Riyadh’s science oasis hosts global researchers

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King Salman Science Oasis is a scientific center focused on presenting science in an accessible and educational way. (SPA)
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King Salman Science Oasis is a scientific center focused on presenting science in an accessible and educational way. (SPA)
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King Salman Science Oasis is a scientific center focused on presenting science in an accessible and educational way. (SPA)
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King Salman Science Oasis is a scientific center focused on presenting science in an accessible and educational way. (SPA)
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Updated 24 May 2025
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Riyadh’s science oasis hosts global researchers

  • The delegation was briefed on the oasis’ key initiatives and programs, which help to support a culture of innovation to advance scientific research

RIYADH: King Salman Science Oasis in Riyadh has hosted a high-level delegation from the Global Research Council, including leaders and experts in research, development, and innovation.

The visit coincided with the council’s 13th annual meeting — held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region — in Riyadh from May 18-22, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

An interactive session during the visit aimed to inspire scientific enthusiasm and foster innovation among future researchers.

The delegation was briefed on the oasis’ key initiatives and programs, which help to support a culture of innovation to advance scientific research.

Visitors praised the Kingdom’s commitment to investing in human capital and knowledge, aligned with the goals of Vision 2030.

Hosting the council’s annual meeting highlighted the Kingdom’s growing role as a hub for research, development, and innovation, and its rising prominence regionally and globally, according to the SPA.

King Salman Science Oasis is a scientific center focused on presenting science in an accessible and educational way. It offers activities across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for various groups in society.

 


Saudi health sector displays 20 innovations at Geneva exhibition of inventions

Updated 12 March 2026
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Saudi health sector displays 20 innovations at Geneva exhibition of inventions

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health and the health sector participating in the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, being held from March 11 to 15, are showcasing 20 innovations that reflect the progress of healthcare innovation in the Kingdom.
The Saudi pavilion brings together several key entities from the national health ecosystem, including Health Holding Co., the Council of Health Insurance (Dhaman), the National Institute for Health Research, and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, according to a ministry of health press release on Thursday.
The innovations presented highlight solutions aimed at enhancing healthcare sustainability, improving service efficiency and enriching patient experience, in line with the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Program, a key pillar of Saudi Vision 2030 aimed at building a more efficient and innovation-driven healthcare system focused on prevention and quality of life.
The ministry said the participation reflects the Kingdom’s growing capabilities in healthcare innovation and demonstrates the integrated efforts of the national health ecosystem to advance medical solutions and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s contribution to global health innovation.
The Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, organized in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization, is one of the world’s leading innovation events, attracting participants from more than 40 countries and presenting more than 1,000 inventions, providing a global platform for sharing innovative solutions and strengthening international collaboration.