KFSHRC to participate in C3 Davos of Healthcare Summit in Japan

KFSHRC to participate in C3 Davos of Healthcare Summit in Japan
Healthcare professionals consider the Kingdom’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre to be the leading academic medical centre in the Middle East and North Africa. (SPA/File)
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Updated 18 September 2025
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KFSHRC to participate in C3 Davos of Healthcare Summit in Japan

KFSHRC to participate in C3 Davos of Healthcare Summit in Japan
  • Elite group of leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators to attend

RIYADH: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre will participate in the C3 Davos of Healthcare Summit in Japan. Under the theme “A Tri-Nation Collaboration: Building Bridges Beyond Borders in Healthcare,” it begins on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

The event will see an elite group of leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators from around the world explore opportunities for collaboration in developing the future of the healthcare sector.

As part of the summit’s activities, Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Al-Fayyadh, adviser at the Royal Court and CEO of KFSHRC, will deliver a keynote address called “King Faisal’s Vision for Integrated Healthcare and Investment in a New Infrastructure for Modern Medicine.” It will highlight the transformative journey of the healthcare sector in the Kingdom toward a patient-centered, interconnected system.

He will also review the impact of public-private partnerships, foreign investments, and regulatory reforms on the future of the medical sector in Saudi Arabia.

The summit will also witness the participation of several of the hospital’s leaders in multiple panel discussions. Dr. Esam Abdullah Albanyan, chief of education and training, will speak at a session showcasing opportunities for collaboration in the fields of biotechnology, robotics, and elderly care.

Assistant CEO Dr. Osama Alswailem will take part in a session to highlight the role of precision medicine and data science in enhancing early diagnosis.

The summit’s program will include a variety of sessions on the role of public-private partnerships as a key driver to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Other sessions will look at groundbreaking advances in early detection of Alzheimer’s disease using biomarkers and digital technologies, as well as discussions on lessons learned from epidemic experiences to strengthen future preparedness, and exploration of innovations shaping the next generation of global healthcare systems.


New program to spark creativity and innovation

New program to spark creativity and innovation
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New program to spark creativity and innovation

New program to spark creativity and innovation
  • It aims to turn creative ideas into sustainable projects aligned with the Kingdom’s entertainment development goals

RIYADH: The General Entertainment Authority has launched the “Entertainment Innovations” program to boost creativity and innovation in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector.

Aimed at empowering talent and entrepreneurs, the program helps develop solutions that enhance sector growth and global competitiveness, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Registration is now open for the program. More than 100 participants will form diverse teams supported by mentors and industry experts, the SPA added.

The program includes several phases: registration via the authority’s website, screening and team selection for a virtual bootcamp, and a three-day challenge culminating in final presentations before judges, where winners will be honored.

The program focuses on building business models, brand identity, prototypes, and go-to-market strategies, the SPA added.

It aims to turn creative ideas into sustainable projects aligned with the Kingdom’s entertainment development goals and foster collaboration among creators, investors, and experts.

The program targets three goals: promoting innovation in entertainment, attracting specialized talent in technology, design, and entrepreneurship, and expanding the pool of young creatives in the sector.

In total, SR300,000 ($80,000) in prizes and support packages worth more than $1 million will be awarded to the top three winners.