Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef visited the logistics center of the National Unified Procurement Company for Medicines, Devices, and Medical Supplies (NUPCO), wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), in Qassim's Second Industrial City. During the visit, Alkhorayef discussed boosting cooperation between the ministry and NUPCO to support the local pharmaceutical and vaccine industry. Emphasizing the importance of joint efforts to meet the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, Alkhorayef commended NUPCO's role in supporting the sector, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ministry is eager to strengthen partnerships with the private sector to develop strategic national industries, with a focus on pharmaceuticals and vaccines, he emphasized. Established in 2009, NUPCO streamlines medical procurement processes, enhances healthcare outcomes, and optimizes spending on medical supplies. The company is committed to being a trusted partner in delivering medical supplies and logist ics solutions. NUPCO prioritizes local products, supports domestic industries, generates jobs, modernizes warehouses, and maintains rigorous safety standards for medical storage. NUPCO exemplifies Vision 2030 goals by supporting the health sector with advanced digital platforms for procurement and distribution, improving supply chain efficiency. Prioritizing local products helps boost national industries, create jobs, and maintain high safety standards in storing medical supplies, leading to cost savings in healthcare spending. Source: Saudi Press Agency