Renowned Saudi medical tourism expert, Dr. Abdulhai Meqdad, has emphasized the significance of improving the medical tourism experience in order to bolster the country’s national economy. Boasting exceptional medical and natural resources, the Kingdom has emerged as a leading regional destination for medical tourism. Dr. Meqdad has highlighted the promising potential of the medical tourism market in the Kingdom, estimating that the total investment in this sector could exceed a staggering 124 billion riyals by 2030.
In a recent interview on the Al-Ekhbariya channel, Dr. Meqdad pointed out that the Kingdom possesses all the necessary prerequisites to become a competitive hub for medical tourism. With its robust infrastructure and globally renowned medical facilities such as the General Corporation of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, the Kingdom is well-positioned to attract both local and international investors in this sector.