Health & Technology
Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
KFSHRC’s Dr. Albanyan: Saudi Arabia Positioned as Regional Hub for Healthcare Innovation
KFSHRC’s Dr. Esam Albanyan says Saudi Arabia is poised to lead regional healthcare innovation through Vision 2030, global partnerships, and digital health.
Jamjoom Pharma and Iraqi Dermatology Society Sign MoU to Transform Skin Health Awareness
The Iraqi Dermatology Society and Jamjoom Pharma have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a nationwide awareness initiative, ECZPLORE, aiming at supporting patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in the fight against eczema and fungal infections. This milestone agreement reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to improving dermatology care in Iraq through […]
KFSHRC to Showcase Its Leadership in AI-Driven Healthcare at London Summit
UK, London King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), a leading healthcare and research institution in Saudi Arabia, will participate as a Platinum Sponsor in the 2nd Annual Future of Health Europe Summit and the inaugural AI in Health Summit, both co-located in London from September 30 to October 1, 2025. The gatherings will […]
Bayer Saudi Arabia LLC and Saudi Otorhinolaryngology Society (SORL) Sign MoU to Advance Allergy Awareness and Patient Care
Bayer, is a Life Science company with a more than 160-year history and core competencies in the areas of health care and agriculture Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – September 28, 2025 – Bayer, a global leader in life sciences with a strong emphasis on healthcare and nutrition and the Saudi Otorhinolaryngology Society (SORL), the Kingdom’s leading […]
Sensory Cloud Announces Positive Results from the Phase 2 REACH Trial at King Saud University Medical City in Patients with Refractory Chronic Cough (RCC)
Daily treatment with SC0023 yielded treatment efficacy 53.5% ± 19.2% relative to baseline in 24-hour daily cough rate and 19.5% ± 6.2% placebo effect Cough rate reduction was observed from the first day of dosing and across baseline cough rates ranging from 5 to 25 coughs/hour Persistent cough suppression post-treatment was also observed across cough […]
Bupa Arabia Showcases Healthcare Innovation as Platinum Sponsor at Money 20/20
Supporting Digital and Financial Transformation in Healthcare Signing strategic partnerships to support the future of health insurance in the region Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance participated as a Platinum Sponsor in the “Money 20/20 Middle East” Conference and Exhibition, the most prominent event in the field of financial technology in the Middle East, which was […]
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Lilly Unveils TuneLab, $1B AI Platform for Biotech Drug Discovery
Program provides access to Lilly-trained artificial intelligence to help accelerate breakthrough medicines New offering expands Lilly Catalyze360’s support for early-stage drug development September 11, 2025: Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced the launch of Lilly TuneLab, an artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) platform that provides biotech companies access to drug discovery models […]
KFSHRC Reduces Emergency Department Inpatient Bed Waiting Time by 75%
Places the hospital among the top 5% of high-capacity academic medical centers worldwide in the emergency boarding time metric Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, 15 September King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has reduced the median emergency department boarding time from over 13 hours in 2023 to just 3.2 hours by mid 2025, achieving a […]
KFSHRC Deputy CEO at C3 Davos of Healthcare Summit: AI Will Support, Not Replace, Healthcare Workers
AI can relieve doctors and nurses from repetitive tasks, accelerate diagnostics, and improve efficiency. USA, New York, 9 Sep Artificial intelligence is ready to play a major role in healthcare, but it must be seen as a tool to empower medical staff, not replace them, according to Dr. Björn Zoëga, Deputy CEO of King Faisal […]
KFSHRC to Partake Tomorrow as Strategic Partner in C3 Davos of Healthcare™ New York Summit
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) will participate tomorrow (Monday) as a Strategic Partner in the C3 Davos of Healthcare™ New York Summit, “Healthcare Disrupted: The Future of AI, Data & Precision Medicine,” taking place at the Union League Club in New York City. The summit convenes global leaders, innovators, and healthcare pioneers to […]
Luna 2.0 Smart Ring launches globally at IFA Berlin
Berlin, 5th September 2025 — Luna, a new-age health-tech company approaching the core problem of unlocking human potential, differently, today announces the global launch of Luna 2.0, its next gen smart ring which comes equipped with the new LifeOS, a powerful intelligence layer that transforms biometrics into adaptive real-time guidance. Luna 2.0 is finally available worldwide at Luna for $300/£300 and $329/£329 […]
