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Minister of Health Launches Licensing Initiative for Medical Software Developers in Digital Health

2024-10-22

The Saudi Minister of Health and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, launched a licensing initiative today for medical software in digital health. This initiative facilitates the use of software for diagnosis, treatment, and medical decision-making. The launch ceremony, held during the Global Health Exhibition 2024 in Riyadh from October 21 to 23, was attended by the CEO of the SFDA, H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey. 

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SFDA and the Saudi Center for Patient Safety Sign MoU to Share Knowledge and Foster Innovation

2024-10-21

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Saudi Center for Patient Safety (SPSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today on the sidelines of the Global Health Exhibition 2024 in Riyadh, which will be held from October 21 to 23, 2024. The MoU aims to foster cooperation and facilitate the exchange of experiences and knowledge.

The Chief Executive Officer of the SFDA, H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, signed the MoU alongside the Director General of SPSC, Dr. Ali bin Tala Asery.

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SFDA Signs MoU with King Abdulaziz University to Strengthen Collaboration

2024-10-21

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and King Abdulaziz University (KAU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to enhance joint capabilities between the two sides. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Global Health Exhibition 2024 in Riyadh, which will be held from October 21 to 23, 2024.

The Chief Executive Officer of the SFDA, H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, signed the MoU alongside the President of KAU, Dr. Tareef Alaama.

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SFDA Chief and Indian Minister of Industry and Commerce Discuss Enhancing Cooperation

2024-10-18

CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, during his visit to New Delhi for the 19th Annual Meeting of the International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities, has met with Indian Minister of Industry and Commerce Shri Piyush Goyal.
The meeting focused on exploring avenues for enhancing cooperation in the areas of food, medicine, medical devices, and supplies. Both parties discussed potential collaboration between Indian companies specializing in these fields and the SFDA.

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SFDA CEO Discuss Experts Exchange in Halal Products with Malaysian Institutions

2024-04-25

His Excellency the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, held a series of meetings in the Malaysian capital with Malaysian scientific institutions that specialize in halal products to explore the services they provide and to exchange experiences and knowledge.

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SFDA: Awareness Pavilions and Messages in Nine Languages During Hajj Season 1445 AH

2024-06-02

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is holding awareness pavilions focused on food, medicine, and medical devices for pilgrims at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. These pavilions will remain open until 8 Dhu al-Hijjah as part of the SFDA's activities in the Hajj season of 1445 AH.

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Head of SFDA and Malaysian Officials Discuss Promoting the Halal Industry

2024-04-22

His Excellency the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, met today in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, with H.E. the Malaysian Minister of Religious Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Naim bin Mukhtar, and the Director of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), Dr. Hakima Yusuf, to discuss supporting and promoting the halal industry.

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Dr. Aljadhey Heads the Saudi Delegation at ISoP Annual Meeting: Embracing Digital Pharmacovigilance

2024-10-06

 

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KAUST, SFDA Develop Innovative Method to Ensure Olive Oil Quality

2024-09-19

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has unveiled a groundbreaking scientific innovation for detecting adulterated olive oil and determining the extent of contamination.

This development, in collaboration with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), comes amid growing concerns over olive oil fraud in the European Union, where record levels of counterfeit labeling have undermined consumer confidence.

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Training Program for Codex Alimentarius Coordinating Committee Members of Near East Concludes in Riyadh

2024-09-15

he training program for members of the Coordinating Committee for Near East (CCNE) countries of the Codex Alimentarius has concluded in Riyadh. Organized by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) at its headquarters under the theme "From Knowledge to Action: Empowering the Region for Codex Compliance," the program included participation from representatives of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), member states from the region, and the Codex Secretariat.

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