Magrabi Health secured positions in the global medical tourism ranking for 2027 published by Newsweek in collaboration with Statista. Three specialized facilities from the healthcare group earned places among the top 175 international hospitals and clinics in ophthalmology. Specifically, the recognition highlights Magrabi Health Eye in North Jeddah, the Eye and Dental center in Makkah, and Magrabi Health Eye and Ear located on Madina Road in Jeddah.
Recognized Eye Care Facilities in the Kingdom
The evaluation identified the three Saudi facilities for their clinical focus in ophthalmic care. Mutasim Alireza, Chief Executive Officer of Magrabi Health, commented on the publication results.
“This reflects Magrabi Health’s dedication to delivering specialised healthcare and medical tourism services in line with the highest international standards.”
Mutasim Alireza, CEO of Magrabi Health
Alireza stated that staff dedication contributed to strengthening the organization’s international position. He noted that the group continues working to advance specialized medical offerings and patient services across Saudi Arabia.
Criteria Behind the Medical Tourism Ranking
The 2027 medical tourism ranking evaluates medical centers across 13 international destinations. The research covers six core medical specialties, including bariatric surgery, oncology, cardiovascular surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and plastic surgery. Statista gathered data across five distinct pillars to compile the final list.
The assessment draws on recommendations from medical professionals and facilitators alongside hospital accreditations. In addition, the research examines public trust through patient reviews on specialized platforms such as WhatClinic, MedicalTourism.review, and Bookimed. Analysts also evaluated digital sentiment and institutional reputation through news publications, online articles, and social networks.
Services for International Patients
Patient experience metrics formed a central component of the scoring system. Specifically, the evaluation reviewed support mechanisms for cross-border travelers, including remote medical consultations and pre-travel planning. Furthermore, facilities were assessed on continuity of care following discharge, local accommodation arrangements, translation services, and administrative pricing transparency.
Magrabi Health has structured administrative and logistical steps to facilitate access for traveling patients. The final assessment combined these operational metrics with a Global Recognition Score derived from earlier hospital evaluations published by Newsweek and Statista.
Historical Milestones and Vision 2030 Alignment
Magrabi Health began operations in 1955 as a private eye hospital. Over seven decades, the group introduced several ophthalmic procedures in the region, including corneal transplantation in 1968 and refractive laser treatments in subsequent decades. In 2026, the network received ophthalmology network accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation.
The group’s operational expansion aligns with objectives under the Saudi Vision 2030 Health Sector Transformation Program. This national initiative aims to improve health technology adoption, raise clinical service efficiency, and broaden overall access for domestic and international patients.
