Health is one of the most attractive sectors for investors

Last update: Monday Muharram 1441 AH September 16, 2019 KSA 13h22 – GMT 10:22
Publication date: Monday Muharram 1441 AH Sept. 16, 2019 KSA 12h04 – GMT 09h04

SOURCE: Dubai – Samar Comber

Saudi Arabia is currently experiencing structural economic changes in most economic sectors, including health care. With the introduction of several legal and economic incentives, including 100% foreign ownership, the health care sector has become one of the most attractive sectors for private investors.

By 2030, Saudi Arabia will need 29,000 to 47,000 additional hospital beds and 500 additional beds, which would require additional investments of more than $ 26 billion, said Necklaces International.

Colliers believes that the partnership between the private sector and public-private partnerships will be the source of most of these investments. Another option is to make room for investment in real estate health by activating the role of RTs.

All of these challenges represent viable opportunities for the private health sector in the Kingdom, particularly in the following areas: According to Colliers' forecasts, about 8 million children will be born in Saudi Arabia by 2030, which will increase the demand for facilities and services related to maternal and child care, lifestyle services, such as diabetes, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure.

An increase in the population over 60 will also increase the demand for services for the elderly, such as long-term care, rehabilitation and home care.

At the global and local levels, there is a growing demand for services focused on rejuvenation and anti-aging, such as stem cell therapy, high-pressure oxygen therapy and other similar services .

According to a recent study by Colliers Healthcare Group in Dubai, more than 60% of all surgeries can be performed at the daycare, ie without it being necessary to stay in the hospital. hospital. In Saudi Arabia, at present, only 32% of surgeries are day care, which offers enormous opportunities, said Colliers.

By the year 2030, there will be an additional demand for 31,000 physicians, 66,000 nurses, 5,000 pharmacists and 45,000 professionals. While saudization continues in the health sector, most of these jobs must be occupied by Saudis, which increases the local demand for advanced medical education and training.