highly engaged consumer base, and a regulatory landscape that demands agility, the company is reshaping its strategy to…

Saudi Arabia Alcon’s Fadi AlSafadi shares his insights on the evolving eye care landscape in the dynamic Middle East and Africa region. He discusses Alcon’s innovative initiatives, including advancements in digitalisation, sustainability efforts, and their approach to enhancing accessibility and education. AlSafadi also highlights Alcon’s commitment to improving healthcare outcomes, fostering local…