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Stefano Carboni CEO for Saudi Museums Commission

Dr. Stefano Carboni
Dr. Stefano Carboni
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Stefano Carboni CEO for Saudi Museums Commission

Dr. Stefano Carboni
Dr. Stefano Carboni

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud has appointed Dr. Stefano Carboni as the new CEO of the Museums Commission.

Carboni has managed museums and art galleries around the world, working at The Metropolitan Museum of Art between 1992 and 2008, and has received a number of prestigious awards.

He has a Ph.D. in Arabic language and Islamic art from the School of Oriental and African Studies, SOAS University of London.

As the Museum Commission’s chief executive officer, Carboni will be responsible for formulating a strategy for the sector, promoting funding and investment, and adopting professional training programs.

His responsibilities also include the design of relevant educational programs offering scholarships for talented people.

The Museums Commission is one of 11 new cultural authorities being launched by the Culture Ministry to manage the Saudi cultural sector.

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KFSHRC's Organ Transplant Center of Excellence Wins Innovation Award

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KFSHRC's Organ Transplant Center of Excellence Wins Innovation Award

KFSHRC's Organ Transplant Center of Excellence Wins Innovation Award

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) Organ Transplant Center of Excellence (OTCoE) has received the Innovation Award in the Regional Institute Category at the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) 2025, in recognition of its pioneering contributions to transplant innovation and regional impact on patient care. Consultant of Transplant, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic Surgery Dr. Yasser Al Nemary accepted the award on behalf of OTCoE during the ADGHW ceremony held at the ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi.
Since 2011, OTCoE has performed more than 6,600 organ transplants, including kidney, liver, lung, and pancreas procedures, reaching a record high with 1,096 organ transplants. It has also achieved several surgical firsts, including the world's first fully robotic liver transplant and the region's first robotic pancreas transplant performed on a type 1 diabetes patient, SPA reported.
With over 5,000 kidney transplants completed and 500 successful paired kidney exchanges under its pioneering Kidney Paired Donation Program, OTCoE is a regional and global reference for multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered innovation.
"This award affirms our drive to transform organ transplant through innovation and precision, powered by a team relentlessly committed to advancing patient care," said OTCoE Executive Director Dr. Dieter Broering.
The ADGHW Innovation Awards celebrate transformative achievements in healthcare, spotlighting institutions that improve patient outcomes, expand access, and drive progress through innovation.
For the third consecutive year, KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 15th globally in the list of the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centers. According to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings, it is recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East. Additionally, it was included in Newsweek magazine's World's Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025.