His Majesty King Abdullah, on Sunday, inaugurated the Cell Therapy Center (CTC) at the University of Jordan, as part of King Abdullah’s support to efforts of developing the scientific research field, which stimulates the investment in medical fields, medical tourism and promoting human resources in this area.

The King unveiled a commemorative plaque of the center, which is the first of its kind in Jordan, and aims to be a leading center at national, regional and global levels in the treatment of cells and their derivatives, and an attracting point for advanced scientific research and a training center for specialists, researchers and students in this scientific field.

CTC features include a number of specialised laboratories, cells cultivating and producing units and one-place integrated units that work in a coordinated manner, to achieve its goals in providing scientific, basic and applied clinical research as well as treating related cases.

His Majesty toured CTC’s departments, facilities and laboratories, which were established according to the highest European and American standards and were equipped via a grant from The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD).

While checking on the stem cell transplant unit, His Majesty was briefed by CTC Director Abdullah Al Abbadi about the work mechanism of the unit, which includes four sections for cultivating and producing cells for clinical use, according to high standards matching the most advanced ones in the world.

The King voiced admiration for this outstanding medical achievement, which includes a group of graduates from Jordanian universities, 85 per cent of whom are females.

His Majesty also expressed appreciation for the efforts of CTC’s workers, in order to achieve qualitative medical achievements in the field of stem cell therapy and contribute to Jordan’s progress among countries specialised in this area.

The Saudi ambassador to Jordan, Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Turki Al Saud attended the opening ceremony.