Magrabi Health places three Saudi facilities among Newsweek’s top 175 ophthalmology centres for 2027
The recognised facilities are Magrabi Health Eye in North Jeddah, Eye and Dental in Makkah, and Magrabi Health Eye and Ear on Madina Road in Jeddah.
SAUDI ARABIA— Magrabi Health has secured international recognition for three of its facilities in Saudi Arabia, which ranked among the world’s top 175 ophthalmology hospitals and clinics in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals & Clinics for Medical Tourism 2027, developed in partnership with Statista.
The recognised facilities are Magrabi Health Eye in North Jeddah, Eye and Dental in Makkah, and Magrabi Health Eye and Ear on Madina Road in Jeddah.
Their inclusion highlights the growing international profile of Saudi Arabia’s specialised eye care services and the country’s ambitions to attract more international patients.
The recognition reflects Magrabi Health’s investment in specialised medical services, modern technologies and service quality.
The group is also working to improve operational efficiency and strengthen its capacity to serve patients seeking specialised treatment across borders.
Commenting on the ranking, Magrabi Health CEO Mutasim Alireza described the recognition as an achievement for the organisation and its employees.
He attributed the results to the group’s commitment to delivering specialised healthcare and medical tourism services in line with international standards.
Alireza also credited the medical and support teams for maintaining care standards and strengthening the group’s international standing.
He noted that Magrabi Health continues to advance specialised healthcare and medical tourism services in Saudi Arabia.
How the medical tourism ranking assesses facilities
The Newsweek and Statista ranking evaluates hospitals and clinics based on five areas: recommendations from healthcare professionals and medical tourism facilitators, international accreditations and certifications, patient experience and public trust, patient support services, and results from the Statista Medical Tourism Facility Survey.
The assessment covers healthcare facilities in 13 destinations, including Saudi Arabia, across six specialties: bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiac care and surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
It also incorporates a Global Recognition Score derived from Newsweek and Statista’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 and World’s Best Specialised Hospitals 2027 rankings.
This measure considers the international standing of healthcare facilities and their performance in specialised medical services.
Patient experience forms another important part of the evaluation.
The organisers review feedback on platforms such as WhatClinic, MedicalTourism.review and Bookimed, alongside coverage and engagement across news websites, blogs and social media.
These sources help assess patient sentiment, online reputation and public engagement.
The ranking also considers services that support international patients, including remote consultations, post-treatment follow-up, continuity of care, travel and accommodation arrangements, language assistance and transparent pricing.
Saudi Arabia strengthens its medical tourism ambitions
Magrabi Health operates across ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat (ENT) care, and dentistry, with additional aesthetic services through Mayam Aesthetics.
Its strategy includes continued investment in medical expertise, innovation and advanced technologies, alongside efforts to simplify the administrative and logistical processes involved in accessing treatment.
The group’s recognition comes as Saudi Arabia advances healthcare reforms under Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program.
These initiatives seek to improve service quality, expand access to care and strengthen the patient experience.
For healthcare providers, international rankings and accreditation increasingly influence visibility among patients seeking treatment abroad.
Recognition can also support efforts to attract international patients, encourage investment in specialised services and strengthen competition among regional medical tourism destinations.
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