Health & Technology
Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
Kingdom Centre in Riyadh lights up for International Thalassaemia Day 2022
The iconic landmark was lit up in support of Saudi Arabia’s thalassemia patients and their loved onesKingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh 9th May 2022: On the evening of May 8th, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a global pharmaceutical company, in collaboration with the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF), lit up in red iconic Kingdom Centre in Riyadh […]
Live stronger with the power of clean air
By Alexander Provins, Director EMEA at Blueair ‘’As we reflect on our health more than ever, and not to mention the health of our loved ones, an often overlooked, invisible factor to consider is indoor pollution, which can be up to five times higher than outdoor levels. As recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), it is […]
Nahdi Medical Company opens its largest flagship pharmacy in the Kingdom in Riyadh
New Olaya flagship pharmacy deploys state-of-the-art services, solutions, and products aimed at exceeding Nahdi Guests’ expectations Spanning 2800 sqm the new branch will feature a wide range of services aimed at enhancing the Guest experience by blurring the lines between online and brick and mortar Through its unparalleled network across 144 cities and villages, […]
Almarai concludes its annual campaign to raise awareness of oral and dental health
Almarai Company concluded its annual campaign to raise awareness of oral and dental health in a recently held ceremony in Riyadh. Almarai implements this campaign annually in cooperation with King Saud University and Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman, in a continuous partnership for more than eight years, to educate the community about the importance of oral […]
Almarai obtains Pandemic Prepared Certification 2021 for the second year in a row
Almarai Company obtained a Pandemic Prepared Certification from AIB International; due to its excellence in applying best practices for food safety in times of epidemics for the second year in a row. The certification confirms Almarai’s readiness and ability to adhere to industry-recognized best practices for supporting food safety and quality, employee health, the supply […]
Alf Healthcare and Steward Health Care International JV to operate world-class Coastal Village Hospital for The Red Sea Development Company
The hospital will provide exceptional medical care for 14,000 residents and visitors, in addition to employment and educational opportunities for Saudi nationals The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, awarded the operations contract for a major new hospital to the Steward alf Global Healthcare Company, a […]
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Huawei and Sports for All puts Saudi Arabia’s resident’s health first at the iconic Riyadh Marathon 2022
Participated as the “Official Timekeeper Partner” Riyadh, KSA, 13 March 2022: Huawei, the iconic global technology brand, showcased its commitment towards Saudi Arabia’s resident’s wellbeing and health at Riyadh Marathon 2022 organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation, participating as the “Official Timekeeper Partner”. Pablo Ning, President of Huawei Consumer Business Group in Middle […]
PepsiCo sponsored Riyadh Marathon 2022 to call attention to the importance of sports
PepsiCo sponsored Saudi Arabia’s first-ever full marathon The sponsorship is part of PepsiCo – SFA joint “Harek” initiative Riyadh, March 10, 2022 PepsiCo has underlined its commitment to raising awareness of the importance of sports in Saudi Arabia. As part of its ongoing mission to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the communities it serves […]
Almarai participates in the First International Conference on Food Security and Environmental Sustainability
The Minister of Education, Dr. Hamad bin Muhammad Al-Sheikh, and the President of King Faisal University, Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, visited the Almarai Company’s pavilion, which is participating in the exhibition accompanying the First International Conference on Food Security and Environmental Sustainability organized by King Faisal University. The event was conducted at the university’s […]
Cisco and Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Healthcare
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 09 March 2022: Cisco Saudi Arabia Limited (Cisco) and Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City (SBAHC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The aim of the MoU is to develop a cooperation in field of digital transformation and explore ways to accelerate digital health services to patients, as part of SBAHC’s continuous efforts […]
Bupa Arabia Urges Digital Transformation in Insurance Industry
InsureTek Middle East 2022 International Conference Highlights the Importance of Digitization and Innovation in Insurance Industry Bupa Arabia’s participation at the InsureTek Middle East 2022 Conference reinforces the company’s leading role in reshaping the insurance industry. Hamideddin: Embracing digitization is no longer a luxury, but rather a necessity and pivotal requirement to keep pace with […]
Emirates Health Services adopts AI-based vision screening
