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Saudi Gazette
19-02-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia inaugurates first local insulin manufacturing facility, advancing healthcare self-sufficiency
In a landmark moment for Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector, the Kingdom inaugurated its first local insulin manufacturing facility, a key milestone in advancing pharmaceutical self-sufficiency under Vision state-of-the-art facility, established through a collaboration between Sanofi, Sudair Pharma Company (SPC), and NUPCO, aims to enhance national drug security and improve access to life-saving insulin for millions of patients living with inauguration ceremony was attended by Bandar Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, alongside senior government officials, healthcare leaders, and industry diabetes affecting nearly 19% of Saudi Arabia's adult population, ensuring a stable and reliable supply of insulin has been a national priority. Historically reliant on imports, the Kingdom is now taking a transformative step toward localizing production to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and provide more accessible treatment Futnani, MCO Lead and Specialty Care General Manager for Greater Gulf at Sanofi, underscored the company's long-standing commitment to Saudi Arabia and its role in supporting the nation's health transformation.'Sanofi's journey in Saudi Arabia has always been about building something meaningful, and today, we take a major step forward,' Futnani stated.'With this insulin manufacturing facility, we are not just producing medicine—we are investing in the country's future by ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality insulin, reducing dependency on imports, and empowering local talent to sustain this progress.'Once fully operational, the facility is expected to produce approximately 15 million insulin pens annually, covering the needs of 500,000 patients across Saudi Arabia. This production milestone will provide 70% of the insulin required by diabetic patients in the Kingdom, significantly enhancing national pharmaceutical Yasser AlObaida, Chief Executive Officer of Sudair Pharma Company, said: "At Sudir Pharma, we are pleased to collaborate with NUPCO and Sanofi in the establishment of this integrated facility. It will manufacture three types of insulin, including the latest biological insulin, which is widely used in diabetes treatment. The facility relies on the latest technologies throughout its manufacturing and packaging stages. The success of this initiative is driven by the unwavering support offered by all relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry, and others, as well as the favorable policies and regulations in Saudi Arabia.'Beyond production, the facility is designed to support the Kingdom's ambition to develop a sustainable healthcare ecosystem by equipping local talent with specialized skills. This focus aligns with the broader objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program, a key pillar of Vision 2030 aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and advancing medical a global healthcare leader, has been present in Saudi Arabia for more than 50 years and has continuously invested in initiatives that support the country's healthcare goals. The localization of insulin production reflects the company's deep-rooted partnership with the Kingdom and its dedication to strongly contribute to Saudi Vision 2030.'As our CEO Paul Hudson said during his participation in FII8 last year, 'The sky is the limit for future collaborations in the Kingdom for Sanofi,'' Futnani remarked. 'While today is a milestone, it is just the beginning. We are committed to working alongside Saudi Arabia in shaping the future of healthcare and leaving a lasting impact for generations to come.' The inauguration of the facility marks a pivotal step in Saudi Arabia's healthcare transformation, ensuring that patients have access to world-class treatment produced in Saudi, for Saudi, by Saudi.
