The three-day event welcomed over 50 experts in biohacking, integrative medicine, and performance wellness, offering insights into cutting-edge approaches for longevity and peak human performance.

The summit aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Program and the Quality of Life Program, reflecting the nation’s commitment to holistic wellbeing.

Participants explored how medtech and biotech innovations are creating new opportunities for individuals and businesses alike, enhancing both local and international health initiatives.

Keynote speakers, including Gary Brecka, founder of “The Ultimate Human” podcast, praised the Kingdom’s dedication to health optimization.

He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s commitment to enabling people not just to heal, but to thrive, emphasizing longevity and bio-optimization as central themes of the summit.

Zenos Health, founded in 2024 by brothers Mazen and Marwan Karnaby, shared their mission to challenge conventional approaches to aging and empower individuals to take control of their health.

Their personal journey, sparked by Mazen’s melanoma diagnosis, inspired a vision of science-backed wellness solutions that prioritize balance, vitality, and mindful living.

The summit featured booths from local and international vendors, offering insights, products, and wellness solutions.

Saudi entrepreneurs, including Marriam Mossalli, co-founder of Powder Beauty, highlighted the value of combining traditional knowledge with modern wellness practices, creating opportunities to share Saudi heritage globally.

Prominent experts such as Dr. Mark Hyman of the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Walid Fitaihi, Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Amy Shah, and Ben Azadi contributed to panels on integrative medicine, nutrition, and metabolic health.

Their presentations emphasized preventive and personalized approaches to wellness, reflecting a global movement toward holistic health.

Nutrition and women’s wellness specialists Cynthia Thurlow and Courtney Swan highlighted the role of food, lifestyle, and daily habits in sustaining long-term vitality.

Their sessions showcased how small, science-backed changes can dramatically improve health outcomes and quality of life.

The Zenos Health Summit successfully positioned Saudi Arabia as a hub for health innovation, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

By combining local traditions with global expertise, the event demonstrated the Kingdom’s leadership in wellness, longevity, and integrative medicine.

Participants left the summit inspired by the opportunities to advance personal and public health, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in shaping the future of global wellness.

The specialized unit, designed to deliver life-saving stroke treatment directly at the site of emergencies, is being deployed for the first time during Hajj 2025. Dr. Abdullah Al-Harthi, executive director of Ajyad Hospital and emergency medicine consultant, described the initiative as a “revolutionary step in stroke care.”

“The mobile unit eliminates the need to transport patients to a hospital,” Dr. Al-Harthi told local media. “It allows rapid access to difficult areas and immediate intervention, improving survival rates and patient recovery.”

Equipped with a CT scanner, intravenous contrast system, clot-dissolving drugs, and high-speed internet with a 360-degree live camera, the unit allows real-time monitoring by consultants located remotely, ensuring swift diagnosis and treatment. Each unit operates with a highly trained team consisting of a neurologist, cardiologist, respiratory therapist, radiologist, emergency nurse, and paramedic.

A collaboration between Health Holding Co., the Makkah Health Cluster, and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, the initiative was rolled out under the supervision of the Ministry of Health. Dr. Al-Harthi confirmed that the unit treats one patient at a time, typically completing diagnosis and treatment within 15 minutes.

One notable case involved a 60-year-old pilgrim from Uganda who collapsed inside the Grand Mosque. Displaying symptoms of a stroke — including slurred speech and paralysis — he was rushed to the mobile unit, where he underwent immediate scanning and clot-dissolving therapy. His condition stabilized within minutes, and he was later transferred to King Abdulaziz Hospital for follow-up care. Within 48 hours, the patient showed significant improvement and expressed a desire to continue his pilgrimage.

“This case underscores the critical value of early stroke intervention in protecting brain function,” Dr. Al-Harthi said, lauding the coordination among government agencies that made the initiative a reality.

The mobile unit was most recently deployed to Jabal Al-Rahma Hospital, as part of a broader strategy to deliver top-tier medical services across key Hajj locations, enabling pilgrims to complete their spiritual journey in safety and dignity.

Every year, Saudi Arabia mobilizes approximately 50,000 healthcare and support professionals who work around the clock to serve millions of pilgrims visiting the holy sites.