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Nov 2024
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Episode 13: Healthcare in the Kingdom wi...

Yasmin AlKhowaiter
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Join us this for a conversation with HRHP Dr. Ahad Al Saud, who in addition to being an emergency physician is the chief medical officer of the Saudi Automobile Federation - and keeps events like Formula 1 safe for all! We talk about the evolution of the healthcare sector in Saudi, and what challenges we need to overcome. 

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