07.29.15
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Varian Medical Systems, which makes radiotherapy systems and software for the treatment of cancer, is expanding in the Middle East with the creation of a strategic operating entity in Saudi Arabia. Varian Medical Systems Arabia, the result of a joint venture with El Seif Development Group, was officially launched on June 3.
“This move represents the next step in our commitment both to cancer patients and the medical community in Saudi Arabia,” said Varian CEO Dow Wilson. “Radiotherapy plays a vital and cost effective role in treating cancer and we are committed to making more advanced treatment systems available to more patients across the region.”
Varian Medical Systems Arabia will be home to 35 sales, service and administrative employees supporting Varian’s three business segments: oncology systems, imaging components and particle therapy. Varian has also established a spare parts depot in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital.
“We look forward to supporting the ministry of health in Saudi Arabia as well as with the other healthcare service providers in the military sector, independent organizations and private hospitals,” said Mazyad Al Utaibi, managing director of VMS Arabia.
The first Varian linear accelerator radiotherapy system was installed in Saudi Arabia more than 30 years ago and the company now has 22 systems operating across the country. Varian also was selected to equip the Middle East’s first proton therapy center, which is under construction at King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh.
“This move represents the next step in our commitment both to cancer patients and the medical community in Saudi Arabia,” said Varian CEO Dow Wilson. “Radiotherapy plays a vital and cost effective role in treating cancer and we are committed to making more advanced treatment systems available to more patients across the region.”
Varian Medical Systems Arabia will be home to 35 sales, service and administrative employees supporting Varian’s three business segments: oncology systems, imaging components and particle therapy. Varian has also established a spare parts depot in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital.
“We look forward to supporting the ministry of health in Saudi Arabia as well as with the other healthcare service providers in the military sector, independent organizations and private hospitals,” said Mazyad Al Utaibi, managing director of VMS Arabia.
The first Varian linear accelerator radiotherapy system was installed in Saudi Arabia more than 30 years ago and the company now has 22 systems operating across the country. Varian also was selected to equip the Middle East’s first proton therapy center, which is under construction at King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh.