The Hack4SaferPlates Hackathon concluded today, marking a major milestone in promoting food safety innovation across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. Hosted by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), the event was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as an initiative from the FAO Regional Food Safety Research and Innovation Network, with the goal of fostering innovative and sustainable food safety solutions. The two-day hackathon, held at the SFDA headquarters in Riyadh, was attended by H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, the SFDA CEO.

In the presence of H.E.  Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, CEO of the SFDA, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) concluded the “Waedoon” Program, which was launched in October 2024. The program offered specialized training courses to build leadership skills with the participation of 26 professionals of specialists and department heads across the SFDA's sectors. 

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Prof. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, led the Authority's delegation participating in the 41st Annual Meeting of the International Society of Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE), which took place in Washington, D.C., from August 22 to 26. The meeting was attended by a number of heads and representatives of counterpart drug regulatory authorities from around the world.

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Prof. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, chaired a roundtable meeting at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. The meeting, which included Mr.Steve Lutes, the Chamber's Vice President for the Middle East, representatives from major U.S. companies, and the Saudi Commercial Attaché, focused on exploring opportunities for cooperation and investment within the SFDA’s areas of expertise.

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Prof. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, recently met with the Cultural Attaché at the Saudi Embassy in Washington, Dr. Tahani Al-Baiz, along with a group of Saudi scholarship students. The meeting, which took place at the Cultural Mission headquarters, was held on the sidelines of the SFDA’s participation in the 41st Annual Meeting of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE).

The Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Prof. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, recently held a series of meetings with academic institutions in the United States. The engagements, held on the sidelines of his participation at the 41st Annual Meeting of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE), came as part of  the SFDA's commitment to enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise, which contributes to strengthening its scientific and regulatory standing.

H.E. Prof. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), expressed his gratitude to HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for his blood donation and generous moral support in launching the annual blood donation campaign.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting scientific submissions for the 5th Regulatory Research Day, scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, at SFDA headquarters in Riyadh.

Submitted research should focus on one of the following areas: human and veterinary medicines; herbal products; food and animal feed; pesticides; medical devices and supplies; and cosmetics.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially designated the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) as its Regional Centre for Nutrition Collaboration for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, which encompasses 22 countries. This recognition highlights the SFDA's extensive efforts in implementing robust food and nutrition policies. These policies are designed to enhance public health, improve quality of life, and reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has been honored with the Silver Award in the seventh cycle of the King Abdulaziz Quality Award (KAQA). This prestigious recognition, presented in the Best Quality Practices in the Government Sector category, was received by H.E. Prof. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, Chief Executive Officer of the SFDA.