The 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia: A Catalyst for Global Health Innovation and Emergency Preparedness.
Editorial Material
Al Mulhim, Mobarak A, Eissa, Fadi, Voskanyan, Amalia et al. (2025). The 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia: A Catalyst for Global Health Innovation and Emergency Preparedness.
. 17(8), e90651. 10.7759/cureus.90651
Al Mulhim, Mobarak A, Eissa, Fadi, Voskanyan, Amalia et al. (2025). The 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia: A Catalyst for Global Health Innovation and Emergency Preparedness.
. 17(8), e90651. 10.7759/cureus.90651
The 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia offers a unique chance to advance global health and emergency preparedness for mass gatherings. Leveraging Vision 2030's healthcare reforms, digital advancements (blockchain electronic health records, artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostics, telemedicine), and lessons from the 2024 Hajj's heat challenges, Saudi Arabia aims to redefine medical readiness. This editorial advocates for innovative, equitable, and collaborative emergency medicine, integrating digital health, robust heat monitoring, and fair access to care. By pioneering MediTech innovations such as AI surveillance and autonomous medical delivery, the Kingdom can establish a new global standard for a health-first approach to mega-events.