Batterjee Medical College Accelerates Global Growth with Veeam, Achieving 80% Faster Data Recovery
Pioneering medical institution leverages Veeam to boost data resilience, drive digital transformation and power national and international expansion plans. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 07 September, 2025 – Batterjee Medical College (BMC), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading private medical colleges, has dramatically enhanced its data resilience and operational effectiveness by deploying Veeam Data Platform, Veeam Backup for […]
KFSHRC to Showcases Innovations at Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: 05 September King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) is participating in the eighth edition of the Global Health Exhibition 2025, taking place in Riyadh from October 27 to 30 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center. The event brings together leading healthcare professionals, experts, and decision-makers from around the world […]
Magrabi Health Acquires “UniDents Dental Clinics”
Expanding Dental Care Services A new healthcare acquisition aligns with the Kingdom’s plans to advance the healthcare sector Jeddah: Magrabi Health Group has acquired UniDents Dental Clinics (Union of Dentists Complex), one of Jeddah’s leading specialized dental clinics, to strengthen its presence in dentistry across the Kingdom. This acquisition comes as part of the Group’s […]
KFSHRC to Participate as Strategic Partner in C3 Davos of Healthcare New York Summit
USA, New York – September 1, 2025 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) is participating as a Strategic Partner in the C3 Davos of Healthcare New York Summit, “Healthcare Disrupted: The Future of AI, Data & Precision Medicine,” which will take place on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Union League Club in […]
From World-Firsts to Future Standards: KFSHRC Sets New Benchmarks in Robotic Surgery
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) is redefining global standards in robotic surgery, building on unprecedented world-firsts including the first fully robotic liver transplant led by Prof. Dieter Broering and the first fully robotic heart transplant performed by Prof. Feras Khaliel to advance a future where robotics becomes the preferred […]
KFSHRC Marks Broad Participates in National Blood Donation Campaign
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has witnessed a growing turnout of blood donors since the launch of the national campaign initiated by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may Allah protect him – reflecting the direct impact of this generous […]
Portalis Capital Signs Landmark MOU to Advance Food Safety in Saudi Arabia with Natural Phage Technology
KSA, August 28, 2025 – In a pioneering move that underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sustainable innovation, Portalis Capital Investments LLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kingdom’s National Livestock and Fisheries Development Program (NLFDP), Tanmiah Food Company (Tanmiah), and Dutch biotechnology company Micreos Food Safety B.V. (Phageguard). The signing ceremony took place […]
KFSHRC Leads Middle East in Epilepsy Surgery with Over 2,000 Successful Procedures
Breakthrough Use of Stereo-EEG Strengthens Hospital’s Global Standing King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has reinforced its Epilepsy Centre’s position as one of the world’s most active in Stereo-Electroencephalography (Stereo-EEG) procedures, with a rate of 1 to 2 cases per week, making it the largest epilepsy surgery centre in the Middle East and […]
Saudi and UAE Collaboration Saves Life of 7-Year-Old Through Cross-Border Heart Transplant
The operation relied on precise coordination from organ extraction to air transport and rapid surgery preparation in Riyadh. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully performed a life-saving heart transplant on a 7-year-old Saudi child using an organ donated by a brain-dead donor in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The […]
KFSHRC Sets Global Benchmark with Nearly 300,000 Virtual Consultations in 2024
The Saudi institution’s digital health services expanded rapidly, averaging more than 800 virtual visits per day. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) delivered 293,381 virtual consultations in 2024 — a 58.2% year-on-year increase — establishing the Saudi institution as a global benchmark in telehealth by demonstrating how digital care can expand access to […]
Barraquer Eye Hospital UAE Warns Parents About the Hidden Risks of Excessive Screen Time on Children’s Vision during back to School preparations
Dubai, UAE, 15 August 2025 – As children across the UAE return to classrooms this month, Barraquer Eye Hospital UAE is urging parents and educators to take a closer look, literally, at the impact of screens on young eyes. With schoolwork increasingly moving online and recreational screen use at an all-time high, eye health experts […]