Health & Technology
Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
AKDITAL Opens First Saudi Healthcare Facility in Riyadh with Olaya Hospital Launch
AKDITAL Group has launched operations at its first Saudi facility, opening the 140-bed Olaya Hospital in Riyadh as part of a SAR 5.3 billion investment plan.
Red Sea Global Opens Equinox Resort AMAALA in Saudi Arabia
Red Sea Global has opened Equinox Resort AMAALA in Saudi Arabia, marking the brand’s first international location outside the United States.
LEAP 2026 Concludes Fifth Edition in Riyadh With 1 Million Dollars in Startup Prizes
LEAP 2026 concluded its fifth edition in Riyadh, awarding 1 million dollars in startup prizes and confirming over 15 billion dollars in tech deals.
Huawei Retains Global Wrist-Worn Device Market Leadership in H1 2026
Huawei secured over 20% global market share in wrist-worn devices during H1 2026 according to IDC, driven by updates across its Watch and Fit series.
Huawei Unveils Watch GT 7 Series and New Hardware in Munich
Huawei introduced the WATCH GT 7 series, WATCH D3, MatePad Pro 12-inch, and new smartphones at its Munich launch event, with Saudi availability coming soon.
King Saud University Medical City Launches Digital Health Innovation Ecosystem at LEAP 2026
King Saud University Medical City launched its digital health innovation ecosystem and opened registration for Healthathon 2026 during LEAP 2026.
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CST and Ithra Launch Four Digital Sustainability Initiatives at LEAP 26
CST and Ithra launched four digital sustainability programs during LEAP 26 to promote balanced technology habits and advance specialized regulatory research.
TETCO and Lean Business Services Sign Strategic Agreement at LEAP 2026 to Modernize University Hospitals
TETCO and Lean signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to develop integrated digital solutions for Saudi university hospitals.
EY Study Shows Saudi Arabia Outpaces Global Digital Health and AI Adoption
An EY study presented at LEAP 2026 shows 69% of Saudi consumers consult AI for medical details, leading global digital health metrics.
Luna Band Launches Worldwide with Adaptive Health Intelligence at IFA Berlin
Luna has launched the Luna Band worldwide at IFA Berlin, featuring adaptive health intelligence powered by LifeOS without subscription fees.
Dyson Unveils CameraJet Toothbrush with Integrated Camera and Fluid Jet
Dyson has revealed the Dyson CameraJet, an electric toothbrush featuring an integrated 100k pixel macro camera and a real-time conical fluid jet.
Bupa Arabia Launches Third Edition of Corporate Padel Tournament in Jeddah
Bupa Arabia launches the third edition of its corporate padel tournament in Jeddah with 32 teams before moving to Khobar and Riyadh.
Google Rolls Out Android 17 Motion Assist to Prevent Vehicle Motion Sickness
Google is deploying Android 17 Motion Assist to reduce car sickness by displaying synchronized motion dots on Pixel screens.
Saudi FDA Clarifies Smart Rings Cannot Diagnose Diseases
The Saudi FDA warns that wearable accessories cannot diagnose diseases, noting their role is limited to tracking general wellness indicators.
Cisco Talos Reports Rise in Identity-Based Attacks and Authentication Abuse in Q2 2026
Cisco Talos findings show identity-based attacks and authentication abuse surged in Q2 2026, with phishing accounting for over half of incident response cases.
Bupa Arabia Renews Media Sponsorship Partnership with Thmanyah for Saudi Football Coverage
Bupa Arabia has renewed its partnership with SRMG subsidiary Thmanyah to sponsor Saudi football broadcasts and promote healthy lifestyles.
SharkNinja Launches Shark ChillPill 3-in-1 Cooling System in Saudi Arabia
SharkNinja has launched the Shark ChillPill personal cooling device in Saudi Arabia, featuring three cooling modes and up to 11 hours of battery life.
DataFlow Partners With MediLearning to Distribute Accredited Healthcare Courses Across GCC
DataFlow and MediLearning have partnered to deliver 70+ DHA-accredited CPD and CME courses to healthcare professionals across the GCC via TrueProfile.io.
Saudi FDA Grants Marketing Authorization for Dual Glucose and Ketone Monitoring Device
The Saudi FDA has authorized a continuous glucose and ketone monitoring device, marking one of the first regulatory approvals worldwide for the biosensor tool.
Princess Nourah University AI Center Reviews Annual Research and Training Achievements
The PNU AI Center supported over 2,600 researchers and students, executing 10 research projects and 22 training workshops during the past academic year.
Saudi Arabia’s Wasfati Platform Processes 141 Million Prescriptions Annually
Saudi Arabia’s Wasfati platform served 17 million patients and processed 141 million prescriptions last year, reducing waiting times across healthcare facilities.
First Healthcare Technology Manager Pathway Launched in KSA
First Gulf Company and BMET partner to launch Saudi Arabia’s first Certified Healthcare Technology Manager pathway, aligning with Vision 2030.