Health & Technology
Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
Innodisk NVIDIA GTC 2026: Edge AI Solutions for Healthcare and Smart Mobility
Innodisk showcased full-stack edge AI solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2026, targeting smart healthcare and smart mobility with NVIDIA Blackwell and Jetson AGX Orin platforms.
KFSH Receives American Heart Association Honor for CPR Education at MENA Healthcare Forum 2026
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre received an American Heart Association honor for CPR education at the MENA Healthcare Forum 2026. Both the Riyadh and Jeddah branches were recognized for distinct contributions to clinical training and community awareness.
AI-Assisted mRNA Cancer Vaccine Shrinks Tumours in Dog, Raising Hopes for Human Oncology
A Sydney tech entrepreneur used ChatGPT and AI tools to design an mRNA cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie, whose tumours shrank by half. Researchers say the approach could inform future human cancer treatments.
Speechmatics Launches Arabic-English Bilingual Model with First-Ever Medical Variant for MENA
Speechmatics has launched an Arabic-English bilingual model achieving 6.3% Word Error Rate on mixed-speech benchmarks, alongside the first Arabic-English bilingual medical model designed for clinical settings across MENA.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital Sets Global Record for Kidney Exchange Transplants in 2025
King Faisal Specialist Hospital performed 130 kidney exchange transplants in 2025, setting a global single-center record and surpassing leading programs in the US and Canada.
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Bupa Arabia Reports 41% Female Promotion Rate and 50+ Women in Leadership Roles
Bupa Arabia recorded a 41% female promotion rate — its highest in company history — and placed more than 50 women in leadership roles as part of a structured diversity strategy.
WVU Health System Selects hellocare.ai to Deploy AI-Powered Smart Hospital Rooms Across 25 Facilities
WVU Health System has selected hellocare.ai to deploy AI-powered smart hospital rooms across all 25 of its hospitals, covering more than 3,000 beds in four states.
HUAWEI Band 11 Series Launches in Saudi Arabia with Advanced Health and Fitness Features
Huawei launched the HUAWEI Band 11 Series in Saudi Arabia on March 10, 2026, featuring a 1.62-inch display, GNSS tracking, AI fitness plans, and 12-category emotional monitoring.
KFSH Genomic Medicine Center Joins Global Alliance for Genomics and Health
King Faisal Specialist Hospital’s Genomic Medicine Center of Excellence has joined GA4GH, a 500-member global consortium setting standards for genomic data sharing. The move expands KFSH’s research capabilities and reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position in precision medicine.
Huawei MWC 2026: New Solutions for Offices, Healthcare, and Education
Huawei unveiled scenario-specific solutions for offices, healthcare, and education at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, integrating AI into video conferencing and remote medicine platforms.
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Fakeeh Care Group Posts SAR 3.1 Billion Revenue in FY 2025, Up 11% Year on Year
Fakeeh Care Group reported SAR 3.1 billion in FY 2025 revenue, up 11% year on year, while serving 1.9 million patients across its expanding network of hospitals and clinics in Saudi Arabia.
ZTE and China Telecom Win Three GSMA Foundry Awards with Two 5G-A Proposals
ZTE and China Telecom won three GSMA Foundry Awards at MWC 2026 in Barcelona with two joint 5G-Advanced proposals covering robotics and smart healthcare.
Tech Leaders at MWC26 Call for AI Guardrails in Health and Gaming
Executives from Netcracker, Exponential View, and Blizzard called for stronger AI governance at MWC26 Barcelona, warning that oversight must keep pace with rapid deployment across health, telecoms, and gaming.
QCY Announces Launch of Track S10 Sports Smartwatch
QCY Track S10 sports smartwatch offers precise tracking for athletes. The device features a bright AMOLED screen and long battery life, launching in March.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Posts 7% Revenue Growth in 2025, Launches Share Buyback and Leadership Changes
Hikma Pharmaceuticals achieved 7% revenue growth to $3.349 billion in 2025. The firm announced a $250 million share buyback and key leadership changes.
Emirates Health Services Launches Amal AI Physician Assistant in UAE
Emirates Health Services launched Amal AI Physician Assistant with Boston Health AI at WHX Dubai 2026. The platform enhances patient intake and clinician efficiency across UAE health network.
King’s College Hospital London – Jeddah Completes One Year of Full Operations
King’s College Hospital London – Jeddah marks one year of full operations on Saudi Founding Day. The facility advances healthcare with specialized services and British expertise under Vision 2030.
KFSH Advances to 12th Place in Brand Finance Global Hospital Rankings
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre climbed to 12th place globally in Brand Finance’s 2026 rankings, maintaining its lead in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Qassim Health Cluster Showcases Care Link Initiative at Saudi Healthcare Model Forum 2026
Qassim Health Cluster presents Care Link initiative at Saudi Healthcare Model Forum 2026, transforming patient care through integrated healthcare journey coordination.
New Study Links 4+ Hours Daily Screen Time to 61% Higher Depression Risk in Children
New research reveals children spending 4+ hours daily on screens face 61% higher depression risk. Physical activity emerges as key protective factor.
LG KSA Partners with Saudi German Hospital for Blood Donation Drive
LG Electronics Saudi Arabia launches blood donation drive with Saudi German Hospital and Central Blood Bank to address critical supply gaps in the Kingdom.
LG Unveils Revolutionary 11MP Diagnostic Displays and 3D Surgical Screens at Arab Health 2026
LG Electronics unveils revolutionary 11-megapixel diagnostic displays and 3D surgical screens at Arab Health 2026 in Dubai, setting new standards for clinical precision and efficiency.