Localising the production of medicines has become a core priority for the Saudi government over the past decade as it attempts to increase national health security, create highly skilled jobs, and grow the non-oil economy. Multinational innovators now have a wide range of incentives (as well as enforcement tactics) to manufacture in-country, while generics players…

Extending not only lifespan, but “healthspan,” and ensuring people live healthier lives for longer is moving beyond purely clinical settings. Experts gathered last week at the Global Healthspan 2025 Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia focused on factors such as lifestyle, the role of virtual tools, and a more holistic approach to healthcare.   Lifestyle Impact…

With increased average disposable income in Saudi Arabia eliciting more sedentary lifestyles and less healthy dietary choices, more than 68 percent of all mortality in the Kingdom is nowadays attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Not only does this come at immense cost to the public purse, but also presents a formidable challenge to policymakers’ attempts…