King Faisal hospital uses 3D printing for tumor surgery
The success highlights the hospital’s leadership in 3D printing, recognized with the Global Excellence Award in Technology Project Management
Updated 01 December 2025
SPA
RIYADH: Complex surgery to remove a tumor from the proximal femur extending to the left hip joint using 3D-printing technology has been performed at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre.
Patient-specific, 3D-printed cutting guides allowed the team to excise the tumor while preserving the limb, enabling the patient to walk immediately after surgery.
High-resolution imaging was used to design the custom guides, minimizing bone loss and improving surgical precision, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
An advanced prosthetic hip joint was implanted after the tumor’s removal, restoring mobility quickly and safely.
The success highlights the hospital’s leadership in 3D printing, recognized with the Global Excellence Award in Technology Project Management.
The 3D-printing program has improved diagnostic accuracy, surgical efficiency, and reduced time and costs, the SPA added.
The site continues to stand out regionally and internationally in complex orthopedic oncology, supported by dedicated 3D-printing facilities and multidisciplinary teams across orthopedic oncology, radiology, medical oncology, pathology, and rehabilitation medicine.
The facilities offer new options for patients with challenging bone tumors, shortening operating times and accelerating recovery.
Jeddah Book Fair set to showcase rising Saudi literary scene
This year’s cultural program reflects the Kingdom’s heritage, with over 170 events including lectures, panel discussions and workshops
Updated 09 December 2025
Arab News
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission is preparing to host the Jeddah Book Fair from Dec. 11 to 20 at Jeddah Superdome, bringing together more than 1,000 local and international publishing houses and agencies from 24 countries across 400 booths.
Held under the slogan “Jeddah Reads,” the fair is part of the commission’s “Saudi Reads” campaign, which seeks to strengthen the Saudi literary landscape by encouraging reading and creating meaningful engagement between authors and audiences.
Jeddah Book Fair’s cultural program reflects the Kingdom’s heritage. (Supplied/@saudibookfairs)
Dr. Abdullatif Al-Wasil, CEO of the commission, said the Jeddah Book Fair reflects the leadership’s continued commitment to cultural development and the rapid growth of the Kingdom’s literature, publishing and translation sector.
He highlighted the fair’s interactive programs for publishers, authors, translators and the public, which are designed to enhance content quality, support creative development and foster knowledge partnerships.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Jeddah Book Fair seeks to strengthen the Saudi literary landscape by encouraging reading and creating meaningful engagement between authors and audiences.
• It will host prominent writers, thinkers and cultural figures from Saudi Arabia and abroad, offering a 10-day schedule of literary, intellectual and scientific events.
• The fair will continue to support emerging Saudi voices through the Saudi Authors’ Corner for self-published writers.
The event also reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as a cultural hub attracting major publishers, content creators and investors.
This year’s cultural program reflects the Kingdom’s heritage, with over 170 events including lectures, panel discussions and workshops. A dedicated children’s zone will feature literary and entertainment activities tailored to young visitors, along with competitions to inspire reading and creativity.
The fair will host prominent writers, thinkers and cultural figures from Saudi Arabia and abroad, offering a 10-day schedule of literary, intellectual and scientific events.
Book-signing stations will give readers the chance to meet their favorite authors, while cultural organizations, community groups and universities will present their latest publications and initiatives.
A manga and anime zone will highlight collectibles from the genre, alongside specialized books. A discounted books section will also be available to promote wider access to reading.
The fair will continue to support emerging Saudi voices through the Saudi Authors’ Corner for self-published writers, where hundreds of titles across literary and cultural fields will be showcased, underscoring the fair’s role in nurturing local talent and enriching the Kingdom’s evolving literary scene.
