Saudi Arabia's pharmaceutical and health care spending is expected to reach SR13.09 billion by 2013 from SR9.94 billion in 2008, according to Mohammed Al-Hussaini, Deputy General Manager, Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC). “Demand for pharmaceutical products, medical supplies and related services has picked up on account of the Saudi government's efforts to strengthen the country's ability to provide world-class health care to its citizens and residents,” Al-Hussaini said, on the eve of the Saudi Medicare 2010 to be held at Riyadh International Exhibition Center from April 12 to 15. In a report published today, the Jeddah-based Saudi Gazette quoted Al-Hussaini as saying that the robust outlook of the country's health care and pharmaceutical sectors was evident from the increased number of participation in the upcoming Saudi Medicare 2010 - the 13th International health care, Hospital Supplies and Medical Equipment Show. --MORE
