The Saudi Arabia Pavilion has welcomed Alfaisal University to Expo 2025 Osaka as it cements its role as Riyadh Health City’s academic catalyst and applied research engine by signing a landmark MoU with Japan’s MEDiDENT Company.

 

The agreement accelerates the transformation of discoveries into deployable health solutions. Initial projects included in the MoU will include AI-driven diagnostics trials, immersive medical education modules, and faculty exchanges, which will commence at Alfaisal’s Health Innovation Center in Riyadh in late 2025.

 

The partnership will advance in:

 

*Innovation Labs: Joint pilots in AI diagnostics, XR surgical training, 3D-printed biomaterials, and health-system digitalization.

*Knowledge Exchange: Co-developed certification programs, workshops, and fellowship exchanges.

*Ecosystem Growth: Cross-border incubation support for health-tech startups.

*Technology Localization: Ethical adaptation of Japanese med-tech under SFDA governance.

*Global Co-Discovery: Shared Research & Development in emerging health technologies.

 

The signing ceremony was attended by Dr Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Japan and Commissioner General of the Saudi Arabia Pavilion; Dr Daisuke Tomita, President & CEO of MEDiDENT Company; Noor A. Al Saadoun, the JOHA President and Director, Health Innovation & Biotech Center, Alfaisal University Dr. Mohamed Abdelhakim, Vice Director, MEDiDENT & JOHA / Nippon Medical School.

 

Dr Binzagr said: "In bringing together Saudi Arabia’s dynamic institutional vision with Japan’s globally revered expertise in precision medicine, technology integration, and multidisciplinary care models, this new alliance is anchored in a shared commitment to ethical, scalable innovation that addresses tangible clinical challenges while fostering inclusive progress."

 

Al Saadoun said: "Today isn’t just a signing - it’s a gravitational shift. When global innovators like Japan choose Riyadh as their primary partner, they validate what Vision 2030 engineered: a sovereign ecosystem where regulatory agility, integrated infrastructure, and unwavering national commitment converge."

 

"This MoU announcement is an invitation to the world to join the fastest-evolving tech landscape on Earth. To pioneers seeking impact at scale: Riyadh is no longer an option; it’s the destination," he stated.

 

The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka continues its engaging business events programme, which is designed to foster collaboration and forge global partnerships. 

 

Over 150 business events will take place throughout the six-month Expo at the Pavilion’s dedicated Collaboration Hub, providing a strategic platform for multilateral engagement. 

 

These business events will facilitate meaningful dialogue between stakeholders across key themes such as investment, sports, sustainability, and development, contributing to a shared vision for a better future.  Each event is designed to bring together a wide spectrum of participants, from government representatives and business leaders. 

 

By offering a dedicated space for impactful engagement, these events enable stakeholders to forge global connections, positioning the Saudi Arabia Pavilion as a hub for international collaboration and innovation.-TradeArabia News Service