Health & Technology
Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
Al Borg Diagnostics Twenty-four years of leadership in the field of diagnostics and consulting
• Al-Amoudi shares the nation’s joy by providing medical examination packages. • Al-Borg is a leader in diagnostics. • 30 additional branches inaugurated in 2022. Saudi Arabia – September 20, 2022: A Borg Diagnostics, leading and largest chain of private laboratories in the field of medical diagnostics and consultations, have strengthened their position in the Kingdom […]
SCAI and Lean to Develop Innovative AI Solutions for Saudi Healthcare Sector #GlobalAISummit
New agreement seeks to improve the quality of living in the Kingdom by delivering enhanced healthcare services Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 13 September 2022: The Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), a fully owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has signed an agreement with Lean, a leading provider of innovative healthcare management solutions, to explore […]
Nahdi Medical Company launches third polyclinic in Jeddah in its drive to deliver healthcare services to the community
Located in the Samer district and housing seven specialties, the clinic adds to Nahdi’s rich roster of primary care services. The clinic is an extension of Nahdi’s Omnihealth expansion plans – combining physical and digital channels for enhanced guest experience. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 05 September 2022: Nahdi Medical Company, Saudi Arabia’s largest pharmacy […]
Al Jalila Children’s Speciality Hospital and Duracell expand partnership into KSA to continue raising awareness of lithium coin batteries ingestion among children
Duracell and Al Jalila Children’s Speciality Hospital will aim to educate and raise awareness on safety around Lithium Coin Cells in Saudi Arabia through social media activations. Al Jalila Children’s is the only free standing hospital dedicated for children’s treatment in the region Riyadh, 4 September, 2022 – Al Jalila Children’s and Duracell is set to […]
Bupa Arabia hosted second ‘Live Right’ health awareness event in Riyadh
Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance, a pioneer in health insurance and effective public health campaigns, hosted the second “Live Right” health awareness event on August 25-26 in Riyadh’s Al-Fareeda Ballroom. It followed the success of the first event held as part of the “Live Right” campaign in Jeddah in July, which more than 1,000 attendees attended. […]
Digital transformation of health insurance sector boosts customer experience
Insurance companies in Saudi Arabia have extensively expanded their electronic services for customers in recent years, thanks largely due to the popularity of smartphones and the COVID-19 pandemic, which confined people to their houses for long periods. Companies launched smart apps to facilitate communication and enable customers to access premium services as quickly and effortlessly […]
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Leading KSA experts call for increased awareness about chronic kidney disease as part of united efforts to enhance patient outcomes
Almost 2.6 million people in Saudi Arabia suffer from the “silent disease”1 9 out of 10 people with CKD are unaware they have it—in both developed and developing countries4 CKD patients in Saudi Arabia now have renewed hope through launch of new treatment options Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – August 16, 2022: Local and international […]
UAE venture builder hatch & boost tackles regional food security with launch of first portfolio agriTech startup World of Farming (WoF)
World of Farming (WoF) aims to reduce soaring costs of livestock feed through its patent-pending circular farming proprietary technology that will enable local farmers to grow sustainable & fresh animal feed all year-round in the desert. WoF’s technology is set to cut greenhouse gas emissions from conventional animal feed production & transportation, which is the […]
Bupa Arabia Tops Global and Regional Rankings as Best Health Insurance Company
Bupa Arabia won a series of prestigious international awards in health insurance, digital innovation, and sustainability. Bupa Arabia is the first insurance company on Forbes Middle East’s list of the top 100 companies in the region in 2021, and the first in Brand Finance’s global rankings of the most valuable insurance companies in the Middle […]
Abeer Medical Group Honored to Serve Hajj Pilgrims
Abeer Medical Group, by way of Saudi National Hospital (SNH), a Makkah-based medical facility that is managed and operated by the group, successfully served Hajj pilgrims during their stay in the holy city; amounting to over 500 treatments in total during the pilgrimage period. With an influx of pilgrims this year, SNH was exclusively commissioned […]
In Collaboration with the Ministry of Health Thakher Development Company Organizes Blood Donation Event
Thakher Development Company, the master developer of the master plan and infrastructure of Thakher Makkah project, organized a blood donation event, with the participation of the company’s staff, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program. The company said that the blood donation event was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Saudi […]
“Live Right” a Bupa Arabia event promoting a healthy lifestyle
Health campaigns promote healthy habits and lifestyle and improve quality of life for individuals and the community at large. Bupa Arabia hosted ‘Live Right’ awareness program in Jeddah on July 21-22. Ali Sheneamer: ‘Live Right’ program aims to positively influence the health and well-being of Saudi residents and citizens in line with the Vision 2030 […]
Bupa Arabia Launches its 1st “Live Right” Event in Jeddah on 21-22 July
As the health risks increase globally, health awareness campaigns aiming to confront these risks increase in importance. They play a crucial role in promoting a healthy lifestyle, improving the quality of life for individuals and society, and reducing the spread of diseases. A pioneer in healthcare and highly effective public health campaigns, Bupa Arabia for cooperative insurance […]
Abdul Latif Jameel Health appoints special scientific advisors to join mission in accelerating access to modern medical care.
