Saudi Arabia Sets World Record with 130 Paired Kidney Transplants

posted on: Mar 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s record-setting breakthrough represents more than a medical major achievement, but a step forward for the country in its ongoing transformation into advanced health care. By successfully coordinating 130 paired transplants, Saudi Arabia has shown a major commitment to improving patient outcomes and expanding access to life-saving treatments.

It is worth noting that King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre was ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa and 12th globally among the world’s top 250 academic medical centers for 2026. It was also recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East by Brand Finance in 2025, and was listed by Newsweek among the World’s Best Hospitals 2025, the World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2026, and the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026. – KFSHRC