Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) successfully hosted the BD Healthcare Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme “Embracing a Value Driven Future with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.” The event gathered regional and international healthcare experts to discuss the future of healthcare in the Kingdom, focusing on digital transformation, value-based healthcare, patient safety, and workforce well-being.
Held at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh, the summit kicked off with opening remarks from Omar Malabarey, Country General Manager of BD Saudi Arabia, who welcomed the attendees and set the stage for discussions aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of improving healthcare efficiency, sustainability, and digitalization.
Key speakers included Dr. Justus Wolff from the Technical University of Munich, who discussed the economic impact of AI in healthcare. Dr. Abdulelah Al Hawsawi, founding director of the Saudi Patient Safety Center (SPSC), highlighted the global landscape of medical device safety and its impact on patient safety in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Mohammed Al Ghamdi, President of the Saudi Nurses Association, shared insights on Saudi Arabia’s role in shaping the future of professional nursing.
The summit also explored the increasing role of AI, digital transformation, and automation in healthcare. Dr. Abdulgader Almoeen, Senior Advisor at the Health Sector Transformation Program (HSTP), provided an in-depth analysis of healthcare transformation in Saudi Arabia with a focus on AI, digitalization, and automation. Dr. Haitham Badr, Director of Quality at the Security Forces Hospital (SFH) in Riyadh, discussed the potential of analytics to improve healthcare quality and patient safety.
A session on workforce empowerment was led by Ms. Mawahib Samater, Executive Director of Nursing Administration at the Armed Forces Medical Services, who emphasized the importance of investing in nursing excellence.
The summit concluded with Maher Elhassan, Vice President and General Manager for MENAT at BD, presenting the BD Signature Programmes. These programs aim to promote sustainable, high-quality healthcare while safeguarding patient and healthcare worker safety. “The BD Healthcare Summit in Riyadh has provided a powerful platform for knowledge exchange,” said Elhassan. “By focusing on AI, automation, and workforce resilience, we are aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to drive transformation and sustainability in healthcare.”
With a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships, BD continues to support healthcare providers and policymakers in enhancing patient outcomes, improving operational efficiencies, and advancing medical technologies in Saudi Arabia and across the region.
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