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Health Care in Riyadh

By Betsy Burlingame

Cigna Global Health
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Summary: Dive into healthcare resources for expats and digital nomads in Riyadh: identify leading healthcare providers, hospitals, and medical centers for optimal care.

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, has a healthcare system that is both public and private. The public healthcare system is called the Ministry of Health and is used by both citizens and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Riyadh for serious medical emergencies and major surgery, as they are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. The public hospitals in Riyadh are clean and well-maintained, and foreigners are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Saudi Arabia. However, many expats and digital nomads prefer to use private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery, as they are often more modern and offer a higher standard of care. Private hospitals in Riyadh are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals, and they offer a wide range of services.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Riyadh

There are several recommended clinics and hospitals in Riyadh for expats and digital nomads. King Fahad Medical City is a public hospital located in the Al-Malaz district of Riyadh, and it specializes in providing comprehensive medical care. King Khalid University Hospital is a private hospital located in the Al-Nuzha district of Riyadh, and it specializes in providing advanced medical care. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre is a private hospital located in the Al-Nuzha district of Riyadh, and it specializes in providing specialized medical care. King Saud Medical City is a public hospital located in the Al-Nuzha district of Riyadh, and it specializes in providing comprehensive medical care.

Emergency Services in Riyadh

Riyadh has a number of ambulance services that can be called in an emergency. The most popular services are the Saudi Red Crescent Authority and the Saudi Ministry of Health. Ambulances usually arrive quickly, but there can be delays depending on the severity of the emergency.

Health Insurance Companies in Riyadh

The most popular private health insurers in Riyadh are Bupa Arabia, MedGulf, and Tawuniya. These companies offer a range of health insurance plans for expats and digital nomads. Expats typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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