At the 8th Medical
Tourism Conference under Royal Patronage
AMMAN - Deputizing for His
Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, Minister of Health Prof. Feras Hawari
has inaugurated the Eighth Medical Tourism Conference, that was organized by
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD) in cooperation with the Pioneers
Road Company, in the presence of a large number of participants including
experts and specialists in medicine and medical tourism.
In his remarks, HE Dr. Talal
Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG.GD founder and chairman, emphasized the importance of
leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop the healthcare sector,
pointing out that technology stands as the cornerstone for the future of
medicine worldwide.
He further stressed the need
to promote Jordan as a top leading destination for medical tourism both
regionally and globally, highlighting the importance of the Dead Sea as one of
the world’s most prominent sites for medical tourism due to its unique natural
and therapeutic characteristics. He also urged the concerned authorities to
issue a national guide detailing the medical services available throughout the
Kingdom.
For his part, Prof. Hawari
stated that the royal patronage of the conference underscores His Majesty’s
keenness in strengthening Jordan’s position and role in medical tourism.
He noted that the government is actively working on adopting the National
Medical Tourism Strategy (2025–2027) as part of its efforts to develop this
vital sector.
Meanwhile, Minister of Tourism
and Antiquities, HE Ms. Lina Annab, has also said that Jordan is witnessing a
diversification in tourism trends, affirming that medical tourism is a
cornerstone of the Kingdom’s rich historical heritage. She further noted that
Jordan’s medical tourism is based on an integrated combination of natural
resources, healthcare services, and a healthy lifestyle.
Additionally, Pioneers Road CEO, Mr. Ayman Arikat,
stated that Jordan’s tourism sector is distinguished by unique advantages,
which include mineral waters and therapeutic mud, in addition to advanced
medical infrastructure and highly qualified healthcare professionals.
It is worth mentioning that the two-day Conference featured
specialized workshops aimed at formulating recommendations to enhance Jordan’s
standing as a regional and global hub for medical tourism.