Health

Forbes Middle East to Host Second Edition of Healthcare Leaders Summit in Riyadh

Forbes Middle East has announced the second edition of the Healthcare Leaders Summit – Riyadh 2026, taking place this year under the theme “Health at the Heart of National Progress.” The Summit will bring together leading policymakers, experts, innovators, and healthcare leaders from Saudi Arabia, the region, and around the …

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Zain KSA Enables a Series of 11 Remote Robotic Surgeries, Including a Global Milestone in Lung Resection

Zain KSA has marked a new milestone reflecting its role as a digital enabler of vital sectors. Collaborating with the Innovation Empowerment Center at SEHA Virtual Hospital, it has enabled 11 consecutive remote robotic surgeries using advanced digital infrastructure purpose-built to deliver ultra-low latency and high reliability. The infrastructure provided …

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Novo Nordisk Receives European Commission Approval of Wegovy Pill as First Oral GLP-1 for Weight Management in the EU

Novo Nordisk today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorisation for Wegovy pill (once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg) for the treatment of adults with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) or overweight (BMI ≥27 kg/m²) with at least one weight-related comorbidity, as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and …

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Janus Henderson Highlights Growing Investment Opportunity as GLP-1 Innovation Accelerates

Advances in GLP-1 therapies are creating a new phase of opportunity across the healthcare sector, according to Janus Henderson Investors, as oral medicines, broader disease applications and a rapidly expanding patient population reshape one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets. The asset manager believes these developments are creating long-term opportunities not …

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Arabian Ethicals Achieves International ISO 31000:2018 Certification for Risk Management Excellence

Dubai, UAE, 22, June 2026 – Arabian Ethicals, a Ghobash Group enterprise, has successfully achieved the ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Certification, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to governance excellence, structured risk oversight, and long-term sustainable growth. The ISO 31000:2018 standard is internationally recognized for providing comprehensive …

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Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine Host Third Science Café Session on Obesity, Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases

Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine, hosted the third Science Café Session under the theme of “The Rising Tide: Obesity, Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases”, delivering an engaging discussion on the prevention, innovation, and importance of empowering healthier futures for communities. The event took place at Bin Jelmood House on 8 June …

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PureHealth launches University of Nicosia campus in Athens, Greece

PureHealth, through its Greek subsidiary, has announced the launch University of Nicosia (UNIC) campus in Athens. The university introduces a next-generation model of healthcare education, embedding artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital health into core clinical training to develop a workforce equipped to operate in integrated, technology-enabled healthcare systems. The …

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Physiowell Officially Launches in Riyadh; Setting New Standard of Rehabilitation Care in Saudi Arabia

Physiowell, a newly established premium physiotherapy and rehabilitation provider, has officially launched its clinic in Riyadh. Built on advanced medical technology, internationally recognized rehabilitation methodologies, and a patient-centered clinical philosophy, the new center aims to redefine the quality and accessibility of physiotherapy services in the Kingdom. Designed to serve patients …

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Zahra Association and Starbucks Unite to Drive Breast Cancer Awareness Across Saudi Arabia

Throughout October, the Zahra Breast Cancer Association — a leading nonprofit dedicated to breast cancer awareness, prevention, and patient support founded and chaired by Her Highness Princess Haifa Al-Faisal — led a nationwide movement to encourage early detection and community engagement. Partnering with Starbucks, the initiative brought Zahra’s mission to …

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A new Study Uncovers Unprecedented Socioeconomic Benefits of Obesity Treatment in Saudi Arabia

‘Uncovering the Full Scale of the Economic and Societal Benefits of Weight Loss’, a new report by AI economics policy advisory Whiteshield, commissioned by Lilly, reveals that accelerated obesity intervention could help 3.3 million people in Saudi Arabia transition out of obesity by 2030, delivering wide-ranging benefits across health, the …

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