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Saudi Arabia. Portuguese companies push forward in the health sector

RTP Notícias7 September 2026 at 19:20

Portuguese companies are strengthening their presence in Saudi Arabia in the health sector, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence and new technologies in medicine. This movement is part of a broader internationalization strategy by Portuguese companies. The health sector has been identified as a priority in the commercial relations between Portugal and Saudi Arabia. This expansion reflects the Portuguese interest in strategic international markets for the growth of national companies.

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