The Right Hon. Professor Lord Kakkar PC, Director of the Thrombosis Research Institute and Emeritus Professor of Surgery at University College London joins the Abdul Latif Jameel Health Scientific Advisory Board MIT Professor James J. Collins, PhD appointed as Special Scientific Advisor, Abdul Latif Jameel Health, complementing his work in synthetic biology and systems biology […]
Bupa Arabia Launches Innovative Telehealth Service with Strategic Partnerships
In a qualitative shift with the Saudi 2030 Vision, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has been seeking to expand the scope of telemedicine services provided in the Kingdom. This comes as part of the MoH’s efforts to achieve its national e-health strategy and the digital transformation objectives, especially after it has proven its unparalleled effectiveness and success […]
King Abdulaziz University and Nahdi Medical Company reaffirm their commitment to train future Saudi Pharmacists
MOU set to advance education, training, and research programs, as well as offer over 100 internship opportunities to pharmaceutical students. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 26th June 2022: Nahdi Medical Company, Saudi Arabia’s largest pharmacy retail chain and leading healthcare provider, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with King Abdulaziz University. The signing ceremony took place at […]
Saudi Arabia records increased investment and new opportunities in healthcare infrastructure: JLL
Riyadh, KSA – 15 June 2022: JLL, a leading professional services firm specialized in real estate, investment management and development consultancy services, highlighted the substantial opportunities for investors and developers in the Kingdom’s healthcare sector. Underlining the promising landscape for healthcare infrastructure development and medical service delivery, JLL recently advised Dubai-based Gulf Islamic Investments LLC (GII) on […]
Mastercard study advocates financial inclusion as a driver for better access to health and education
White paper reveals that the unprecedented halt in economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable and has accelerated the need for digitally delivered financial inclusion 55% of respondents to a Mastercard survey say they use digital mediums to make financial transactions Further findings show that digital financial services have […]
Huawei collaborates with “Live Well” platform to keep raising awareness of staying healthy and wellbeing
Riyadh, KSA, 2 June 2022: Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia collaborates with online “Live Well” platform during Eid AlFitr to keep raising awareness of the importance of staying healthy and wellbeing. The initiative which was run throughout Eid AlFitr on “Live Well” – the Ministry’s of Health official health platform – has proved to be highly […]
Align Technology Drives Innovation in Digital Dentistry with Launch of iTero Element Plus Series in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Intraoral scanners with 5D technology are the latest innovation from Align Technology available in key middle East markets including UAE, KSA, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar The iTero Element 5D Plus imaging systems were launched to more than 80 orthodontists and general practitioners at a series of events held at the Ritz Carlton, in Riyadh, […]
AIRLINES’ ‘BLANK SHEET OF PAPER’ MOMENT IS BIGGEST OPPORTUNITY FOR A GENERATION
Airlines have a once in a generation opportunity to restructure, innovate and expand, said James Hogan today in a keynote address to the Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi. “The global pandemic has been the biggest systemic shock in the history of aviation,” he said. “But that does give a unique opportunity for airlines that […]
Jameel Fund for Infectious Disease Research and Innovation Announces Open Call for 2nd Round for Researchers at King Abdulaziz University
Backed by Community Jameel Saudi and in collaboration with King Abdulaziiz University, Jameel Fund for Infectious Disease Research and Innovation will provide new funding to several critical research projects in the Kingdom Jameel Fund is set to provide support to research projects to combat the transmission and pathogenesis of coronaviruses and other respiratory viruses Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, […]