CPHI Middle East

CPHI Middle East
StatusActive
GenrePharmaceutical
VenueMalham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
LocationRiyadh
CountrySaudi Arabia
Inaugurated10 – 12 December 2024
FounderSaudi Ministry of Health
Next event
14 – 16 December 2026
Attendance31,000+ (2024)
Organized byTahaluf, under the patronage of the MOH
Websitecphi.com/middle-east/en/home.html

CPHI Middle East is an international pharmaceutical trade exhibition and conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[1]

The event is organised by Tahaluf and serves as a regional edition of the CPHI series of pharmaceutical industry events.[2][3][4]

CPHI Middle East covers sectors including pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, active pharmaceutical ingredients, contract development and manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and healthcare innovation.[4][5][6]

History

The inaugural edition of CPHI Middle East was held from 10 to 12 December 2024 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center.[7] The event was supported by the Saudi Ministry of Health.[2][4]

The first edition saw participants from more than 100 countries and featured over 400 exhibitors, more than 150 speakers, and approximately 30,000 visitors.[2][4][8][9]

The exhibition included conferences, industry forums, and discussions on pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, regulatory developments, and healthcare innovation.[10][11]

During the event, participating organizations and pharmaceutical companies announced memoranda of understanding and commercial agreements valued at more than SAR 10 billion (US$2.7 billion).[12][13][14] The agreements included a SAR 1 billion ($266 million) agreement between Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the Saudi Ministry of Health, Saudi Ministry of Investment and Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to enhance research, innovation, and development.[15]

The exhibition witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Saudi Ministry of Health and Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries to establish an advanced biopharmaceutical facility in Saudi Arabia.[16]

Participating organizations and pharmaceutical companies of the 2024 event included Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Sudair Pharma, Tabuk Pharmaceuticals, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Pioneer Pharmaceutical Industries, SPIMACO, EIPICO, Dallah Pharma, MS Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Zeta Pharma and Dietrich Engineering Consultants.[17]

CPHI Middle East 2026 is scheduled to take place from 14 to 16 December at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham.[18] The 2026 edition will introduce the co-location of BIO Middle East, a biotechnology conference and exhibition, alongside CPHI Middle East, bringing together pharmaceutical and biotechnology attendees within a single event platform.[19][20]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Saudi Arabia poised to expand manufacturing ecosystem with inaugural CPHI Middle East". Arab News. 2024-12-06. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  2. 1 2 3 "Saudi Arabia to Host Global Pharmaceutical Exhibition 'CPHI Middle East'". Saudi Press Agency. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  3. ↑ صحفية, بيانات. "الرياض تستضيف معرض CPHI الشرق الأوسط الرائد لصناعة الدواء في ديسمبر بمشاركة نخبة من الخبراء والمتحدثين". www.zawya.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Saudi Arabia Hosts the Largest Pharmaceutical Expo in the Middle East". Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia). Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  5. ↑ "انطلاق المعرض الدوائي العالمي "CPHI الشرق الأوسط"". جريدة الرياض (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  6. ↑ Gazette, Saudi (2019-08-27). "Saudi Arabia's pharma market to reach $10.74 billion by 2022". Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  7. ↑ "'CPHI Middle East' Global Pharma Exhibition Starts in Riyadh". spa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  8. ↑ "شركات صناعية أردنية تشارك بالمعرض الدوائي العالمي بالسعودية". جريدة الدستور الاردنية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  9. ↑ "Saudi Arabia to Host Global Pharmaceutical Exhibition 'CPHI Middle East'". spa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  10. ↑ "انطلاق المعرض الدوائي العالمي بالسعودية اليوم بمشاركة أردنية". جريدة الدستور الاردنية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  11. ↑ "المعرض الدوائي العالمي ينطلق في السعودية بمشاركة واسعة". Qatar News Agency. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "صحي / ختام فعاليات معرض "cphi الشرق الأوسط" بشراكات إستراتيجية تجاوزت 10 مليارات ريال". spa.gov.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  13. ↑ "إبرام شراكات استراتيجية بأكثر من 10 مليارات ريال في المعرض الدوائي العالمي بالرياض". العربية (in Arabic). 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  14. ↑ Gazette, Saudi (2024-12-17). "Cabinet hails Saudis' determination to drive nation's sustainable development". Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  15. ↑ "Saudi pharmaceutical exhibition witnesses $2.7bn of deals - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". www.arabianbusiness.com. 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
  16. ↑ "'CPHI Middle East' Exhibition Concludes with Strategic Partnerships Exceeding SAR10 Billion". spa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  17. ↑ "CPHI Middle East launched as region's premier pharma event". Arab News. 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  18. ↑ HealthManagement.org. "Radiology Management, ICU Management, Healthcare IT, Cardiology Management, Executive Management". healthmanagement.org. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  19. ↑ "Saudi Arabia to host landmark life sciences summit as CPHI, BIO Middle East collaborate in Riyadh | HealthCare Middle East & Africa - No.1 Health & Pharma Manufacturing Industry Publication". www.healthcaremea.com. 2026-03-01. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  20. ↑ "CPHI Middle East". Mabion. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
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