On June 24, 2026 CEL-SCI Corporation (NYSE American: CVM) reported the successful conclusion of a formal signing ceremony with Saudi Amarox ("Amarox") during the BIO International Convention 2026 on June 22nd in San Diego, marking a significant step forward in U.S.–Saudi cooperation in healthcare innovation and oncology.

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The ceremony brought together executives from CEL-SCI and Amarox, along with representatives from Saudi healthcare, investment, and trade organizations, highlighting the growing partnership between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in advancing medical innovation and improving patient care.

Under the agreement, Amarox will support activities related to the planned introduction and commercialization of Multikine* in Saudi Arabia and potentially other counties in the region, subject to regulatory approvals.

"We are pleased to work with Amarox and our Saudi partners as Saudi Arabia continues to invest in healthcare innovation and advanced medical technologies," said Geert Kersten, Chief Executive Officer of CEL-SCI. "International collaboration has been central to CEL-SCI’s development strategy for many years, and we look forward to contributing our experience and expertise to support oncology care throughout the region."

CEL-SCI conducted the world’s largest Phase 3 trial in newly diagnosed advanced head and neck cancer, enrolling 928 patients across 23 countries, three continents, and approximately 100 clinical sites. The scale and geographic diversity of the study underscore CEL-SCI’s role as an international oncology innovator and its commitment to advancing cancer care through global scientific cooperation.

Abdullah Alzomaie, CEO and Founder of Amarox, commented, "Saudi Arabia is investing significantly in healthcare transformation and access to innovative medicines. We believe this collaboration supports those objectives while strengthening international partnerships that can help bring promising therapies to patients throughout the Kingdom and the broader region."

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative places significant emphasis on healthcare modernization, innovation, and international collaboration. The Kingdom has made substantial investments in healthcare infrastructure, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, and research capabilities as it expands its regional center for advanced healthcare and life sciences.

About Multikine

Multikine is a cancer immunotherapy administered before surgery as a treatment for newly diagnosed previously untreated head and neck cancer. Its goal is to activate a person’s immune system to fight cancer before the ravages of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy have weakened the immune system. In the world’s largest head and neck cancer Phase 3 study, Multikine increased the 5-year survival rate of the target patient population to 73% vs 45% in patients treated with standard of care alone and halved the risk of death from 55% to 27%.

About Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer is the 6th most common cancer, with approximately 900,000 newly diagnosed cases per year globally. The newly diagnosed stage 3 and 4 patients with this cancer represent a severe unmet need.

(Press release, Cel-Sci, JUN 24, 2026, View Source [SID1234668942])