Saudi Gazette
18-02-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi and Brazilian companies sign deal to invest more than $150 million in poultry industry
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Representing the Food Development Company, one of the leading food manufacturers in Saudi Arabia, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley has signed an agreement with Vibra, a Brazilian poultry production and processing new partnership will contribute to achieving self-sufficiency in poultry meat and its products and enhancing food security in Saudi Arabia in line with the goals of Vision agreement seeks to invest more than $150 million to expand the Food Development Company's processing capacity, increase its operational efficiency, and bolster its position in the global poultry supply ministry explained that the first phase of the agreement covers investment by Vibra in processing plants of the Food Development Company and in acquiring a primary poultry processing unit in Brazil. This investment will be directed to building a specialized facility to expand poultry production and process its products using local chickens. In the second phase, the two parties will explore the possibility of acquiring the assets of a Brazilian facility for primary poultry processing. The agreement will expand processing capacities for both poultry and beef, contributing to improving supply chain efficiency. It will strengthen international partnerships in the agri-food sector, enhance the resilience of food supply chains, support food security efforts, and increase self-sufficiency in poultry meat and its products in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Gazette
12-02-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi-US Roundtable discusses partnership opportunities in aviation industry
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi-US High-Level Roundtable for Advanced Air Transport discussed ways to enhance economic ties, opportunities for partnerships and exchange of expertise in the aviation industry and related services. The meeting highlighted the sector's strategic programs and initiatives and their role in advancing the air transport industry according to the highest international standards, in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision Saudi-US Roundtable attended by Vice Presidents of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), 12 American companies specialized in the advanced air transport sector in Saudi Arabia, and a number of government agencies and the private sector, including Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Human Resources Development Fund, the Advanced Electronics Company, Airports Holding Company, and NEOM meeting reviewed the integrated logistics areas, roadmap for advanced air transport, and its implementation of a number of successful experiments in more than one location within Saudi Arabia, most notably the first successful flight experiment in Saudi Arabia for a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft in June 2023 in Neom, and the successful experiment of air taxi during Hajj season programs and initiatives of the civil aviation sector system in Saudi Arabia, the available cooperative and investment opportunities, in addition to researching, transferring and localizing the advanced air transport industry, and developing human cadres in this sector were also discussed.
Saudi Gazette
05-02-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
7 Saudi hospitals advance in Brand Finance's 2025 rankings
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Seven Saudi hospitals have been included in Brand Finance's list of the world's top 250 hospitals for 2025. The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center is at the forefront of Saudi and regional hospitals, ranking 15th globally and making it the best medical facility in the Middle East and North Africa. This recognition is in confirmation of Saudi Arabia's continued global achievements in the health sector, driven by Saudi's Vision list, which includes King Faisal Specialist Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud Medical City, King Abdullah Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, King Fahad University Hospital, reflects the rapid development in health infrastructure, advanced medical technologies, and scientific achievement confirms Saudi Arabia's position as a leading destination in healthcare, and enhances its path toward achieving the goals of Saudi's Vision 2030 in building a sustainable and globally competitive healthcare Brand Finance ranking is based on a survey of the opinions of thousands of experts from more than 30 countries, where the American Johns Hopkins Hospital came in first, while the Britain's Oxford University Hospitals was placed second, becoming the first non-American institution to reach this advanced ranking.
Syyaha
04-02-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
Microsoft AI Tour Riyadh highlights how widespread adoption of AI is unlocking economic growth in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4 February 2025; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Microsoft's highly anticipated AI Tour took place today in Riyadh, spotlighting the remarkable progress that the Kingdom has made in leveraging the latest cloud and AI technologies to drive economic growth and transformation. The global event arrives at a pivotal moment, as Saudi organizations continue to accelerate AI adoption across industries, delivering tangible results that align with the ambitious goals of Vision event brought together developers, innovators, and business leaders from key organizations in both the public and private sectors, as well as Microsoft executives including Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President, Business & Industry Copilot at Microsoft, Jessica Hawk, Corporate Vice President, Data, AI and Digital Applications, Microsoft Product Marketing and Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft his engagements with leaders from businesses and government entities, Lamanna observed the speed at which institutions across the Kingdom have advanced their AI transformation journeys in recent months, leveraging Microsoft's cutting-edge cloud and AI solutions to build advanced applications that streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and drive sustainable growth. From helping automate workflows in manufacturing to optimizing supply chains in retail and enhancing customer experiences in banking, the tangible benefits of AI are already transforming industries across the Kingdom.'Public and private sector enterprises in Saudi Arabia have demonstrated extraordinary progress in harnessing the power of AI and cloud technologies to transform industries, enhance productivity, and create new economic opportunities,' Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President, Business & Industry Copilot at Microsoft said on the sidelines of the event. 