Dubai United Arab of Emirates, February 11, 2022: (AETOSWire) Emirates Health Services has partnered with Emitac Healthcare Solutions to onboard a new smartphone-enabled, integrated vision screening application as part of their routine check-up for children, the technology is developed by the U.S digital health company “GoCheck”. GoCheck Kids, used by over 6,500 pediatric care team members in […]
Philips partners with GAD International to deliver outstanding patient care and increase operational efficiency for better performance and outcomes
Riyadh, KSA – Philips, a global leader in healthcare technology, has partnered with GAD International Co (GAD) to transform healthcare services by delivering state of the art technologies and innovation to hospitals operated by AMI Healthcare Inc (AMI). This partnership will provide elite cardiology services by deploying an advanced Cathlab that delivers outstanding interventional cardiac and vascular performance on the Azurion 7, paired […]
LG SUPPORTS GROWING DEMAND FOR HVAC RETROFITTING ACROSS HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS
As Administrator and Developers Strive to Achieve Greater Operational Excellence, LG is Delivering a Suite of Advanced Air Purification and Ventilation Technologies DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Jan. 28, 2022 – Each type of building or commercial facility has its own set of requirements for comfort and energy consumption. However, healthcare facilities present a particularly unique set […]
Kinnos crowned winner of Arab Health Innov8 competition
The popular start-up competition featured 24 companies in various stages of maturity, with each showcasing unique and innovative solutions in prevention, management, operations, and diagnostics in the healthcare industry Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 January 2022: Kinnos, an infection prevention company pioneering colourised disinfection, has won this years’ Arab Health Innov8 competition, following an intensive […]
Innovation and technology took centre stage at the Inaugural Future Health Summit last night
Healthcare industry experts last night underscored the need for healthcare reform, efficiencies in healthcare spending, and utilising the transformative power of the digital era Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2022: Senior government healthcare officials, CEOs and visionaries from around the world, attended the inaugural Future Health Summit last night, Tuesday 25 January, to hear […]
Amazon joins forces with MTE (MENATECH) to expand Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports to KSA and The UAE
RIYADH, KSA – 20 January 2022 – Amazon in Saudi Arabia and the UAE joins forces with MTE (MENATech), a GGTech Entertainment Group company to launch Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s first educational esports league. Amazon’s involvement in the tournament across Saudi Arabia and the UAE will help upscale the competition, increasing visibility and […]
LG TO SHOWCASE ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC AND IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES AT ARAB HEALTH 2022
Visitors to the Leading Healthcare Exhibition Can Discover How LG’s Medical Monitors and Digital X-ray Detectors Contribute Towards Elevated Patient Care DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES., Jan. 20, 2022 – Next week at Arab Health 2022, LG will be presenting its latest innovations within the medical display market – illustrating technology’s ability to empower more accurate diagnosis, […]
Al Borg Diagnostics Initiates Al Borg Med-Tech Accelerator
Saudi Arabia, 10 January 2022: In line with Saudi Vision 2030”, Al Borg Diagnostics, which harbors one of the largest chains of Medical Labs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, initiated Al Borg Med-Tech Accelerator program in January 2021, as part of its social responsibility towards youth empowerment, innovation fostering, intellectual property, and the localization of technologies, […]
90% of healthcare providers in KSA use medical equipment with a legacy OS
According to Kaspersky’s new Healthcare report 2021, only 10% of Saudi healthcare organizations confirm that all medical equipment they utilize runs up-to-date software. Usage of legacy operating systems (OS) exposes healthcare organizations to additional vulnerabilities and cyber-risks. 26 December 2021 Medicine has always been a field where innovations play a crucial and truly life-saving […]
Evusheld long-acting antibody combination retains neutralising activity against Omicron variant in independent FDA study
AstraZeneca’s Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab), a long-acting antibody combination for the prevention of COVID-19, retained neutralising activity against the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant (B.1.1.529), according to new preclinical data. In this study, Evusheld’s Inhibitory Concentration 50 (IC50), a measure of neutralising potency of an antibody, was 171 ng/ml and 277 ng/ml in two confirmatory tests, […]
Saudi Sports for All Federation and Al Nahdi Medical Company sign an MoU to work together towards a fitter, healthier community
The agreement will see Al Nahdi Medical Company contribute facilities and equipment to Community Sports Groups, as well as rewards and coupons to winners of SFA app challenges The SFA and Al Nahdi expands their partnership after previously a successful collaboration on the Ehsan Steps Challenge that connected sports and charity (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) December […]