Minister of National Guard Inaugurates Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2024 on Behalf of Crown Prince.

Riyadh: Under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and on his behalf, the Minister of the National Guard, Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, inaugurated the third edition of the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit (RGMBS) 2024. Organized by the Health Affairs Department of the Ministry of the National Guard in partnership with the Ministry of Investment, the summit underscores the Kingdom's commitment to advancing medical biotechnology. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of National Guard's Health Affairs, Bandar AlKnawy, noted that HRH the Crown Prince's patronage and the inauguration of the summit by the Minister of the National Guard reflect the leadership's support for the National Biotechnology Strategy, which aims for self-sufficiency and socioeconomic impact. This year, the summit focuses on strategic priorities, including vaccine development, bioman ufacturing, genome research, and agricultural biotechnology. The three-day summit, running from November 10 to 12 in Riyadh, features an exhibition with leading health, technology, industry, and investment organizations. Key sessions include the "Saudi Forum for Investment in Biotechnology," which aims to showcase initiatives and create opportunities for startups, scientists, and researchers to connect with major investors. The forum offers a platform for innovative thinkers to network and explore investment avenues, paving the way to turn groundbreaking ideas into reality.