At the fifth edition of the Media Excellence Award 2024, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary honored the Saudi medical team from King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh for achieving the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant. The event, held in collaboration with the Human Capability Development Program—a key initiative under Saudi Vision 2030—celebrates outstanding media contributions across national events and diverse fields.
KFSHRC
In a recent press release, KFSHRC highlighted that this recognition underscores the exceptional efforts of the Saudi medical team, led by Dr. Feras Khaliel, Chairman of Cardiac Surgery and Deputy Executive Director of the Heart Center of Excellence. Dr. Khaliel’s groundbreaking work represents a significant leap forward in global healthcare innovation, solidifying the Kingdom’s position as a leader in advanced medical technologies.
The achievement has received widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally, showcasing the prowess of Saudi talent in leveraging state-of-the-art healthcare technologies. This accolade follows the medical team’s reception by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, who expressed pride in this national accomplishment and reiterated the leadership’s dedication to fostering excellence for a more innovative and prosperous future.
Health Sector Transformation Program
This historic milestone aligns with the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Program under Saudi Vision 2030. It also aims to elevate the quality of healthcare services and strengthen the Kingdom’s role as a global leader in medical innovation.
Academic Medical Centres
KFSHRC continues to shine on the global stage, having been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 15th worldwide in the 2025 World’s Top 250 Academic Medical Centres list. Additionally, it has been named the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East by Brand Finance 2024 and has earned a spot on Newsweek magazine’s list of the World’s Best Smart Hospitals for 2025. These accolades further cement KFSHRC’s reputation as a beacon of excellence in healthcare and innovation.
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