GE HealthCare to set up a regional HQ in Riyadh

GE HealthCare has announced the opening of a new regional headquarters in the capital, Riyadh, emphasizing its commitment to support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 healthcare transformation agenda.

Under a new leadership team, this strategic move aims to drive progress and transformation in Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector and adopt innovative approaches in addressing the evolving healthcare needs in the region.

Why does it matter?

Envisioning a world where healthcare has no limits, integrated, AI-powered and data-driven solutions spanning the healthcare spectrum aim to enhance exam workflow efficiency, facilitate better patient outcomes, improve productivity, and empower clinicians by maximizing diagnostic potential.

As Saudi Arabia restructures its health sector under the Health Sector Transformation Program, part of Vision 2030, GE HealthCare's advanced digital solutions will be pivotal in fulfilling the government's vision of creating an efficient, integrated, and patient-centered ecosystem that is on par with the best healthcare systems in the world.

As one of the fastest-growing digital health markets, health technology has become critical to meet the Kingdom's goals of digitizing 70% of patient activities by 2030.

On the record

"Under its ambitious Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is pivoting to a future-ready healthcare ecosystem where it aims to leverage technologies to maximize efficiencies and enhance precision health initiatives that address critical patient and clinical challenges. In line with this vision, the establishment of a regional headquarters in Riyadh marks a pivotal moment in GE HealthCare's commitment to drive transformative change and create a more resilient and sustainable healthcare industry in Saudi Arabia," said Mohammad El Khoury, General Manager of Saudi Arabia, GE HealthCare. "Under a new leadership team and in collaboration with local and regional providers, we are determined to lead the charge in bringing next-generation technologies and hospital solutions to address the diverse healthcare needs of the region."

The context

The announcement was made during the annual Global Health Exhibition in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where GE HealthCare showcased the most advanced and intelligent imaging devices and diagnostic solutions that are reimagining patient care.

More than 300 exhibitors from over 60 countries have participated in the Global Health Exhibition, which connects industry leaders, experts, and innovators in Saudi Arabia and around the world to explore and exchange groundbreaking ideas and technologies.