SAHARA+ Conference

Saudi Arabia's Healthcare Advancement for Resourceful funding, Regulatory excellence, And innovation

9 - 10 October 2026

Crowne Plaza RDC, Riyadh, KSA

9 - 10 October 2026

Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC, KSA

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Overview

Aligned with

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

The SAHARA+ Conference 2026, under the theme "Evidence to Impact: Driving Saudi Healthcare Transformation", is a premier strategic platform dedicated to advancing sustainable healthcare transformation in the Kingdom. It reflects the country’s ongoing shift toward a value-based, patient-centered, innovation-driven, and financially sustainable healthcare system.

SAHARA+ brings together healthcare policymakers, regulators, HTA experts, payers, providers, and industry leaders to translate evidence into real-world impact. The conference focuses on Health Technology Assessment (HTA), evidence-based decision-making, regulatory excellence, value-based healthcare, and sustainable financing models, alongside market access, digital health, and healthcare innovation. A strong emphasis is placed on specialty pharmaceuticals evaluation, clinical trends, resource utilization management, pharmacoeconomics, and real-world evidence to ensure optimal healthcare value and system efficiency.

The agenda addresses key therapeutic areas and national priorities, including Oncology, Rare Diseases, and Cardiometabolic Disorders, among other high-burden diseases. Ultimately, SAHARA+ aims to strengthen healthcare sustainability, improve patient access and outcomes, and accelerate data-driven decision-making across Saudi Arabia’s evolving healthcare ecosystem.

Conference

Key Area Focus

Healthcare Transformation & System Sustainability

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) & Evidence-Based Decision Making

Specialty Pharmaceuticals Evaluation & Clinical Value Optimization

Sustainable Funding, Value-Based Healthcare & Resource Utilization Management

Regulatory Excellence, Market Access & Policy Innovation

Innovation, Digital Health & Data-Driven Healthcare

Patient Outcomes, Population Health & Therapeutic Area Focus (Oncology, Rare Disease & other High-burden disease)

Target Audience

Regulatory Authorities

Pharmacoeconomics / Health Economists

Hospital executives and healthcare administrators

Clinicians and

key opinion leaders

Pharmacists

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Specialists

Payers & Health Insurance – Drug Pricing & Reimbursement Departments

Real-World Evidence (RWE) and Real-World Data (RWD) Experts

HEOR (Health Economics & Outcomes Research) Professionals

Digital health and health technology innovators

Pharma Industry: Market Access Teams

AHMED ALJEDAI

Conference Chairman

HAJER AL-MUDAIHEEM

Scientific Committee Chair

MEET THE COMMITTEE

PROF. AHMED AL JEDAI

Conference Chairman

DR. HAJER AL-MUDAIHEEM

Scientific Committee Chair

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Hear what our past delegates have to say about their experience at

SAHARA+ Conference

Discover how the conference has impacted and inspired professionals in the healthcare industry through their own words.

The SAHARA+ Conference was an outstanding experience! The sessions were informative and engaging, providing valuable insights into current trends and challenges. The speakers were experts in their fields, and their passion for the topics was evident.

Ali Alrumaih

Director of Pharmaceutical Care, MODHS

Sahara+ conference was a good opportunity for networking and gathering new information on current and recent developments in the healthcare sector of

Saudi Arabia in particular about clinical pharmacy.

Suhaj Abdulsalim

Pharmacist Qassim University

Overall, all the speakers well presented their designated topics. Most of them were well aware about their field of work. Presentations were clearly visible even at a certain distance. Voices were clear. The location was good with excellent ambience

Mohd Abul Kalam

Professor, King Saud University

It was a wonderful and useful experience that presented many scientific papers for recent studies, and the organization of the conference was excellent in terms of smooth arrangement and control.

Elsharifiah Abdalla

Specialist, Vigour Locomation

The SAHARA+ Conference was an outstanding experience, offering a rich blend of expert presentations, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities. Overall, it was a valuable and well-organized event that fostered collaboration and growth in the field of health research.

Ramz Mothana

Professor, King Saud University

Attending the conference was an incredibly enriching experience. The speakers provided deep insights into emerging trends, and the sessions were both informative and engaging.