The Global Health Exhibition (GHE) held in Riyadh has rapidly become one of the most important healthcare gatherings in the Middle East. The 2025 edition, the 8th in the series, confirmed this momentum by attracting more than 130,000 visitors and hosting over 2,200 exhibitors from across the global healthcare ecosystem.
Organized by Tahaluf in partnership with Informa and supported by the Saudi Ministry of Health and the Government of Saudi Arabia, the event has positioned itself as the leading healthcare exhibition of the GCC region.
Bringing together policymakers, health leaders, innovators, and technology companies, GHE serves as a central platform to showcase the transformation of healthcare systems across the Gulf, from hospital infrastructure and digital health to AI-driven medicine and biotechnology.
Record $33 Billion in Landmark Healthcare Agreements
The 2025 edition also highlighted the extraordinary scale of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation. During the event, more than SAR 133 billion (approximately USD 35.5 billion) in healthcare investments and partnerships were announced, demonstrating the Kingdom’s strong commitment to modernizing its health system under Saudi Vision 2030. Notably, over 60% of the agreements were driven by private-sector entities, reflecting the growing role of private investment and international partnerships in the country’s evolving healthcare ecosystem.
A significant portion of the announced investments focused on expanding healthcare infrastructure. More than $8.4 billion was committed to the development of new hospitals and healthcare facilities across the Kingdom, including major expansion plans by regional healthcare groups. In parallel, Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position as a regional hub for life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing, with over $625 million dedicated to the localization of biopharmaceutical production and medical technologies through partnerships with global companies such as Sanofi, Pfizer, and MSD.
The exhibition also highlighted the rapid growth of Saudi Arabia’s health innovation ecosystem. More than $3.2 billion was committed to venture capital and strategic investment funds aimed at accelerating research, digital health innovation, and biotechnology development. Together, these announcements illustrate the Kingdom’s ambition not only to expand healthcare capacity but also to build a globally competitive, innovation-driven health ecosystem that integrates infrastructure, life sciences, and advanced technologies.
Panel: Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring: Future of Global Healthcare
Dr Robin Vicken Ohannessian, CEO of Vickino was invited as guest speaker by the Ministry of Health in the Medical Excellence Panel related to the future of telehealth and remote patient monitoring. The panel was moderated by Aziza Abu Al Ruz, Group Manager of Eastern Health Cluster and included also Dr Fahad Alanezi, Assistant Professor at Dr Sulaiman Al Habib College for Knowledge, Dr Mohammad Alshamrani, Director of Business Development for Healthcare at STC ad Dr Riddhi Shukla Head of Technology Department at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
Key Insights: AI becomes the major focus
A central theme emerging from the Global Health Exhibition 2025 was the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare, which has become one of the most strategic priorities for health systems across the Gulf. Across conference sessions, product demonstrations, and strategic partnerships, AI in healthcare, generative AI, and AI-powered clinical decision support were repeatedly highlighted as key technologies shaping the future of care delivery. From AI-enabled diagnostics and predictive analytics to smart hospitals and digitized patient journeys, healthcare organizations showcased how artificial intelligence is being integrated into clinical workflows, hospital operations, and population health management.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare through Digital Innovation
As Saudi Arabia advances toward Saudi Vision 2030, digital health and artificial intelligence are expected to play a pivotal role in redefining healthcare delivery, improving patient outcomes, and building a more sustainable and efficient healthcare ecosystem. In this rapidly evolving landscape, Vickino positions itself as an expert advisory firm supporting health system transformation, helping public and private stakeholders navigate the integration of digital health, AI, and health innovation at scale.
Through its participation in the Global Health Exhibition, Dr. Robin Vicken Ohannessian highlighted Vickino’s commitment to accelerating health innovation and supporting the development of next-generation healthcare ecosystems in the region. Beyond advisory, Vickino also aims to act as an innovation catalyst, fostering collaboration between global health technology leaders, emerging startups, and healthcare institutions.
At the same time, Vickino seeks to serve as a strategic bridge between Armenia and Saudi Arabia, connecting innovation ecosystems, talent, and investment opportunities between the two countries. By facilitating knowledge exchange, partnerships, and technology transfer, Vickino aims to contribute to the Kingdom’s ambitious health transformation while also strengthening Armenia’s role in the global health innovation landscape.
