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SFDA and Weqaya Sign Memorandum of Cooperation to Exchange Expertise in Shared Areas 

2025-10-30

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) yesterday, Wednesday, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the Saudi Public Health Authority (Weqaya) to set an institutional framework that governs the exchange of expertise and collaboration areas between the two parties. The signing took place on the sidelines of the Global Health Exhibition 2025, which is currently being held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center under the theme “Invest in Health,” and is set to continue until October 30.

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SFDA Organizes Two Specialized Workshops on Clinical Trials and Healthcare Technologies in the Medical Devices Sector at GHE

2025-10-30

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) organized two specialized workshops on its Digital Health Platform as part of its participation in the Global Health Exhibition 2025, held in Riyadh under the theme “Invest in Health.” The workshops aimed to highlight leading regulatory practices in clinical trials for medical devices and in digital and emerging health technologies.

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SFDA CEO Launches an AI Model to Proactively Predict Drug Shortages in Saudi Arabia

2025-10-29

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, launched an AI-powered model for predicting drug shortages in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The launch took place during the Global Health Exhibition, held from October 27 to 30. It highlights the SFDA's commitment to enhance drug monitoring and proactively address any potential shortages.

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SFDA CEO Launches Electronic Integration Project to Enhance Drug Safety

2025-10-28

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, launched the Electronic Integration of Medications Risk Minimization Measures with a number of collaborating hospitals. The launch took place on the sidelines of the Global Health Exhibition, held from October 27 to 30 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center in Malham, under the theme "Invest in Health."

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H.E. Dr. Aljadhey: Saudi Arabia’s Experience in Drug Availability Stems from Commitment to Health and Safety

2025-10-28

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, reviewed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s experience in supporting drug availability for patients and beneficiaries. He highlighted the role of an integrated digital infrastructure and the reliance on artificial intelligence technologies to ensure the success of the initiative. His remarks were delivered today, Tuesday, during his virtual participation at the parallel program at the National Defense College in the Sultanate of Oman, entitled, "Health Security: Reality and Aspiration."

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SFDA and KSAU Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation to Advance Training and Scientific Research

2025-10-28

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at leveraging shared capabilities and expertise.

The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the Global Health Exhibition 2025, currently being held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center under the theme "Invest in Health," running until October 30.

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SFDA CEO Launches the Saudi Pharmacopoeia on the Sidelines of the Global Health Exhibition

2025-10-27

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, launched the “Saudi Pharmacopoeia” on the sidelines of the SFDA's participation in the Global Health Exhibition (GHE) held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham from October 27 to 30, under the theme “Invest in Health.”

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First from the Middle East and North Africa: ICMRA Announces Saudi Arabia as a Full Member

2025-10-26

The International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) announced the full membership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). This achievement makes the SFDA the first regulatory authority from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to become full member in ICMRA.

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SFDA to Inaugurate New Digital Initiatives at the Global Health Exhibition 2025

2025-10-24

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) will participate in the Global Health Exhibition 2025, set to take place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham from October 27 to 30, under the theme “Invest in Health.”

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The SFDA CEO States that Saudi Arabia is Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Create a More Efficient Regulatory Future for Medicines

2025-10-23

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the SFDA, is effectively integrating artificial intelligence technologies into drug regulatory work, thereby enhancing drug safety and quality. This effort is in line with Saudi Vision 2030, which focuses on innovation and the use of modern technologies to achieve the greatest impact. 

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