Riyadh, 15 Dhu al-Qadah 1446 AH corresponding to May 13, 2025 — The Sixth Middle East and North Africa Telemedicine and Virtual Healthcare Conference 2025 opened today in the Saudi capital, organized by the Ministry of Health through Seha Virtual Hospital, with Dr. Mohammed bin Khalid Al-Abdulali, Assistant Minister of Health for Health Services, in attendance.

The conference has become one of the region's most prominent digital health events, drawing more than 100 international speakers and 50 exhibiting organizations from over 50 countries this year, underscoring its role as a regional hub for sharing expertise and showcasing the latest advances in digital medicine.

This year's edition focuses on digital transformation in the health sector, covering remote chronic care, digital mental health, virtual nursing, integration between the health and technology sectors, health data privacy protection, and leading applications of artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment.

The conference also honors innovative projects and researchers who have made a difference in the digital healthcare landscape, presenting recognition awards for impactful initiatives and globally significant projects.

Hosting the conference reflects the Kingdom's continued leadership in digital health. Seha Virtual Hospital is ranked as the largest virtual hospital in the world and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. It has also received Canadian Diamond accreditation and is the first accredited virtual hospital for training physicians in specialties such as family medicine and radiology.

Through its continued sponsorship of the conference, the Ministry of Health affirms its commitment to sustaining regional and international leadership in digital health, and to empowering medical innovation and smart technologies in building a sustainable healthcare future, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program.