Riyadh, Saudi Arabia– Saudi Arabia secured a place for three hospitals in Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Hospitals 2026 (Top 250). The achievement highlights the Kingdom’s continued progress in strengthening its healthcare system under Vision 2030.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre ranked 153rd globally. The hospital advanced 56 positions from 209th last year, reflecting improvements in healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and operational performance.
Two other Saudi institutions entered the ranking for the first time. Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital ranked 206th, while Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare ranked 220th.
The inclusion of three hospitals underscores the growing competitiveness of the Kingdom’s healthcare sector. It also reflects stronger collaboration between public and private healthcare providers to enhance services and adopt global best practices.
The ranking is published annually by Newsweek in partnership with the global data analytics platform Statista. The assessment is based on surveys of healthcare professionals, quality and patient safety indicators, and patient experience metrics.
Health officials stated that the achievement reflects ongoing development within the Kingdom’s healthcare system and the implementation of the Health Sector Transformation Program, one of the flagship initiatives of Vision 2030. The program aims to improve healthcare quality, expand access to advanced medical services, and strengthen institutional performance.
The Ministry of Health continues to play a regulatory and supervisory role in raising quality standards, strengthening governance, and promoting international best practices, further reinforcing the Kingdom’s position in the global healthcare landscape.