More than 140 exhibitors from 17 countries took part in Saudi Medicare 2011, the 14th international healthcare, hospital supplies and medical equipment show, that ended yesterday (April 13) in Riyadh.

Held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, the four-day event featured a number of business-to-business networking activities and displayed the latest products, technologies and innovations.

“Germany’s export of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals to Saudi Arabia reached SR2.4 billion ($640 million) in 2010 and is witnessing rapid growth,” said Michael Morgenstern, counsellor and head of economic department, German Embassy.

“Both countries are planning to deepen their bilateral cooperation in this field, and are looking forward for further cooperation that will also result in several specialised German delegations visiting the Kingdom.”

“Germany is seeking to invest in common projects like the building of hospitals, high tech procurement, rehabilitation, training of doctors and the health insurance market,” he added.

“Saudi Medicare is helping German companies to establish contacts and strengthen the cooperation with existing Saudi partners. Germany hopes that this international trade fair continues to grow so that we can fully leverage the potential of this event to further business cooperation,” Morgenstern concluded.

Saudi Medicare 2011 showcased the latest diagnostic, surgery, lab, optics and ophthalmology equipments; disposable products; hospital furniture; implants; dental care products; and dentistry supplies.

Saudi Eye Care 2011 – the seventh international eye care and optical technology exhibition; and Saudi Dentistry 2011 – the 10th international dental health exhibition, also took place alongside the trade exhibition.

The General Directorate of Hospital Affairs Administration of Radiology also concurrently organized the second Radiology Technologists Conference. – TradeArabia News Service