King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh is spearheading a Smart Hospital initiative that leverages AI and emerging technologies to revolutionize healthcare delivery.

The Centre for Healthcare Intelligence (CHI) at KFSHRC has developed over 20 AI applications that enhance diagnosis and personalized care across various departments, including Radiology, Pathology, Genomics, and Oncology.

KFSHRC's Patient Flow & Capacity Command Centre employs AI to optimize operations, significantly reducing bed wait times from 32 hours to just 6 hours and emergency delays by 14%.

To improve training for healthcare professionals, KFSHRC's Academic & Training Affairs division is utilizing advanced tools such as simulation labs, e-learning, and virtual reality.

At the 2024 GAIN Summit, CHI introduced a generative AI platform aimed at streamlining diagnostics and enhancing patient triage processes.

The Noor robot is enhancing patient experience by providing real-time assistance and improving service accessibility within the hospital.

In 2024, KFSHRC effectively managed high patient volumes, serving over 46,000 new patients and processing more than 79,000 referrals.

According to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings, KFSHRC has been recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

KFSHRC ranks among the top 20 Saudi government entities for technology adoption and received the 2024 Zimam Best AI Program Award for its innovations in AI and robotic surgery.

In collaboration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, KFSHRC is leading national AI training programs to prepare future healthcare professionals in digital health.

The hospital has been recognized as one of the World's Best Smart Hospitals for 2025 by Newsweek and ranks first in the Middle East and Africa among the top 250 Academic Medical Centres globally.