CPHI Middle East is an international pharmaceutical trade exhibition and conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The event is organised by Tahaluf and serves as a regional edition of the CPHI series of pharmaceutical industry events.
CPHI Middle East covers sectors including pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, active pharmaceutical ingredients, contract development and manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and healthcare innovation.
History The inaugural edition of CPHI Middle East was held from 10 to 12 December 2024 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center. The event was supported by the Saudi Ministry of Health.
The first edition saw participants from more than 100 countries and featured over 400 exhibitors, more than 150 speakers, and approximately 30,000 visitors.
The exhibition included conferences, industry forums, and discussions on pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, regulatory developments, and healthcare innovation.
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). 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.
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.
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.
CPHI Middle East 2026 is scheduled to take place from 14 to 16 December at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham. 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.
See also Healthcare in Saudi Arabia Saudi Vision 2030
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External links Official website