AMMAN - Deputizing
for His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, Minister of Health Prof. Feras
Hawari inaugurated the Eighth Medical Tourism Conference, organized by Talal
Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD) in cooperation with the Pioneers Road
Company. The event was held in the presence of elite of experts and specialists
in the fields of 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.
Dr.
Abu-Ghazaleh 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 attributed
to its unique natural and therapeutic characteristics. He also urged the
concerned parties to issue a national guide for medical services available
throughout the Kingdom.
For his part, Prof.
Hawari stated that the royal patronage of the conference underscores His
Majesty King Abdullah II’s keenness on strengthening Jordan’s position and role
in the 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, 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.