Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

During his visit to the Republic of Portugal, Minister of Health Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel discussed with Portuguese Minister of Health Ana Paula Martins ways to enhance joint cooperation and exchange experiences in the fields of health care, innovation and digital transformation. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at raising the efficiency and sustainability of health services and developing frameworks for joint action in the two countries.

​Activating hospitalization tourism and specialized medical services

​Areas of cooperation include exchanging experiences in managing medical facilities, sports medicine, and developing rehabilitation programs, which supports the growth of hospitalization and medical tourism. The initiative contributes to the exchange of modern technologies and digital solutions that ensure the provision of an integrated medical tourism experience for visitors and those seeking advanced health care services.

Repercussions on travel and economic investment

​This international cooperation contributes to stimulating air traffic and business tourism between the Kingdom and Portugal, through the exchange of delegations and investors in the health and tourism sectors. This expansion also strengthens the Kingdom’s position as a leading destination for sustainable medical and hospital services, in line with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and Saudi Vision 2030.