{"id":6678,"date":"2025-10-12T07:50:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T07:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.alfaisal.edu\/?p=6678"},"modified":"2025-10-12T07:50:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T07:50:03","slug":"alfaisal-welcomes-neom-and-ircad-for-simulation-innovation-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.alfaisal.edu\/en\/alfaisal-welcomes-neom-and-ircad-for-simulation-innovation-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Alfaisal Welcomes NEOM and IRCAD for Simulation &#038; Innovation Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On September 8, 2025, the\u00a0<strong>Center for Innovation Partnerships and Community (CIPC)<\/strong>\u00a0hosted a high-level delegation from\u00a0<strong>NEOM\u00a0<\/strong>and the institution of\u00a0<strong>IRCAD<\/strong>. The visit focused on advancing collaboration in medical simulation, robotics, and healthcare innovation, reinforcing Saudi Arabia\u2019s role as a hub for transformative medical education.<\/p>\n<p>NEOM delegation included\u00a0<strong>Dr. Khaled Hamawi<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Dr. Zaki Algasemi<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Mr. Sultan Shokair<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Prof. Jacques Marescaux<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong>IRCAD<\/strong>, accompanied by their respective team members.<\/p>\n<p>Discussions explored curriculum co-design, advanced simulation training, faculty and student exchanges, and the development of state-of-the-art facilities in Riyadh. This partnership highlights\u00a0<strong>Alfaisal University<\/strong>\u2019s commitment\u00a0to shaping world-class training platforms in line with<strong>\u00a0Vision 2030.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On September 8, 2025, the\u00a0Center for Innovation Partnerships and Community (CIPC)\u00a0hosted a high-level delegation from\u00a0NEOM\u00a0and the institution of\u00a0IRCAD. 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