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Why Saudi Arabia’s new destinations are putting healthcare at the center

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia develops new cities, tourism destinations and mixed-use communities under Vision 2030, industry leaders are increasingly viewing healthcare as a factor that shapes where people choose to live, work and visit. The shift comes as the Kingdom expands investment in healthcare, with the sector’s contribution to GDP projected to rise from SR199 billion ($53 billion) in 2020 to SR318 billion by 2030, while private-sector participation is expected to reach SR145 billion. "Healthc