Arab News, Wed, May 29, 2024 | Dhu al-Qadah 21, 1445
Saudi healthcare to advance with major digital tech partnership
Saudi Arabia:
The Saudi healthcare system is set to advance as two of the country’s
major companies partner to leverage digital technologies to enhance the
Kingdom’s capabilities.
SAMI Advanced Electronics Co., a wholly owned
subsidiary of SAMI, the nation’s defense and digital solutions provider, has
signed a cooperation agreement with the National Unified Procurement Co., a
Public Investment Fund company.
The agreement, signed on May 27, will provide
solutions for medication tracking and IT infrastructure and increase local
content through medical devices manufacturing and maintenance.
This partnership demonstrates SAMI-AEC’s
unremitting efforts to build a harmonious and applicable healthcare system in
Saudi Arabia based on digital technologies.
Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of SAMI-AEC, commented on
the agreement, saying that they are honored to collaborate with NUPCO, as this
deal underscores the unwavering commitment of both entities to bolstering
efforts aimed at enhancing the healthcare ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
“At SAMI-AEC, we firmly believe in the
significance of augmenting public health services through digital solutions and
delivering e-health services. This involves integrating effective, fast
technologies to empower the healthcare sector, aligning with the objectives of
Saudi Vision 2030,” he said.
Fahad Al-Shebel, CEO of NUPCO, highlighted the
agreement’s importance and its role in fortifying the healthcare infrastructure
and facilitating access to the integrated technology offered by SAMI-Advanced
Electronics Co.
Aiming to upgrade the healthcare sector by
improving its facilities in all public hospitals and medical centers in the
Kingdom, NUPCO is the country’s largest central company providing medical
purchasing, storage, and distribution services for medicines, devices, and
supplies.
With a workforce of over 3,320 individuals, 85
percent of whom are Saudi nationals, SAMI-AEC has positioned itself as a leader
in electronics, technology, engineering, and manufacturing. Its services span
sectors such as defense and aerospace, digital, energy, and security.
Over 800 of the company’s employees are engineers
and certified experts, reaffirming the dedication of SAMI-AEC, which was
established in 1988, to excellence and innovation.
On the other hand, NUPCO was established in 2009
with SR1.5 billion in capital. It is the leading company in Saudi Arabia in
procurement, logistics, and supply chain management for pharmaceuticals, medical
devices, and supplies for governmental hospitals.