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- 71% of healthcare CEOs in Saudi Arabia expect that adopting generative AI will enhance operational efficiency, and 54% predict improved quality of services within the next 12 months.
- Generative AI adoption rates in the Kingdom are high, with two-thirds of CEOs in Saudi Arabia reporting increases in profitability, revenue, and workforce efficiency.
- The Health Sector Transformation Program supports the integration of generative AI and sets a global benchmark for the future of healthcare in the Kingdom.
April 23, 2025 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: As part of the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program, the healthcare sector is witnessing groundbreaking innovations with the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations. In this context, PwC Middle East, in collaboration with the Health Sector Transformation Program, has released its latest report titled “Exploring New Frontiers in Healthcare: The Strategic Guide to Generative AI in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” The report offers an in-depth analysis of the current state of healthcare transformation and the readiness of generative AI to reshape the future of healthcare services in the Kingdom.
The report brings together insights from the 28th CEO Survey: Saudi Arabia Results, revealing that 92% of CEOs in the Kingdom plan to systematically integrate generative AI into their companies’ technology platforms within the next three years. Additionally, 88% intend to embed it into core business strategy, and 79% aim to use it for new product and service development. In the healthcare sector specifically, the potential uses of generative AI are increasingly aligned with building a “Vibrant Society.” These applications include medical imaging and diagnostics, drug discovery, mobile clinics, and predictive care tailored to individual needs.
Commenting on the report, Tarek El-Bashtawi, Partner in the Health Industries Sector and Leader of Digital Transformation in Healthcare at PwC Middle East, said:
“The report highlights the immense capabilities of generative AI, which not only enhance healthcare operations but also improve patient care and outcomes. As Saudi Arabia strives to achieve the goals of Vision 2030, the adoption of generative AI in the healthcare sector is expected to play a pivotal role in increasing the system’s resilience, efficiency, and patient-centricity.”
Amid the growing challenges the Kingdom faces in managing chronic diseases and improving access to healthcare in underserved areas, generative AI emerges as a powerful tool that can enhance the quality of care and ease administrative burdens on medical professionals.
Abdulgader Hamdan A Almoeen, Digital Transformation Advisor at the Health Sector Transformation Program, added:
“The Health Sector Transformation Program is leading efforts to shape a future of healthcare that is accessible, efficient, and prevention-focused. By leveraging generative AI and other advanced technologies, we are not just improving outcomes—we are setting a new global benchmark for the sector.”
As Saudi Arabia continues to prioritize healthcare within its Vision 2030 strategy, generative AI is at the forefront of this transformation, offering significant advantages in diagnosis, drug discovery, and patient care. The data presented in the report affirms the clear potential of this technology to bring about a transformative leap in the healthcare system, ensuring all citizens have access to world-class medical services.
This collaboration between PwC Middle East and the Health Sector Transformation Program underscores Saudi Arabia’s readiness to anticipate the future of healthcare and remain at the forefront of innovation—delivering more efficient, accessible, and personalized healthcare services that meet the needs of its society.
