Improving health, education and social welfare has been a major focus of the Saudi Government. Since 1980, more than 300 hospitals have been established by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defence & Aviation and The National Guard, as well as by private institutions and clinics.

Arabia Electric, a Juffali-Siemens joint venture, is a major supplier of medical equipment and related maintenance services. The equipment ranges from X-ray, ultrasound and dental units, to highly sophisticated systems for Computer Tomography (CT), as well as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). They also provide patient monitoring equipment, as well as Siemens’ Lithotripter system, which breaks up kidney stones without the need for surgery.