Health & Technology
Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
Apple Explores Screenless Fitness Tracker to Compete With Whoop
Apple is investigating a prototype screenless fitness tracker to rival Whoop, with potential market availability projected no earlier than 2028.
SFDA Approves First Local AI Medical Software for Dental and Eye Care
SFDA has approved two Saudi-developed medical AI software tools, Dental IQ and SAARIA, to assist doctors in dental and retinal disease diagnosis.
HONOR Watch 6 Launched with 35-Day Battery Life and Health Tracking
HONOR has introduced the Watch 6 featuring a 980mAh battery, blood pressure tracking, 120 sports modes, and a 3000-nit display.
Huawei Announces Upcoming Launch of HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Pro in Saudi Arabia
Huawei is launching the HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Pro in Saudi Arabia, introducing early risk assessment tools for heart health, diabetes monitoring, and a 21-day battery life.
Apple Updates Health App With Readiness Score and Longevity Tracking
Apple updated its Health app with Apple Intelligence to calculate health age and readiness scores using wearable and lab data.
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Saudi Arabia Ranks Above Global Averages for AI in Healthcare
A new Philips report shows 99.5% of Saudi clinicians see tangible gains from healthcare automation, outpacing global adoption averages.
SDAIA Highlights Role of Biotechnology Data at Global Summit in Riyadh
SDAIA outlined the strategic importance of biotechnology data at the fourth Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit to support healthcare goals.
Magrabi Health Details Specialized Care Strategy at Forbes Summit in Riyadh
Magrabi Health presented its specialized care model and 2027 expansion roadmap during the Forbes Middle East Healthcare Summit 2026 in Riyadh.
HONOR Watch 6 Smartwatch Launches in Saudi Arabia With 35-Day Battery Life
HONOR has released the HONOR Watch 6 in Saudi Arabia, featuring up to 35 days of battery life, 123 sports modes, and health monitoring tools starting at 549 SAR.
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Joins Global Sepsis Alliance to Pilot New Accreditation Standards
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah has partnered with the Global Sepsis Alliance to test and develop an international hospital accreditation program.
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LEAP 2026 wrapped up in Riyadh after securing nearly $15 billion in technology deals. The event highlighted major expansions in artificial intelligence, digital healthcare, and travel platforms.
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Riyadh Secures Second Place in Ada’a Health Award for Maternity Care
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Riyadh took second place in the Ada’a Health Award for maternity care, competing among 2,700 nationwide providers.
SRC Awards Magrabi Health Global Ophthalmology Network Accreditation
Magrabi Health has earned the Network of Excellence in Ophthalmology accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation.
Apple Introduces Apple Watch Ultra 4 with S11 Chip and New Health Sensors
Apple introduced Apple Watch Ultra 4 featuring the S11 chip, upgraded health sensors, extended 50-hour battery life, and new readiness scoring metrics.
Apple Watch Series 12 Launched with Health Sensing System and S11 Chip
Apple has introduced Apple Watch Series 12 featuring the S11 chip, an updated Health Sensing System, and new Audio Intelligence capabilities.
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.
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.