'The nation's commitment to cloud adoption as the foundation for its AI transformation is paving the way for remarkable achievements. I am thrilled to see the incredible progress being made across Saudi Arabia.'One of the key enablers of this rapid progress is Microsoft's upcoming datacenter region in Saudi Arabia, which represents a major milestone in the Kingdom's digital transformation journey. This state-of-the-art datacenter region will offer enterprise-grade reliability and performance while adhering to the highest standards of data residency, privacy, and security. With the construction of all three Azure availability zones now complete and availability anticipated in 2026, the datacenter region underscores Microsoft's commitment to fostering innovation, resilience, and growth in the Badhris, President of Microsoft Arabia, in his address, reinforced Microsoft's commitment to accelerating AI adoption across Saudi Arabia. 'As organizations across the Kingdom embrace AI to unlock new efficiencies and drive innovation, Microsoft remains dedicated to providing the cutting-edge technologies, expertise, and global best practices needed to support their transformation journeys. By fostering a vibrant AI ecosystem, we are empowering businesses, government entities, and developers to harness the full potential of AI and contribute to the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030 goals.'During a conversation on stage with Lamanna, His Excellency Haytham Alohali, Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), praised Microsoft's efforts to support AI transformation in Saudi Arabia. 'Microsoft has become a cornerstone in Saudi Arabia as we build a global hub for technology and innovation during the AI revolution. Their work in the Kingdom showcases the power of partnerships in fostering sustainable growth and societal progress.'Lamanna also met with leaders from leading organizations across key industries in Saudi Arabia that have harnessed AI technologies to drive tangible business impact:· Obeikan Investment Group, a pioneer in digital transformation, harnessed Azure OpenAI and IoT technologies to transform manufacturing operations. By implementing a smart factory platform in 22 of its manufacturing facilities, Obeikan achieved a 30% increase in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), a 1.5-fold increase in labor productivity and a 30% reduction in costs, as well as significant reductions in waste and energy consumption. The company was also able to reduce downtime across its facilities. These advancements are a testament to the power of AI in driving sustainability and operational excellence.· stc Group, the kingdom's leading digital enabler, collaborated with Microsoft to develop a family of AI applications called the 'stc AI Marketplace' using Azure Open AI. The AI-powered applications are designed to significantly improve customer experience, drive operational efficiencies, and reduce costs. The stc AI Marketplace has streamlined operations across the company's sales team to improve customer interactions by providing them with all the relevant information, thereby increasing sales and reducing seller call time.· Gameit, an innovative Saudi startup, leveraged Azure OpenAI to develop AI-powered games for children that enhance cognitive skills such as attention, memory, logical reasoning, auditory and visual perception and social skills. The games are scientifically designed to help all school students, including those facing learning challenges. Gameit also used Microsoft Azure services to develop AI-powered intelligent platforms to provide personalized learning experiences, with adaptive tutors that generate games which evolve at each child's own pace and according to their unique needs, helping to build essential skillsets in a way that's both effective and enjoyable. Gameit is the first startup from Saudi Arabia published on Azure Market place.· Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden), the largest mining company in the Middle East, adopted Microsoft 365 Copilot to help employees spend less time on administrative tasks and instead focus on more strategic tasks out in the field. Over a period of six months, employees were able to significantly enhance their productivity, saving around 27 minutes per day that were previously spent on unnecessary meetings, 14 minutes on searching for and summarizing documents, and 18 minutes on creating high-quality content. Collectively, employees were able to save over 2,000 hours per month by utilizing the solution. · Diriyah, the historic birthplace of the first Saudi state and home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, has partnered with Microsoft to drive innovation and support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Through adopting advanced tools like the 'CXQA AI Agent' built with Copilot Studio, Diriyah is empowering its teams to enhance customer experiences, analyze data to uncover key trends, develop tailored solutions, and efficiently manage complex on-site operations. Embracing a digital-first approach, Diriyah Company is redefining operational excellence and solidifying its position as a leading developer in the Kingdom. Microsoft's AI Tour Riyadh, supported by stc as the Premium Sponsor, underscores the company's long-standing commitment to Saudi Arabia, where it has been present for over 25 years. In addition to highlighting the incredible potential of AI to transform industries, empower individuals, and contribute to the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030 objectives, the event also celebrates a new era of innovation and collaboration in Saudi Arabia.
