JEDDAH: Japanese drug-making giant, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., is eyeing Saudi Arabia as a key Middle East market as it aims to boost global sales by more than 50 percent to 5 trillion yen ($48.01 billion) over the next decade.
The Tokyo-headquartered company has placed its focus on providing products to the Kingdom in areas such as oncology, rare diseases, gastroenterology, and plasma-derived therapies.
Rodrigo Rodriguez, Takeda’s general manager for the Middle East, told Arab News: “From 2021 on, we expect growth in the Kingdom driven by these highly innovative inline products and the launches that we anticipate in key therapeutic areas.”
Over the next two years, the research-based firm plans to launch five new products in Saudi Arabia: Adynovate for the blood-clotting disorder hemophilia; Firazyr for acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE), an allergic reaction resulting in skin swelling; HyQvia, which helps boost the immune system; and two other drugs for the treat
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Majority of East Cleveland police pursuits that cross into Cleveland end in a crash
Are police chases putting you in danger? By Hannah Catlett and Misty Stiver | February 25, 2021 at 7:57 PM EST - Updated February 25 at 8:14 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Are the actions of police putting innocent people at risk?
Thatâs one of the questions weâre asking following a weekend police chase that began with a simple traffic violation. and ended in a crash with five people hurt.
19 News investigator Hannah Catlett uncovered itâs just one of several recent pursuits involving East Cleveland Police that have landed people in the hospital.
Takeda named Top Employer in Mideast again
DUBAI, January 27, 2021 Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, has been named a Top Employer in 2021 in the Middle East for the second consecutive year by Top Employers Institute. This is also the fourth year in a row Takeda has received the prestigious global Top Employer status. Apart from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Takeda also received regional certifications for Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, with India, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Turkey also being similarly awarded. 38 Takeda local operating companies were accredited this year around the world. Dr Mahender Nayak, Area Head for ICMEA (India, CIS., Middle East, Turkey, and Africa) at Takeda said: “Our team is the cornerstone of our long-term growth strategy that seeks to drive positive patient outcomes. By creating an exceptional people experience we are committed to maintain a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace that prov