Riyadh: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today welcomed the Saudi medical team credited with performing the world’s first complete heart transplant using robotic technology at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) in Riyadh.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting took place in the Crown Prince’s office and was attended by key figures from the hospital, including Mazen bin Abdulrazzaq Al-Rumaih, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KFSHRC, CEO Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Al-Fayyadh, and Deputy CEO Dr. Bjorn Zoëga. During this reception, HRH the Crown Prince extended his congratulations to the medical team and hospital leadership for their historic achievement. He praised the efforts of Saudi talents, highlighting their capacity to innovate and earn global recognition in the medical field, and noted that this accomplishment not only boosts healthcare within Saudi Arabia but also contributes to global medical advancemen
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The medical team expressed immense pride in meeting HRH the Crown Prince and conveyed their gratitude for his unwavering support. They shared that his acknowledgment acts as a significant motivator for further success and dedication to the nation. Professor Firas Khalil, the head of the medical team and a Saudi surgeon, remarked that this recognition invigorates their commitment to serving both humanity and their country.