Emphasizing achievement and leadership vision:

“Saudi Medical Excellence Abroad: A Testament to Visionary Investment in Human Capital”

The number of Saudi doctors and scholarship students specializing in health and medical fields in the United States and Canada has witnessed an unprecedented surge, with the cumulative total between 2020 and 2025 reaching 8,036 doctors and students 6,052 in the United States and 1,984 in Canada. This reflects the growing national investment in medical human capital and the unlimited support provided by the wise leadership to develop the healthcare sector and strengthen its national competencies.

Dr. Tahani Al-Beez, the Saudi Cultural Attaché in the United States and Canada and Supervisor for South American countries, affirmed that these figures reflect the fruits of the leadership’s ambitious vision to invest in Saudi citizens, particularly in the healthcare sector. She noted that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program has been a key pillar in building national competencies equipped with academic qualifications and international experience.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), statistics show that the number of graduates in Canada recorded a remarkable increase of 256%, with the projected number of graduates in 2025 reaching 606, compared to only 170 in 2020. The United States also achieved a notable rise in the number of expected graduates during the same year, reaching 1,847 an increase of about 62% compared to 2020, which saw the graduation of 1,140 Saudi doctors.

Dr. Al-Beez added that expanding academic partnerships with prestigious global universities has contributed to preparing specialized medical cadres capable of supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing the healthcare system and enhancing service efficiency. She emphasized that investing in Saudi minds is the most valuable investment for the future of the Kingdom’s healthcare sector.

Al Arabiya.net