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Healthcare events in Riyadh

Riyadh is the main healthcare events hub in Saudi Arabia, home to the Ministry of Health, major hospital groups and research centres, and a fast-growing life sciences sector. The calendar has two sides. Large exhibitions such as the Global Health Exhibition, held at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham, and specialised shows for medical technology, laboratories, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center draw suppliers, investors and hospital buyers. Alongside them runs a dense programme of scientific congresses from Saudi specialty societies, in fields from anaesthesia and surgery to dermatology, paediatrics, rehabilitation, dentistry and optometry, mostly held in hotel conference centres such as the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC, Hilton Riyadh and JW Marriott Riyadh, and at hospitals such as King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre. Many offer CME hours accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. The season runs from autumn to spring, with medical congresses also spread across the rest of the year outside the summer and Ramadan.

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Frequently asked questions about events in Healthcare in Riyadh

What is the biggest healthcare exhibition in Riyadh?
The Global Health Exhibition, held at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham, is the largest healthcare trade event in the city, bringing together suppliers, hospital groups, investors and health authorities. Specialised shows for medical technology, laboratories, pharmaceuticals and biotech, often at Riyadh Front, complement it.
Do medical conferences in Saudi Arabia offer CME hours?
Many do. Congresses and workshops run by Saudi medical societies, hospitals and established organizers usually apply for continuing professional development accreditation from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, and the number of CME hours is shown on the registration page. Check the accreditation before you register if you need the hours to renew your professional classification.
Where are medical congresses held in Riyadh?
Most specialty congresses use hotel conference centres, including the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh and Radisson Blu Riyadh Minhal. Some are hosted by hospitals such as King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, while large exhibitions with conference tracks use Riyadh Front or Malham.
Do I need a visa to attend a trade show in Saudi Arabia?
Citizens of GCC countries need no visa. Visitors from many other countries can get the Saudi tourist eVisa online or on arrival, and it covers attending conferences and exhibitions, though not working at them. Exhibitors and speakers usually apply for a business visit visa with an invitation from the organizer or a Saudi company. Eligibility and fees change, so check the official KSA Visa platform before you book flights.

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