Singapore, Sept. 3 -- The Saudi Space Agency (SPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) to strengthen collaboration in biotechnology under microgravity conditions, astronaut health, education, and scientific research, in support of national priorities and to build sustainable human capabilities.

The MoU was signed by Acting CEO of the Saudi Space Agency Dr Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi and Royal Court Advisor and CEO of KFSHRC Dr Majid Al-Fayyadh, in the presence of senior officials from both sides at the hospital's headquarters in Riyadh.

The MoU stipulates developing a joint framework for cooperation to establish a strategic partnership between the two sides in ...