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KFSH Advances to 12th Place in Brand Finance Global Hospital Rankings
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre climbed to 12th place globally in Brand Finance’s 2026 rankings, maintaining its lead in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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Clinical Research Transformation Conference Opens in Riyadh
The Clinical Research Transformation: Future Outlook 2026 conference opened in Riyadh, organized by King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre. The event brings together global experts to advance Saudi Arabia’s clinical research ecosystem and align with Vision 2030 healthcare goals.
Saudi Hospital Uses 3D Printing to Treat Rare Inner Ear Disorder
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has developed a 3D printing technique to treat a rare inner ear balance disorder. The KFSHRC 3D printing inner ear treatment uses ultra-micro manufacturing to reconstruct delicate structures without damaging surrounding tissues. The hospital’s Department of Otolaryngology successfully treated a patient who suffered from severe […]
KFSHRC Wins Two Gold Awards for Patient Experience Excellence in 2025
KFSHRC wins two gold awards at 2025 International Customer Experience Awards for patient experience and customer service excellence.
KFSHRC Reports 7% of Surgeries Now Performed With Robotic Surgery Systems
King Faisal Hospital reports 7% of surgeries now use robotic systems, reducing complications and hospital stays. Learn about the expansion plans.
KFSHRC to Host International Robotic Surgery Summit in Riyadh
King Faisal Specialist Hospital hosts international Robotic Surgery Collaboration Summit Dec 4-6 with live demonstrations and expert panels.
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KFSHRC Madinah Removes Rare Bladder Tumor Using Single-Port Technique
KFSHRC Madinah removes rare bladder tumor via 2cm incision using single-port transvesical technique. Minimally invasive procedure reduces recovery time.
KFSHRC Inks Agreement with Ministry of Industry to Support Industrial and Mining Innovation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has signed a strategic agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The partnership aims to support innovators and researchers within the industrial and mining sectors, enabling them to transform theoretical ideas into scalable, market-ready products. The signing ceremony took place in […]
Asia–Africa’s First: KFSHRC Successfully Implants Smallest Permanent Pacemaker in 2-kg Newborn
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 24 November King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) Riyadh has successfully implanted the smallest permanent pacemaker in a newborn weighing just 2 kg. To address the challenge of the infant’s size, the team worked with the device manufacturer to create a customized version, enabling a safe procedure that provided […]
KFSHRC Accredited as National Reference Centre for Metagenomics Research Services
Riyadh: 21 November The Genomic Medicine Center of Excellence at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has obtained international accreditation from Oxford Nanopore Technologies as a certified service provider in metagenomics, positioning itself as the national reference laboratory capable of analyzing the genetic material of all microorganisms with high accuracy and speed. This achievement marks […]
KFSHRC Treats 200 Patients with CAR-T Therapy and Launches Local Manufacturing
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 29King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has treated more than 200 patients with genetically modified T-cell therapy since 2020, targeting aggressive blood cancers resistant to standard treatment. The milestone demonstrates the hospital’s expertise in advanced immunotherapy and aligns with its mission to be the preferred destination for specialized, […]
KFSHRC Performs World’s First Robotic Intracranial Tumor Resection … A New Era in Neurosurgery
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 20, 2025 In a historic leap for robotic medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully performed the world’s first robotic intracranial tumor resection, a groundbreaking achievement that sets a new global standard in neurosurgical precision and recovery. The surgery was conducted on a 68-year-old man […]
Saudi Arabia’s KFSHRC Among the World’s Top Centers for Kidney Transplant Outcomes
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has recorded exceptional kidney transplant survival rates, with one-year patient and graft survival ranging between 97 percent and 99 percent, placing it among the world’s leading reference centers. These outcomes reflect the efficiency of KFSHRC’s integrated model of care, which ensures precision and continuity across all stages of […]
KFSHRC Pioneers Gene Therapy with Local T-Cell Production
Riyadh: 13 October King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has reinforced its leading position in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare research and development ecosystem through a series of groundbreaking achievements, including the local manufacturing of chimeric antigen receptor T-cells (CAR-T) and the launch of the first national clinical trial for advanced gene therapy. The study […]
KFSHRC’s Dr. Albanyan: Saudi Arabia Positioned as Regional Hub for Healthcare Innovation
KFSHRC’s Dr. Esam Albanyan says Saudi Arabia is poised to lead regional healthcare innovation through Vision 2030, global partnerships, and digital health.
KFSHRC to Showcase Its Leadership in AI-Driven Healthcare at London Summit
UK, London King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), a leading healthcare and research institution in Saudi Arabia, will participate as a Platinum Sponsor in the 2nd Annual Future of Health Europe Summit and the inaugural AI in Health Summit, both co-located in London from September 30 to October 1, 2025. The gatherings will […]
KFSHRC Reduces Emergency Department Inpatient Bed Waiting Time by 75%
Places the hospital among the top 5% of high-capacity academic medical centers worldwide in the emergency boarding time metric Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, 15 September King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has reduced the median emergency department boarding time from over 13 hours in 2023 to just 3.2 hours by mid 2025, achieving a […]
KFSHRC Deputy CEO at C3 Davos of Healthcare Summit: AI Will Support, Not Replace, Healthcare Workers
AI can relieve doctors and nurses from repetitive tasks, accelerate diagnostics, and improve efficiency. USA, New York, 9 Sep Artificial intelligence is ready to play a major role in healthcare, but it must be seen as a tool to empower medical staff, not replace them, according to Dr. Björn Zoëga, Deputy CEO of King Faisal […]
KFSHRC to Partake Tomorrow as Strategic Partner in C3 Davos of Healthcare™ New York Summit
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) will participate tomorrow (Monday) as a Strategic Partner in the C3 Davos of Healthcare™ New York Summit, “Healthcare Disrupted: The Future of AI, Data & Precision Medicine,” taking place at the Union League Club in New York City. The summit convenes global leaders, innovators, and healthcare pioneers to […]
KFSHRC to Showcases Innovations at Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: 05 September King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) is participating in the eighth edition of the Global Health Exhibition 2025, taking place in Riyadh from October 27 to 30 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center. The event brings together leading healthcare professionals, experts, and decision-makers from around the world […]