His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurated Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ new Middle East and North Africa headquarters in Amman.

King Abdullah stressed the importance of the pharmaceutical sector for the national economy, noting that pharmaceutical industries are among the priority sectors of the Economic Modernisation Vision for the upcoming 10 years, according to a Royal Court statement.

His Majesty called for supporting the growth of pharmaceutical industries, streamlining procedures

related to the registration of medications, and mitigating any obstacles that may face the sector.

The King lauded Hikma Pharmaceuticals as one of the leading national companies in the pharmaceutical sector.

His Majesty was briefed by Hikma's Executive Vice Chairman and President of MENA Mazen Darwazah on the company’s future plans.

Darwazah said the company plans to establish a regional research and development hub in Salt, which will enable the company to outsource R&D capabilities to the region and the world.