The Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs and the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority “Monsha’at” signed a cooperation agreement to launch the National Sandbox for Artificial Intelligence in the Health Sector, on the sidelines of Biban 2025, which Monsha’at organizes at Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center under the theme A Global Destination for Opportunities.

The two sides were represented at the signing by His Excellency the Chief Executive Officer of Health Affairs, Doctor Bandar bin Abdulmohsen Al Knawy, and the Governor of Monsha’at, Sami bin Ibrahim Al Hussaini.

The agreement aims to establish a joint framework for launching the National Sandbox for Artificial Intelligence in the Health Sector initiative, a quality national initiative of strategic dimension hosted by the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs in integration with Monsha’at. It seeks to create an enabling and secure environment, supported by data, medical expertise, and training programs, for developing, testing, and applying artificial intelligence solutions in the health sector, contributing to accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies and supporting digital transformation in medical services.

The initiative aims to enable entrepreneurs and innovators to enter the market through clear pathways, alongside developing local content in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence and strengthening investment in smart health solutions that raise service efficiency and improve the patient experience.