Talk Global Insights track
S0402 - Middle East Townhall: Collaboration and Future-Proofing the Regulatory Framework
Tue, Mar 18, 2025 · 3:10–4:20 PM CET Kairo 1-2 Room, Congress Center Basel
About this session
Collaboration, trust, and transparency are the key to advance. In this session, various regulatory bodies from the Middle East region will share updates on their regional success stories and best practices to support regulatory system strengthening and achievement of maturity levels. The session will highlight the collaborative efforts and lessons learnt from the interactions with the various healthcare stakeholders, with a focus on current improvements to prepare for the future. In addition, this discussion will build up on the discussions from the DIA MENA Conference, taking on the 26-27 November 2024, in Cairo, Egypt.
Programme:
- 1. Introduction & Setting the Scene — Amira Deia Younes
- 2. Updates from the Middle East Regulatory Authorities — Asmaa Fouad, Fatima Al Kaabi, Donia Al Bastaki, Jameel M Althiyabi, Samvel Azatyan
- 2. Regulatory Reliance as a Driver of Harmonization and Convergence: Enhancing Efficiency in National Decision-Making — Samvel Azatyan
Speakers
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Acting Director of Pharmaceutical and Herbal Medicine Registration & Control Administration · Ministry of Health, Drug and Food Control and Control Administration Kuwait
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EFPIA MERN Chair & Director, Science & Regulatory Policy, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA),MSD · MSD
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Head Central Adm. of Biological, Innov. Products & Clinical Trials · Egyptian Drug Authority
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Director of Products Licensing Department · Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA)
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Regulatory Affairs, Intelligence & Communications Manager, Gulf · GSK
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