February 11 - 15, 2012

HKBIO executives had an exploratory trip in Saudi Arabia visiting the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). The delegates were received by the KACST VP for Scientific Research Support discussing the potential collaboration, followed by tours at the National Center for Biotechnology and biotechnology incubator at King Fahad Medical City. The delegates also visited the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). They had meetings with KAUST Provost, the Chemical and Life Sciences Dean and the Economic Development Team to discuss potential collaboration followed by Core Labs tour. The HKTDC - Dubai Office co-hosted a networking dinner with HKBIO to meet Dubai Biotechnology & Research Park representatives and industry players, sharing with each other biotech developments of both regions and potential collaborations.