(02-05-23) RIYADH – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), hosted the first meeting of the Arab Drug Regulatory Authorities and the Technical Committee for Arab Medicine on Monday, at the authority’s headquarters in Riyadh. Representatives from various Arab countries, including the Federal Republic of Somalia, attended the meeting, which aimed to enhance the integration and exchange of expertise among Arab nations in the field of drug control and legislation.
Speaking to Halqabsi News, Mohamed Mohamud Adow, Director of Medical Services of the Ministry of Health & Human Services in Somalia, emphasized the importance of Somalia’s participation in the meeting, saying, “Thrilled to attend the first meeting of the Arab Drug Regulatory authorities & the meeting of the Arab Medicine Technical Committee to enhance integration between the authorities & discuss procedures related to drug registration, safety & effectiveness.” Adow further highlighted the value of the meeting, stating, “Through our participation, we can access expertise and resources from other Arab countries, which can help improve Somalia’s drug control and monitoring systems. This is a unique opportunity for us to learn and grow together with our regional partners.”
Mohamed told Halqabsi News, “Through periodic meetings and specialized workshops, Somalia can benefit from capacity-building and training programs that aim to improve the skills of professionals working in the pharmaceutical and drug control sector. These training opportunities can contribute to the development of a more skilled and knowledgeable workforce in Somalia.”
Somalia’s attendance at the meeting allows for strengthened collaboration and networking with other Arab countries, paving the way for potential partnerships and cooperation in various aspects of drug regulation and control. By engaging in discussions surrounding drug registration, safety, and effectiveness, Somalia can gain insights into the regulatory frameworks of other Arab countries, which can help improve its own legislation and regulation in the pharmaceutical sector.
The meeting saw the attendance of representatives from the League of Arab States, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Republic of Tunisia, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Republic of Djibouti, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of Iraq, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Palestine, the State of Qatar, the United Republic of Comoros, the State of Kuwait, the Lebanese Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Republic of Yemen.
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