More than one pharmacist at Princess Nourah University: Innovation and professional future
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, represented by the Pharmacy Club at the College of Pharmacy, is preparing to launch the twelfth edition of its prominent annual event, “More Than a Pharmacist,” on Thursday, January 22, 2026. This initiative continues the university’s commitment to enhancing the academic and professional environment for its students, and the university’s Center for Natural and Health Sciences Research will host this major professional gathering.
This event is particularly important given the rapid transformations taking place in the Saudi Arabian healthcare sector, in line with the goals of Vision 2030 and the Healthcare Transformation Program, which focuses on enhancing the skills of healthcare practitioners and adopting modern technologies. The “More Than a Pharmacist” event serves as a vital platform for connecting academic outcomes with the evolving demands of the job market, where the pharmacist's role is no longer limited to dispensing medication but has expanded to include clinical care, pharmaceutical manufacturing, scientific research, and healthcare management.
Under the theme "Innovating and Leading the Future," this year's edition offers a comprehensive knowledge and professional experience, with broad participation from approximately 25 leading healthcare institutions, along with a distinguished group of experts and speakers in the pharmaceutical field. The event primarily aims to disseminate knowledge and foster professional relationships among pharmacy students and graduates from various universities, as well as other interested parties and specialists in this vital sector.
The event highlights the latest global trends in pharmaceutical sciences, with a particular focus on digital pharmacy and artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, pharmaceutical innovation, entrepreneurship, and pharmaceutical sustainability. These themes address the critical need to integrate technology into healthcare services, creating a rich and interactive space for experts and the next generation of pharmacists to exchange experiences.
The event's agenda includes a diverse range of interactive activities, most notably the "Innovate with Your Talent" exhibition, designed to empower young talent and support innovation by showcasing individual abilities and promising projects. The "Hospital Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Associations" corner also stands out as a key destination for providing health information and answering professional and academic inquiries from visitors, thus enhancing professional awareness among both students and practitioners.
It is worth mentioning that Princess Noura University’s organization of this annual event reflects its commitment to achieving the goals of its strategic plan, which are to prepare competitive competencies capable of leading the future, provide a supportive environment for health and well-being, and excellence in education and learning, thus consolidating its position as a leading scientific beacon that effectively contributes to the development of the national health system.
