The 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia: A Catalyst for Global Health Innovation and Emergency Preparedness

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), an...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 17; no. 8
Main Authors Al Mulhim, Mobarak A, Eissa, Fadi, Voskanyan, Amalia, Hertelendy, Attila, Ciottone, Gregory
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palo Alto Springer Nature B.V 21.08.2025
Cureus
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Artificial intelligence
Emergency medical care
Emergency Medicine
Innovations
Sports Medicine
Telemedicine
Saudi Arabia
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Summary: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.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.90651