King Abdulaziz University, represented by the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fakeeh Care Group to integrate computational solutions into advanced clinical practice. The collaboration aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and supports national efforts to advance innovation in the healthcare sector. The agreement was signed on Sunday, 15 February 2026, at the University President’s Office.
The MoU was signed in the presence of KAU President, Dr. Tareef bin Youssef Alaama, and the President of Fakeeh Care Group, Dr. Mazen Suleiman Fakeeh. Representing KAU in the signing ceremony was the Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Prof. Eyad bin Adnan Kateb, while Fakeeh Care Group was represented by its Vice President for Research and Innovation, Prof. Mazen bin Mahmoud Hassanein.
Through this partnership, both parties aim to exchange specialized expertise and develop national talent within an innovative educational and research environment. The agreement seeks to bridge academic outcomes with practical application, support joint scientific research in applied medical and administrative fields, and foster an integrated entrepreneurial ecosystem that enables researchers and students to transform their innovations into viable ventures supported by business accelerators. This initiative contributes to building a sustainable knowledge-based economy within the health-tech sector.
The MoU also includes facilitating reciprocal field visits for faculty members and students to exchange research insights, sharing research data for academic purposes, and focusing on the development of advanced AI-powered software solutions. Furthermore, the agreement stipulates joint supervision between University academics and Fakeeh Care Group experts on master’s and doctoral theses in relevant disciplines.
At the implementation level, both parties intend to launch initiatives that include specialized training workshops and lectures, student training programs within the Group’s hospitals and research laboratories, and the development of digital tools and technological models aimed at enhancing clinical decision-making processes and optimizing healthcare resource management. The partnership will also provide support for emerging startups serving the health-tech sector.
