During his participation in a main session at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Miami 2026, titled “Can Medical Diplomacy Build a More Balanced Global Health Ecosystem?”, he explained that this concept extends beyond geographical boundaries and reaches across disciplines and languages, creating broad opportunities to enhance global health partnerships. Dr. Alfayyadh noted that medical ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States remain strong, pointing to training programs that enable Saudi physicians to gain experience in the United States and return to contribute to the development of the Kingdom’s healthcare sector. He also shared another example of medical diplomacy in action through Saudi doctors participating in cochlear implant programs for children in Syria, which successfully restored hearing and brought meaningful impact to the lives of many families. He emphasized that the ultimate goal of medical diplomacy is to contribute to a healthier and happier world, noting that healthcare is a key strategic pillar, and that strengthening medical diplomacy plays an important role in improving life expectancy and overall quality of life. It has also been listed by Newsweek among the World’s Best Hospitals 2025, the World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2026, and the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 28, 2026 20:12 UTC