Health & Technology
Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
Magrabi Health Hosts Diabetes Awareness Race in Jeddah
In Collaboration with the Ministry of Sport Over 300 participants highlight the link between diabetes and eye health Jeddah: In celebration of World Diabetes Day, Magrabi Health hosted a Diabetes Awareness Race along the Jeddah waterfront, attracting more than 300 participants from across the community. The event, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport […]
Asia–Africa’s First: KFSHRC Successfully Implants Smallest Permanent Pacemaker in 2-kg Newborn
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 24 November King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) Riyadh has successfully implanted the smallest permanent pacemaker in a newborn weighing just 2 kg. To address the challenge of the infant’s size, the team worked with the device manufacturer to create a customized version, enabling a safe procedure that provided […]
KFSHRC Accredited as National Reference Centre for Metagenomics Research Services
Riyadh: 21 November The Genomic Medicine Center of Excellence at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has obtained international accreditation from Oxford Nanopore Technologies as a certified service provider in metagenomics, positioning itself as the national reference laboratory capable of analyzing the genetic material of all microorganisms with high accuracy and speed. This achievement marks […]
RapidAI and Health Holdings Company Partner to Bring Deep Clinical AI to Saudi Arabia
The strategic collaboration establishes RapidAI as the deep clinical AI enterprise partner of choice across HHC hospitals, advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative to drive healthcare innovation and digital transformation SAN MATEO, Calif. & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– RapidAI, the pioneer of deep clinical AI and global leader in intelligent imaging and workflow integration, today […]
Digital Health Transformation: Lean and MOD Launch Sehhatek
Lean and Ministry of Defense launch digital health transformation with Sehhatek app for personnel and families. Discover how this supports Vision 2030.
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare signs four strategic agreements to advance healthcare excellence in Saudi Arabia
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) signed four landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading national partners during the Global Health Exhibition 2025, held in Riyadh between October 27 – 30. The agreements reaffirm JHAH’s commitment to driving innovation, collaboration, and excellence in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector, and advancing the goals of […]
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Bnoon and AlMoosa Partner to Expand Fertility Care
On the sidelines of the Saudi Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh Bnoon’s fourth facility in Saudi Arabia to open at Almoosa Specialist Hospital Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia – November 6, 2025: Bnoon, part of Global Fertility, and Almoosa Health signed a strategic agreement at the Saudi Global Health Exhibition 2025 to expand fertility services across the […]
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Earns First ACS CBAHI Certification
A new achievement reflecting its leadership in cardiac care… Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Jeddah has announced that it has received certification from the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) for its Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) services, becoming the first private hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
Dr. Majid Alfayyadh at FII: Saudi Arabia’s in-House CAR-T Manufacturing Signals Readiness to Lead Biotech’s Next Era
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — October 31 Dr. Majid Alfayyadh, CEO of King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), said, at the Future Investment Initiative, the hospital’s in-house manufacturing and clinical use of CAR-T cell therapy marks a major shift in localizing advanced treatments and shows the Kingdom is ready to adopt world-class therapeutic technologies. […]
MBSC Concludes Participation at Global Health Exhibition 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Novamber 2, 2025 – Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) has concluded its participation in the Global Health Exhibition 2025, held from October 27 to 30 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre. The event brought together leaders and decision-makers shaping the future of healthcare in the […]
KFSHRC Treats 200 Patients with CAR-T Therapy and Launches Local Manufacturing
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 29King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has treated more than 200 patients with genetically modified T-cell therapy since 2020, targeting aggressive blood cancers resistant to standard treatment. The milestone demonstrates the hospital’s expertise in advanced immunotherapy and aligns with its mission to be the preferred destination for specialized, […]
Dr. Björn Zoëga: Strategic Clarity is the Cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Health Transformation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2025 In a reflection on the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare landscape, Dr. Björn Zoëga, CEO of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) Riyadh, said that a clear strategic direction has become the defining element of successful transformation, one that balances firm execution with the flexibility to […]
Ford Al Naghi Reaffirms Its Commitment To Women’s Health this October
Under The Theme “Blue is the New Pink” In recognition of Women’s Health Awareness Month, Ford Al Naghi organized a special wellness event for female employees. Saudi Arabia, October 28, 2025:In observance of Women’s Health Awareness Month, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors — the exclusive distributor of Ford vehicles in the Western and Southern regions of […]
Cigna International Health Study 2025: UAE Emerges as a Global Leader in Vitality, Well-Being, and Health Innovation
Dubai, October 28, 2025 – The UAE has once again demonstrated its leadership in health and well-being, achieving a Vitality score of 73.3 and Overall Well-Being score of 70%, placing it second in the world in the latest Cigna International Health Study 2025, released today by Cigna Healthcare. The findings of the Study were unveiled […]
Siemens Healthineers welcome visitors to their largest exhibition presence to date at Global Health Exhibition 2025
*Riyadh – October 28, 2025 – Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology company, will participate in the 8th edition of Global Health Exhibition and Congress, the largest healthcare trade show in Saudi Arabia with a growing impact across the entire region. From October 27 –30 at Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center – Malham, Saudi […]
WHOOP, Lean Partner to Advance Saudi Health Insights
Strategic partnership leverages integration of technologies to enhance national platforms, empowering individuals and organizations within the Kingdom with data-driven tools for preventive health and longevity…in line with Saudi Vision 2030 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 27 October 2025: A strategic partnership was announced today between WHOOP, the human performance company, and Lean Business Services, the leading […]
Bupa CareConnect Participates in the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh
Riyadh:Bupa CareConnect, the healthcare arm of Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance, has announced its participation as a Platinum Sponsor at the Global Health Exhibition 2025, which will be held in Riyadh from October 27 to 30, 2025. The event is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Health, with the attendance of H.E. Fahad […]
KFSHRC Performs World’s First Robotic Intracranial Tumor Resection … A New Era in Neurosurgery
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 20, 2025 In a historic leap for robotic medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully performed the world’s first robotic intracranial tumor resection, a groundbreaking achievement that sets a new global standard in neurosurgical precision and recovery. The surgery was conducted on a 68-year-old man […]
Saudi Arabia’s KFSHRC Among the World’s Top Centers for Kidney Transplant Outcomes
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has recorded exceptional kidney transplant survival rates, with one-year patient and graft survival ranging between 97 percent and 99 percent, placing it among the world’s leading reference centers. These outcomes reflect the efficiency of KFSHRC’s integrated model of care, which ensures precision and continuity across all stages of […]
GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Day 3: The Rise of Digital Health, Biotech and AI-Powered Sciences
Dubai, UAE – 15 October 2025: Momentum showed no signs of slowing on Day 3 of GITEX GLOBAL 2025, with the world’s largest tech and AI event continuing to unveil award-winning breakthroughs, impactful partnerships and powerful use-cases redefining industries. The programme spanned every corner of the technology landscape – from AI and cloud computing to […]
KFSHRC Pioneers Gene Therapy with Local T-Cell Production
Riyadh: 13 October King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has reinforced its leading position in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare research and development ecosystem through a series of groundbreaking achievements, including the local manufacturing of chimeric antigen receptor T-cells (CAR-T) and the launch of the first national clinical trial for advanced gene therapy. The study […]
Essity Global opens its new regional headquarters to manage its Health & Medical business in Riyadh
Global hygiene and health company Essity strengthens regional healthcare partnerships to build on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transformation agenda Under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia plans to invest over US$65 billion to develop the country’s healthcare infrastructure. Establishing the regional headquarters for its Health & Medical business in Riyadh reflects Essity’s commitment to long term growth […]