Global Health Exhibition to highlight latest trends, practices in health sector
Attendees from more than 300 companies from across the world will have access to 30 panel discussions, with more than 100 speakers taking part
Updated 28 October 2023
Hebshi Alshammari
RIYADH: The Global Health Exhibition begins on Sunday at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.
Attendees from more than 300 companies from across the world will have access to 30 panel discussions, with more than 100 speakers taking part, as well as conferences and workshops, which, the organizers say, will ensure “a valuable and distinctive experience.”
Three conferences are taking place on the first day: The Leaders in Healthcare Summit, which will address health as a fundamental human right and a pillar of economic opportunity for the Kingdom; the Future of Radiology Conference, which will see around 500 experts discuss technological updates, clinical guidelines, and the future of radiology in Saudi Arabia; and the Nursing Conference, where healthcare professionals will network and discuss the latest updates and best practices in the profession.
The exhibition also showcases “innovations and products in imaging and diagnosis, infrastructure, laboratory equipment and devices, medical equipment and devices, in addition to medicines, nutrition, and information technology systems and solutions, in addition to investments and agreements in the health sector,” according to a press release.
The exhibition consists of several zones, including the lab zone, where visitors can meet medical laboratory dealers and distributors, and the investment zone, which highlights government initiatives and the latest regulations.
The Global Health Exhibition, which launched in 2018, is one of the largest health exhibitions in Saudi Arabia, attracting companies to showcase the latest innovations and technologies in healthcare.
Jeddah students get closer look at electric motorsport
A PIF-linked initiative highlights technical and engineering careers behind electric racing events
Updated 24 January 2026
SALEH FAREED
JEDDAH: Students from local and international schools in Jeddah were introduced to STEM-related career pathways in electric motorsport this week, as part of an education program linked to the UIM E1 World Championship held on the Red Sea.
The sessions formed part of Driving Force Presented by the Public Investment Fund, an initiative run by Formula E and its electric racing series partners, to familiarize students aged eight to 18 with science, technology, engineering and mathematics through electric racing and sustainability-focused industries.
The sessions for students formed part of Driving Force Presented by the Public Investment Fund, an initiative run by Formula E and its electric racing series partners. (Supplied)
The programme took place alongside the 2026 E1 Jeddah GP and included workshops, school visits and trackside access designed to show how engineering, data, broadcast technology and event operations function within professional motorsport.
According to organisers, the initiative reached more than 60,000 students globally in 2025, with further expansion planned this year.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The program took place alongside the 2026 E1 Jeddah GP and included workshops, school visits and trackside access.
• Students learned about E1 races and their technical and environmental dimensions and discussed the engineering and marine aspects of electric boats.
• According to organisers, the initiative reached more than 60,000 students globally in 2025, with further expansion planned this year.
John Williams, managing director at E1, told Arab News: “The PIF is absolutely vital to everything we do here at the E1. They were crucial initial investment partner since the start of the championship and they continue to support us in a number of ways and more specifically around the Driving Force program.”
The sessions for students formed part of Driving Force Presented by the Public Investment Fund, an initiative run by Formula E and its electric racing series partners. (Supplied)
Elaborating more on the program, he said: “What we are doing is presenting and showing these students the available careers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as careers in sports, not only pilots but also engineers and mechanics.”
Williams added that the main key to the program was bringing a new generation to the mechanism of sport.
“We are introducing to these exciting new technologies around the race but it could be our technology on the boat or our broadcast products, as well as how to manage the event its self. There are a range of opportunities to show it to the children in addition to enjoying the excitement of the race and meeting the pilots.”
The program’s Jeddah activities began at King Abdulaziz University’s faculty of maritime studies, where students took part in a hands-on workshop focused on STEM careers in the motorsport and sustainability areas conducted by technology experts and famous water pilots such as Dani Clos, Emma Kimilainen and Patricia Pita.
Students learned about E1 races and their technical and environmental dimensions and discussed the engineering and marine aspects of electric boats.
They also enjoyed exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the E1 Jeddah GP, pilot meet-and-greets, and front-row seats to watch the RaceBird boats in action.
