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Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
Lenovo reveals four ways that high-performance computing and AI will revolutionise healthcare
17 November 2022 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates: As the social value of high-performance computing (HPC) is becoming increasingly obvious, Lenovo has revealed four ways that HPC and Artificial intelligence (AI) are playing an important role in the public health domain, the administration of healthcare, and the clinical setting, particularly when it comes to the automation […]
European Pharma major, Cinfa, firms up presence in Saudi Arabia to provide authentic accessible care
Jeddah, KSA, November 13th 2022: The European pharmaceutical major, Cinfa, confirmed, in a launch event celebrated last Thursday, 10th in Jeddah, its plans to expand and reinforce its presence in Saudi Arabia, as part of its regional strategy to provide authentic accessible care to patients and the community. The commercial attaché attended the […]
The European Medical Centre invites the press and media to visit the centre’s headquarters
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jeddah-November 2, 2022: The European Medical Centre invited several officials and dignitaries among them doctors, press, and media representatives to an inspection tour of its headquarters (Al Rawda) to see the centre’s achievements and the latest medical devices it contains, as it is one of the latest medical complexes being built […]
AstraZeneca and Alfaisal University sign Memorandum of Understanding to bolster lung cancer care in the Kingdom
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide[1] Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1 November 2022: AstraZeneca and Alfaisal University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out a new national program to reduce lung cancer-related mortality across Saudi Arabia. Under the endorsement of the Saudi National Institute of Health (Saudi NIH), […]
PureHealth presents Forbes Middle East Healthcare Summit in Abu Dhabi
Healthcare professionals and experts to discuss the future of healthcare and technology in MENA during the summit on December 13 and 14, 2022 Hosted in partnership with PureHealth, the Forbes Middle East Healthcare Summit will bring together healthcare executives, industry leaders, and innovators Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 26, 2022: PureHealth, the UAE’s largest integrated […]
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Johnson & Johnson MedTech to reinforce commitment to heart health awareness at Annual Conference of Saudi Heart Association
Riyadh, 17 October 2022: In line with its commitment to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and conditions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Johnson & Johnson MedTech participated in the 33rd Annual Conference of Saudi Heart Association [SHA] – one of the largest cardiac meetings in the middle east, held in Riyadh from 13 to 15 […]
Alpha Pharma signs MoU with Biotest to produce Plasma derived medicines in KSA
Alpha Pharma to be the first Saudi company to produce plasma-based treatments for patients suffering from various immune and blood illnesses Alpha Pharma to hold marketing authorization rights for private label for plasma derivatives products for KSA market Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 5th October 2022 Alpha Pharma, a leading Saudi pharmaceutical company and manufacturer of specialty […]
Healthcare transformation takes centre stage in Riyadh next week
Global Health Exhibition is being held under the patronage of the KSA Ministry of Health Innov8 Talks will see entrepreneurs pitch innovative solutions that can address current gaps and redefine healthcare Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, October 5, 2022: Under the theme of ‘A new era of healthcare in KSA’, more than 15,000 attendees from across […]
A UAEU researcher dives into microbiology and makes a new scientific discovery in the country
Al Ain, 3 October, 2022: Biodiversity, and conservation and development of wildlife have received great and early attention in the United Arab Emirates, and within the scientific and research framework, master student Shamma Eisa Al Neyadi in the Department of Biology at the College of Science – United Arab Emirates University was able to draw […]
Al Borg Laboratories signs an agreement to manage the medical tests of Al Amin Hospital in Taif as part of its expansion plan through its strategicpartnerships
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 29th of August 2022: Al Borg Medical Laboratories signed a partnership agreement with Al Amin Hospital in Taif, to operate and manage the medical tests for five years Starting of October 1st, 2022. Al Borg Medical Laboratories was represented by its CEO Dr. Saeed bin Mohammed bin Saeed Al Amoudi, and Al Amin […]
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Medlab Middle East generated business worth AED469 million during the 2022 exhibition in Dubai
Unprecedented demand has seen the exhibition return as a standalone event, with more than 700 exhibitors – close to a 100% increase on the previous edition The exhibition will explore the latest laboratory technology and innovation, enabling scientists to focus on more value-add activities such as interpreting patient results, developing innovative clinical lab tests and performing […]
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 […]
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 […]