Approval has been granted to establish the Riyadh Health City Foundation, owned by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, to develop an integrated system for healthcare, education, and scientific research, attract investment, and promote medical tourism.

Riyadh | BETH

November 6, 2026

Approval has been granted to establish the Riyadh Health City Foundation, owned by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, in a move aimed at developing the healthcare sector and strengthening the Saudi capital’s position as a global destination for advanced medical services and medical tourism.

The foundation will be responsible for establishing, developing, managing, and operating Riyadh Health City, as well as providing integrated facilities and services and creating an attractive environment for medical, research, and educational investments and expertise.

The foundation’s responsibilities extend beyond healthcare delivery to building an integrated medical knowledge ecosystem, with powers that include establishing medical universities, life sciences institutes, and educational and research facilities to support the training of specialized professionals and the development of medical research and innovation.

It also aims to attract investment in healthcare, academic education, and scientific research, while expanding specialized healthcare services to enhance Riyadh’s competitiveness in the medical tourism market.

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The foundation represents a step toward developing a healthcare sector that integrates medical services with scientific research, education, and investment, opening new opportunities for medical partnerships, knowledge transfer, and attracting specialized talent.

The planned health city is expected to add new capabilities to the capital’s existing network of medical cities, with opportunities to strengthen integration among healthcare specialties and educational and research institutions.

The project’s strategic value lies in moving beyond the provision of medical services toward building an integrated economic and knowledge-based ecosystem, positioning Riyadh as a center for medical treatment, research, innovation, and healthcare investment.