The aim of Vision 2030 is to increase private sector involvement in healthcare from 40 % to 65 %, expand hospital bed capacity to match OECD standards and recruit 175,000 healthcare professionals by the end of the decade. The programme focuses on digital health, integrated care and sustainable models of delivery – meaning procurement is at the centre of reform.

“ The culture is different,” she notes.“ Saudi’ s hierarchy means decisions are swift and clear which is a sharp contrast to the UK’ s often slower, consensus-driven process.”

There are also more operational challenges:“ 47C heat, sandstorms and a reliance on imports for healthcare supply chains. You have to adapt rapidly and tailor your advice to that context.”

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