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Health technology news covering digital health, telemedicine, medical devices, health apps, and innovations transforming healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]