Saudi Arabia's King Salman designates Majid Al-Fayyad as an advisor to the Saudi Royal Court
Majid Al-Fayyad, a distinguished Saudi physician and healthcare leader, currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive General Supervisor at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC), a prestigious tertiary and quaternary healthcare institution across Riyadh, Madinah, and Jeddah.
Al-Fayyad's impressive career began with his graduation from the medical school at King Saud University in Riyadh in 1990. He furthered his studies with specialized training in pediatrics at Tufts University and pediatric cardiology at Columbia University, culminating in a sub-specialty fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. In 2015, he earned a master’s degree in medical administration from the University of Southern California.
Before his appointment to KFSHRC in 2017, Al-Fayyad was an advisor to the Director of the Vision Realization Office at the Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.
Under Al-Fayyad's leadership, KFSHRC has made significant strides, becoming a center of clinical excellence, research, and education. The hospital has been ranked #1 in the Middle East and North Africa and #15 globally among academic medical centers by Brand Finance. It was also recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Middle East and named one of the World’s Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek magazine in 2025.
Al-Fayyad's contributions extend beyond KFSHRC, as he has played important roles in national healthcare committees and initiatives. His efforts have earned him recognition for contributions to healthcare research, administration, and policy formulation. Recently, he was appointed as an advisor to the Saudi Royal Court, further highlighting his influence and recognition in the national healthcare landscape.
Al-Fayyad is widely regarded as a key figure in advancing the quality, research capabilities, and strategic transformation of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector, particularly through his work at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre.
- Majid Al-Fayyad, a key figure in Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector, holds a distinguished position as the CEO and Executive General Supervisor at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC).
- Al-Fayyad graduated from King Saud University's medical school in Riyadh in 1990, marking the beginning of his impressive career.
- He furthered his studies in pediatrics at Tufts University and pediatric cardiology at Columbia University, before completing a sub-specialty fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.
- In 2015, Al-Fayyad earned a master’s degree in medical administration from the University of Southern California.
- Before joining KFSHRC in 2017, Al-Fayyad served as an advisor to the Director of the Vision Realization Office at the Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.
- Under Al-Fayyad's leadership, KFSHRC has become a center of clinical excellence, research, and education.
- The hospital has been ranked #1 in the Middle East and North Africa and #15 globally among academic medical centers by Brand Finance.
- It was also recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Middle East and named one of the World’s Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek magazine in 2025.
- Al-Fayyad's contributions extend beyond KFSHRC, as he has played important roles in national healthcare committees and initiatives.
- His efforts have earned him recognition for contributions to healthcare research, administration, and policy formulation.
- Recently, he was appointed as an advisor to the Saudi Royal Court, further highlighting his influence and recognition in the national healthcare landscape.
- Al-Fayyad is pivotal in advancing the quality, research capabilities, and strategic transformation of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector, particularly through his work at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre.
- His contributions to healthcare extend to various medical fields, including, but not limited to, chronic kidney disease, COPD, type 2 diabetes, cancer, respiratory conditions, digestive health, eye health, hearing, health and wellness, fitness and exercise, Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune disorders, mental health, nutrition, multiple sclerosis, migraine, cardiovascular health, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, neurological disorders, breast cancer, and skin conditions.
- Al-Fayyad's work has significantly impacted the overall health and well-being of the Saudi population by addressing a wide range of medical conditions and promoting a holistic approach to healthcare.
- His dedication to healthcare research, administration, and policy formulation sets a remarkable example for young healthcare leaders in Saudi Arabia and globally, inspiring them to strive for excellence in their respective fields.
