German Saudi-Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO) hosted today the HEALTH CARE|Made in Germany event. It is being supported by the Ministry of Health – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia together with the German Embassy in Riyadh and the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Berlin brought, together sophisticated German companies providing healthcare technology, medical treatment, hospital planning and patient transportation services.
The Delegate of German Industry and Commerce for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Yemen Mr. Oliver Oehms held opening remarks and pointed out that “a world-class health care system is the foundation for a vibrant society as defined by the Vision 2030” and that German excellence and know-how in this sector can help to achieve these goals. Dr. Rashed Kawan the Acting General Supervisor of the Transformation Center, Ministry of Health, highlighted in his presentation the planned role of the private sector in the healthcare sector in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the new German ambassadorto Saudi Arabia, H.E. Mr. Dieter Haller, Ambassador of Germany to Saudi Arabia, said the event is a good opportunity to introduce newest developments and highlighting latest technological German advancements. He encouraged more German companies for more know how transfer in kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event culminated with the participation of Dr. Nayfeh Shaalan, responsible for Health Affairs for patients in the Saudi military attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Germany, where she noted the the importance of cooperation between the two countries.
The event was a highly busy place today, roaming with representatives of the Saudi Arabian health care sector from the government, the business and scientific communities. On the other side, high profile German businesses like Lufthansa, Siemens, Drees & Sommer, the Vivantes Hospital Group and Gerolsteiner, exhibited their products and services. The Health Care event was a successful display of German-Saudi Arabian cooperation and demonstrated the bright future outlook of a continuing and prosperous partnership.