First stereotactic radiosurgery in Eastern Province at JHAH

Senior Consultant Medical Physicist Abdul Karim Elhamri uses SRS radiation detectors to test the precision of radiation targeting to ensure safety.
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Updated 03 February 2020
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First stereotactic radiosurgery in Eastern Province at JHAH

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) has become the first hospital in the Eastern Province to conduct a stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) using TrueBeam accelerators. This advanced technology expands the treatment options available to patients. 

“The brain is particularly sensitive, so we started using SRS on patients with certain types of brain tumors,” said Dr. Majid Othman, radiation oncology unit head. SRS allows for higher doses of radiation to be more precisely delivered.

JHAH has kept up with the advances of linear accelerator technology. The recently integrated Varian Truebeam technology allows the JHAH radiation oncology team to deliver more focused treatments.

For nearly 25 years, JHAH’s Oncology Institute has provided its medical staff with the latest tools and technologies to treat cancer and other blood disorders, using linear accelerators to deliver high-intensity radiation beams to destroy cancer cells.

SRS can also be used to treat lung, liver, adrenal and other soft tissue tumors. When other areas of the body are the focus, the treatment is called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT).

JHAH’s Oncology Institute prides itself not only on its academic research and specialized education, but also on its clinical services and how they can help patients. JHAH offers an extensive range of cancer-care services and facilities, including a Radiation Therapy Unit and a Blood Disorders Center.

With the first tumor registry in the Middle East and North Africa region, JHAH supports academic research, and its team includes internationally recognized speakers. In addition, JHAH is an approved Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health (KSA MOH) Fellowship Program site in oncology and hematology, and the first oncology center developed in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.


LuLu marks Founding Day with ‘Made in Saudi’ campaign

Updated 25 February 2026
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LuLu marks Founding Day with ‘Made in Saudi’ campaign

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources honored LuLu Hypermarket in recognition of its pivotal role as the exclusive retail partner of the “Najoud Bikhairna 2026” initiative, commending its continued efforts in supporting and empowering national industries while showcasing the quality and competitiveness of locally manufactured products.

The initiative, led by the ministry in partnership with the Saudi Export Development Authority, represented by the Made in Saudi program, stands as a pioneering model of public-private sector collaboration in activating community-driven initiatives with sustainable impact. Through this program, more than 280,000 Saudi-made products were distributed to 10,000 families across various regions of the Kingdom during the holy month of Ramadan, reinforcing the presence of national products and strengthening the values of social solidarity among individuals and institutions alike.
The ministry’s recognition of LuLu Hypermarket coincided with the official launch of its Saudi Founding Day celebrations at the Dharat Laban branch in Riyadh, marked by the unveiling of a comprehensive promotional campaign dedicated to Saudi-made products. On this occasion, a wide range of special offers was introduced on local products, available across all LuLu Hypermarket branches throughout the Kingdom.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mohammed bin Dayel, general supervisor of the Made in Saudi program at the Saudi Export Development Authority, and Mohamed Haris, director of LuLu Saudi Arabia, alongside members of LuLu’s executive management team. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the specially designed Founding Day gateway.
Following the inauguration, guests toured several dedicated zones and exhibitions highlighting national products. The tour commenced at the grocery and “Made in Saudi” consumer goods sections, showcasing the diversity and quality of local brands. It also included the “Made in Saudi” dates pavilion, presenting a premium selection of the finest locally sourced dates in celebration of one of the Kingdom’s most iconic national symbols.
The visit continued to the fruits and vegetables section under the theme “From Our Land,” featuring an exceptional assortment of Saudi agricultural products, reflecting the richness and excellence of the local agricultural sector. Guests also explored the LuLu private label corner, which features products exclusively manufactured within the Kingdom for LuLu, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting local manufacturing.
The tour concluded with a presentation of “Made in Saudi” products within the chilled and frozen categories, underscoring the rapid growth and qualitative advancement of the Kingdom’s food manufacturing sector, and further reinforcing the strong market position and competitiveness of Saudi products.