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Trade Arabia
4 days ago
- Health
- Trade Arabia
King Faisal Hospital gets ISO certification for 3D printing services
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has earned ISO 13485:2016 certification for its 3D Printing Services Department. This ISO certification represents the highest global standards for quality management systems in the design and manufacture of medical devices. It reflects the KFSHRC's strength in delivering innovative, custom-made solutions in complex clinical settings with rigorous quality control and assurance, said the Saudi facility in a statement. KFSHRC's 3D Printing Services Department has become a cornerstone of the hospital's precision healthcare ecosystem. The department uses advanced additive manufacturing to produce patient-specific anatomical models, surgical guides, prosthetics and implants to improve surgical planning, reduce intraoperative risks, and augment clinical outcomes, it stated. In 2023, the department produced over 1,100 physical models and more than 5,000 digital simulations, which shortened average surgery time by 30% and reduced complications by 85%, significantly improving patient satisfaction. KFSHRC's achievements in this field have also garnered international recognition. The hospital was ranked among the top 20 Saudi government entities in the Emerging Technology Adoption Readiness Index for 2025. The Global Project Management Forum (GPMF) awarded its 3D Printing Project the 2024 Global Excellence Award in Technology Project Management. "Our mission is to conduct cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and integrate the innovative technologies into medical practice. Our expertise in 3D printing, artificial intelligence and robotics is combined to advance healthcare delivery. We are expanding our technology platforms and working towards our Kingdom's Vision 2030 to spin off a 3D printing medical technology company that would provide a broad healthtech and socioeconomic impact," he added. Notably, for the third consecutive year, KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 15th globally in the list of the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centres. According to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings, it has been recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East. Additionally, it was included in Newsweek magazine's World's Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Health
- Zawya
KFSHRC's 3D Medical Printing: Faster Surgeries, Fewer Complications
Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has earned ISO 13485:2016 certification for its 3D Printing Services Department. This ISO certification represents the highest global standards for quality management systems in the design and manufacture of medical devices. It reflects the KFSHRC's strength in delivering innovative, custom-made solutions in complex clinical settings with rigorous quality control and assurance. KFSHRC's 3D Printing Services Department has become a cornerstone of the hospital's precision healthcare ecosystem. The department uses advanced additive manufacturing to produce patient-specific anatomical models, surgical guides, prosthetics and implants to improve surgical planning, reduce intraoperative risks, and augment clinical outcomes. In 2023, the department produced over 1,100 physical models and more than 5,000 digital simulations, which shortened average surgery time by 30% and reduced complications by 85%, significantly improving patient satisfaction. KFSHRC's achievements in this field have also garnered international recognition. The hospital was ranked among the top 20 Saudi government entities in the Emerging Technology Adoption Readiness Index for 2025. The Global Project Management Forum (GPMF) awarded its 3D Printing Project the 2024 Global Excellence Award in Technology Project Management. 'Our mission is to conduct cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and integrate the innovative technologies into medical practice. Our expertise in 3D printing, artificial intelligence and robotics is combined to advance healthcare delivery. We are expanding our technology platforms and working towards our Kingdom's Vision 2030 to spin off a 3D printing medical technology company that would provide a broad healthtech and socioeconomic impact.' Notably, for the third consecutive year, KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 15th globally in the list of the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centres. According to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings, it has been recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East. Additionally, it was included in Newsweek magazine's World's Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025.
Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Housing Minister: More than 133,000 firms in Saudi construction sector
RIYADH — Saudi Housing Minister Majid Al-Hogail said that the construction sector in Saudi Arabia has more than 133,000 establishments with over 1.6 million individuals participating daily in building a new reality: smart cities and integrated development. Al-Hogail noted that project management gives organizations greater predictability, responsiveness, and execution, and improves performance and raises the quality of achievement. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 outlines an ambitious future that reshapes the economic, social, and development landscape. The minister explained that project management has become a strategic approach and an essential tool for leading change and achieving sustainable impact, and is no longer an executive option. He noted that the National Projects Council is playing a growing role in unifying efforts and enhancing performance. He added, "Government project management offices contribute to enhancing planning, follow-up, and governance practices, ensuring quality implementation and consistency with national goals." This came during his inauguration of the Global Project Management Forum (GPMF 2025), hosted by the capital, Riyadh. The GPMF is one of the prominent international events in this field, bringing together more than 13,000 specialists and interested parties from at least 100 countries. There will be 120 international speakers, 60 dialogue sessions and 16 training workshops. The event reflects the position that Saudi Arabia occupies in leading developmental and institutional transformations at the global level. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
19-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Minister: More than 133,000 firms in Saudi construction sector
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail said more than 1.6 million individuals are engaged daily across over 133,000 establishments in Saudi Arabia's construction sector, contributing to the realization of smart cities and integrated development. Speaking at the opening of the Global Project Management Forum (GPMF 2025) in Riyadh, Al-Hogail emphasized that project management is no longer a technical function but a strategic imperative for driving transformation. 'Project management enables organizations to be more predictable, responsive, and efficient. It enhances performance and elevates the quality of achievement,' he said. Al-Hogail added that Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 represents an ambitious roadmap for reshaping the Kingdom's economic, social, and developmental landscape. He noted that the National Projects Council is playing an expanding role in aligning national efforts and improving overall project performance. 'Government project management offices help strengthen planning, oversight, and governance, ensuring quality execution and alignment with national goals,' he said. GPMF 2025 is one of the world's leading events in the field of project management, attracting more than 13,000 professionals from over 100 countries. The forum features 120 international speakers, 60 panel sessions, and 16 specialized workshops, further underscoring Saudi Arabia's global leadership in institutional transformation and development planning.
Saudi Gazette
19-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Housing Minister: More than 133,000 firms in Saudi construction sector
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Housing Minister Majid Al-Hogail said that the construction sector in Saudi Arabia has more than 133,000 establishments with over 1.6 million individuals participating daily in building a new reality: smart cities and integrated development. Al-Hogail noted that project management gives organizations greater predictability, responsiveness, and execution, and improves performance and raises the quality of achievement. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 outlines an ambitious future that reshapes the economic, social, and development landscape. The minister explained that project management has become a strategic approach and an essential tool for leading change and achieving sustainable impact, and is no longer an executive option. He noted that the National Projects Council is playing a growing role in unifying efforts and enhancing performance. He added, "Government project management offices contribute to enhancing planning, follow-up, and governance practices, ensuring quality implementation and consistency with national goals." This came during his inauguration of the Global Project Management Forum (GPMF 2025), hosted by the capital, GPMF is one of the prominent international events in this field, bringing together more than 13,000 specialists and interested parties from at least 100 countries. There will be 120 international speakers, 60 dialogue sessions and 16 training workshops. The event reflects the position that Saudi Arabia occupies in leading developmental and institutional transformations at the global level.
