Under the auspices of Riyadh’s Ministry of Health, the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is poised to play a pivotal role as a strategic partner in the upcoming Saudi American Healthcare Forum on April 25th. The forum aims to tackle the principal health challenges faced by populations in the Arab world and the United States, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and collaborative healthcare initiatives between the two nations.
The gathering will concentrate on pivotal healthcare topics, providing a venue for exchanging insights, exploring cooperation avenues, and showcasing exemplary practices in international healthcare. Furthermore, the event will endeavor to strengthen health sector ties between the participating countries and encourage investments in health tourism.
At the Saudi American Healthcare Forum, distinguished speakers from KFSH&RC will share their expertise. Dr. Abdulaziz Al Rajhi, Chief Medical Officer, will engage in discourse about urgent investments to elevate medical tourism and health business in the Middle East during a breakout session. Dr. Edward Cupler, Executive Director for Research and Innovation, will elucidate on investment opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning biotech sector. Moreover, Dr. Khaled Abu Khabar, Chairman of the Molecular Biomedicine Department and a Principal Scientist, will contribute to a panel examining the synergy between private investment and academic medicine as a driver of innovation and disruption.
With a wide array of attendees including prominent businessmen, scholars, and industry authorities from both nations, the forum is set to enhance initiatives, solutions, and fortify the existing bilateral ties under the banner of ‘Healthcare Diplomacy’.
It is of special note that KFSH&RC has achieved significant acclaim, securing the top spot in the Middle East and Africa and the 20th position globally among healthcare institutions, as per the 2024 Brand Finance rankings. This distinction is accompanied by its inclusion in Newsweek magazine’s list of the world’s top hospitals.
About King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC):
As a premier healthcare institution in the Middle East, KFSH&RC is renowned for its specialized care in fields such as oncology, cardiology, organ transplantation, neurosciences, and genetics. It has recently been acknowledged by ‘Brand Finance’ as the leading academic medical center in its region, and by Newsweek as a global healthcare leader.
In line with Saudi Vision 2030, KFSH&RC was transformed into an autonomous non-profit entity by a royal decree on December 21, 2021, embarking on a comprehensive transformation program aiming for global healthcare leadership through excellence and innovation.
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