King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Participates in Saudi American Healthcare Forum
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is set to play a key role as a strategic partner in the upcoming Saudi American Healthcare Forum. The forum, scheduled for April 25th and held under the patronage of the Ministry of Health in Riyadh, aims to address primary healthcare challenges facing both American and Arab populations while fostering collaboration, innovation, and partnerships in healthcare between the two nations.
The event will feature discussions on crucial topics that contribute to healthcare development, providing a platform for bilateral information exchange, exploring cooperation opportunities, and sharing best practices in global healthcare. Additionally, the forum seeks to strengthen relations in the health sector and stimulate investment in health tourism.
Distinguished speakers from KFSH&RC will participate in various sessions during the forum. Dr. Abdulaziz Al Rajhi, Chief Medical Officer, will join a breakout session on advancing medical tourism and health investments in the Middle East. Dr. Edward Cupler, Executive Director for Research and Innovation, will discuss investing in Saudi Arabia’s biotech sector, while Dr. Khaled Abu Khabar, Chairman of the Molecular Biomedicine Department, will take part in a panel session on private investment and academic medicine.
The Saudi American Healthcare Forum will bring together top businessmen, academics, and industry experts from both countries to enhance initiatives, find solutions, and strengthen bilateral relations through “Healthcare Diplomacy”.
KFSH&RC has been recognized for its excellence in healthcare, ranking first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th globally in the list of the world’s top 250 healthcare institutions for the second consecutive year. The hospital was also named among the world’s best hospitals by Newsweek magazine in 2024.
As a leading healthcare institution in the Middle East, KFSH&RC is committed to providing specialized healthcare services and has a strong history in treating various medical conditions. The hospital’s recognition by Brand Finance and Newsweek magazine further solidifies its position as a global healthcare provider.
For more information about the Saudi American Healthcare Forum and KFSH&RC, interested parties can contact Mr. Essam Al-Zahrani, Acting Media Affairs Head, at 0555254429 or Mr. Abdullah Alown, Senior Media Affairs Editor, at 0556294232.