Siemens Healthineers Completes Innovation Training in Saudi Arabia

Siemens Healthineers, through its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia, has successfully wrapped up the Innovation Capacity Building Program. Conducted from February 5 to 20, 2025, the initiative was designed to enhance local expertise and promote strategic partnerships. The program brought together 40 professionals from various fields—including doctors, engineers, healthcare experts, researchers, and students—to foster collaboration. By engaging with universities, hospitals, startups, and key stakeholders like Monshaat, participants worked on identifying crucial healthcare gaps and devising innovative solutions. This initiative reaffirms Siemens Healthineers' dedication to strengthening healthcare capabilities in the Kingdom.

Addressing Key Healthcare Challenges

In response to the growing need for advanced healthcare solutions, the program centred around three primary workstreams: Disease Pathways, Future Healthcare Systems, and the Medical Curriculum of the Future. Participants leveraged innovation methodologies to develop data-driven, patient-focused strategies aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes.

Dr. Abdulaziz Alhomod, Head of Radiology at SEHA Virtual Hospital, Ministry of Health, expressed his pride in the program's success, stating: "Innovation is the cornerstone of transformative healthcare. It was a great experience to join Siemens Healthineers Innovation Capacity Building Program, which reaffirms the power of innovation and collaboration in shaping future care delivery. This experience fuels my commitment to continuous engagement with Siemens Healthineers to build local innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization expertise, identify and address the key healthcare challenges, and improve cross-institutional collaborations."

Outcome Exhibition at Monshaat Startup Hub

The program concluded with an Outcome Exhibition at the Monshaat Startup Hub in Riyadh. Monshaat, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of Saudi Arabia, plays a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation, making it a fitting partner for this initiative. The exhibition provided a platform for participants to showcase their findings and proposed solutions.

Siemens Healthineers' Role in Healthcare Transformation

During this edition of the program, Siemens Healthineers spearheaded digital transformation in healthcare by presenting its comprehensive solutions portfolio. This included insights into innovation-driven partnerships, scientific collaborations, and initiatives focused on education and capacity-building, further solidifying its role as a key player in advancing healthcare innovation.