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Pushing the boundaries of our existing thinking and practices, the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2021 brought together leading scientists, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to discuss how developments in global medical research and biotechnology can contribute to human well-being, innovation, and health research and development in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saudi Arabia has long played a leading role in the support of global medical research and biotechnology. In September 2021, the Kingdom took a big step forward in solidifying its position at the vanguard of biomedical development.
A look at the rise of digital health, AI and innovation in the way we practice medicine and offer health solutions, particularly in light of the COVID-19 lockdowns across the world.
Saudi Arabia is collaborating with international corporations to help turn its medical research output into biotech development and offer solutions to world problems.