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Core Life Crowned Champions of the Bupa Padel Super Cup 2025 at the Red Sea
Core Life has been crowned the winner of the Bupa Padel Super Cup 2025. Held at the Red Sea’s Six Senses Southern Dunes, the tournament blended elite competition with holistic wellness, supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s health and tourism goals.
Saudi Hospital Uses 3D Printing to Treat Rare Inner Ear Disorder
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has developed a 3D printing technique to treat a rare inner ear balance disorder. The KFSHRC 3D printing inner ear treatment uses ultra-micro manufacturing to reconstruct delicate structures without damaging surrounding tissues. The hospital’s Department of Otolaryngology successfully treated a patient who suffered from severe […]
Apple Watch Hypertension Detection Feature Now Available in Saudi Arabia
Apple Watch hypertension notifications now available in Saudi Arabia, alerting users to signs of high blood pressure. Learn how it works.
KFSHRC Wins Two Gold Awards for Patient Experience Excellence in 2025
KFSHRC wins two gold awards at 2025 International Customer Experience Awards for patient experience and customer service excellence.
KFSHRC Reports 7% of Surgeries Now Performed With Robotic Surgery Systems
King Faisal Hospital reports 7% of surgeries now use robotic systems, reducing complications and hospital stays. Learn about the expansion plans.
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KFSHRC to Host International Robotic Surgery Summit in Riyadh
King Faisal Specialist Hospital hosts international Robotic Surgery Collaboration Summit Dec 4-6 with live demonstrations and expert panels.
KFSHRC Madinah Removes Rare Bladder Tumor Using Single-Port Technique
KFSHRC Madinah removes rare bladder tumor via 2cm incision using single-port transvesical technique. Minimally invasive procedure reduces recovery time.
Bayer to Manufacture Aspirin Protect in Saudi Arabia by 2028
Bayer and Alpha Pharma partner to manufacture Aspirin Protect locally in Saudi Arabia by 2028, supporting Vision 2030 cardiovascular health goals.
TikTok Launches “Time and Well-being Space” in Riyadh to Promote Mindful Digital Habits
TikTok has launched the Time and Well-being space in KSA. The hub features affirmation journals and soothing sounds to support mindful digital habits for teens.
KFSHRC Inks Agreement with Ministry of Industry to Support Industrial and Mining Innovation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has signed a strategic agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The partnership aims to support innovators and researchers within the industrial and mining sectors, enabling them to transform theoretical ideas into scalable, market-ready products. The signing ceremony took place in […]
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Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospitals Included in the Newsweek and Statista Best Specialized Hospitals Middle East Award List 2026
Jeddah, KSA – November, 2025 Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospitals in Jeddah and Riyadh have been included in the Newsweek and Statista Best Specialized Hospitals Middle East Award List 2026 in the following specialties: Neurology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Oncology, and Gastroenterology. This recognition is based on an international evaluation methodology incorporating expert insights, peer recommendations, medical […]
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 […]
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, […]