Bupa Arabia launches new health insurance programs

The new Bupa Family program provides a range of healthcare services, including access to top doctors, telemedicine, home vaccination and others.
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Updated 03 May 2021
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Bupa Arabia launches new health insurance programs

Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance has launched two new innovative health insurance solutions — Bupa Family and Bupa Helpers — designed specifically in accordance with the needs of Saudi families and their domestic workers.

The new products are in line with the announcement of Saudi Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah in 2018 regarding the creation of a “specialized national insurance center” to provide integrated insurance coverage based on preventive health services for all citizens in the coming years. The announcement brought national attention to health insurance, placing it at the heart of the well-being of all individuals, families and society at large.

Moreover, Bupa Family and Bupa Helpers also match the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to raise peoples’ average lifespan from 74 years to 80 years, and the Healthcare Transformation Strategy led by the Ministry of Health. 

Atef Mufti, chief sales officer at Bupa Arabia, said the launch of Bupa Family and Bupa Helpers for Saudi families and domestic workers in the Kingdom comes as part of the company’s efforts to meet the growing needs and expectations of its customers and offer them the best quality of health insurance services provided by more than 1,200 healthcare providers across the Kingdom.

“The new products have been designed to provide a wide range of healthcare insurance options that transcend regular medical coverage for our customers, their family members as well as their domestic workers,” Mufti added. “The new products had the utmost support of the Saudi Central Bank during all stages of product development up to their launch, which helped us reach this satisfactory outcome.” 

He said that ensuring the care and comfort of Bupa Arabia’s customers and improving their experience has always been the company’s No. 1 priority, and the new insurance products are an extension of the same strategy.

Bupa Family is composed of two main programs that offer a range of benefits and network options — “Family Shield” and “Executive.” Customers will be able to select from five different categories of the best hospitals and clinics in the Kingdom. Additionally, they will also have access to the Tebtom program, providing them with a variety of healthcare services, including home vaccination for children, “Bupa Doctor,” telemedicine, among others, along with the Rahatkom program, which is designed to make their hospital experience easier and less stressful. 

Bupa Helpers enhances the well-being of Saudi families by protecting the health of their domestic helpers at affordable prices, providing peace of mind for all family members and meeting the needs of the entire household.


Saudi Arabia world’s safest and most attractive investment destination, says chairman of Sumou Holding

Updated 09 March 2026
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Saudi Arabia world’s safest and most attractive investment destination, says chairman of Sumou Holding

Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the world’s safest and most attractive destinations for investment, supported by the strength and resilience of its economy, according to Ayed bin Farhan Al-Qahtani, chairman of Sumou Holding.

Al-Qahtani said the Kingdom’s economy has consistently demonstrated its ability to navigate global and regional crises. He noted that Saudi Arabia has historically adapted to challenging conditions and emerged stronger, thanks to prudent economic policies and effective governance, both of which have reinforced the market’s financial strength. Al-Qahtani added that Saudi Vision 2030 has reshaped the structure of the national economy by diversifying income sources and leveraging the country’s core strengths, creating a more flexible and sustainable economic environment capable of withstanding global volatility.

According to Al-Qahtani, business activity across Saudi Arabia continues to operate normally despite current global uncertainties, highlighting the adaptability and experience of Saudi companies across multiple sectors.

Sumou Holding currently manages an investment portfolio valued at about $10 billion. Al-Qahtani said that the group plans to expand its investments in the Kingdom while seeking to attract additional foreign capital through international partnerships and joint ventures.

The company is evaluating a range of new opportunities across key sectors and particularly in real estate, which Al-Qahtani described as one of the most secure and attractive investment sectors in the Saudi market amid rising demand for residential, commercial, and development projects.

Saudi Arabia’s property market has also undergone significant regulatory reforms aimed at boosting its appeal to international investors. A new foreign property ownership law, which came into effect in early 2026, allows non-Saudis — individuals and companies, residents and non-residents — to own residential, commercial, and agricultural properties across designated areas of the Kingdom.

The framework will increase capital inflows into the real estate sector while introducing specific ownership rules for the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, two markets Al-Qahtani said remain among the most secure and globally attractive for long-term investment.

Sumou Holding owns two companies listed on the Saudi Exchange: Sumou Real Estate Co. and Ader Real Estate Co.

Al-Qahtani added that the group’s international arm, Ader Global, is building partnerships with global investors and directing capital toward promising opportunities in the Saudi market, reinforcing the Kingdom’s role as a regional hub for investment and multinational companies.

With its strong regulatory framework, investment security, and continued government support for the private sector, Saudi Arabia is well positioned to attract further foreign capital in the coming years, Al-Qahtani said, cementing the country’s status as a leading global investment destination both today and in the future.