Saudi Arabia to establish advanced animal research facility in Riyadh

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah International Medical Research Center plans to establish a specialized laboratory animal facility in Riyadh. The center also plans to establish a biosafety level 3 laboratory capable of handling bacteria and viruses requiring advanced containment and safety measures, according to Al Arabiyah. Mohammed Al-Tokhais, research director at the center’s partnerships and collaborations department, said that the...