Saudi Medicare 2011 Confirms 140 Local, International Exhibitors Ahead of April 10 Opening

April 6, 2011 -- Saudi Medicare 2011 – The 14th International Healthcare, Hospital Supplies and Medical Equipment Show, has confirmed that more than 140 local and international exhibitors will be showcasing the latest healthcare products, services and technologies during the event's four-day run from April 10 to 13, 2011 (6 to 9 Jumada Al-Awal 1432) at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Held under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Health and organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Company, Saudi Medicare 2011 covers the full breadth of Saudi Arabia's healthcare industry, including healthcare technology, management and insurance.

With the overwhelming number of exhibitors, which include national pavilions of Germany, Portugal, Pakistan, China, Korea and France, Saudi Medicare 2011 has further revealed that exhibition space has been expanded by 30 per cent to reach 7,500 square metres. Saudi Medicare 2011 is being supported by Siemens and Tawuniya, which are the event's Diamond Sponsors.

Mohammed Al Hussaini, Deputy General Manager, Riyadh Exhibitions Company, said: "Saudi Medicare 2011 connects key players in the global and regional healthcare industry to investors, high-profile buyers, decision makers and healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia. The event also provides a wide range of support facilities that cultivate healthy business discussions, while creating an ideal platform for exhibitors to showcase their products, technologies, services and the latest medical innovations before a wide range of buyers and prospective business partners. The significant growth in exhibition space this year certainly highlights the growing importance of Saudi Medicare as the premier trade-only platform in Saudi Arabia's healthcare industry."

Saudi Medicare 2011 will showcase the latest Diagnostic, Surgery, Lab, Optics and Ophthalmology Equipments; Disposable Products; Hospital Furniture; Implants; Dental Care Products; and Dentistry Supplies. Also taking place alongside the trade show are Saudi Eye Care 2011 – The 7th International Eye Care and Optical Technology Exhibition; and Saudi Dentistry 2011 – The 10th International Dental Health Exhibition. The General Directorate of Hospital Affairs Administration of Radiology will also organize the 2nd Radiology Technologists Conference.

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