Ahmed Al-Badr the Saudi Businessman

The business sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation, bolstering the nation’s position as a major commercial hub in the Middle East, thanks to the efforts of both male and female entrepreneurs.

Ahmed Al-Badr, a notable Saudi businessman, has significantly influenced the medical industry in the Kingdom. He has been the co-founder and CEO of the “Sihatak” platform since 2015, and his contributions have made him a prominent figure in the industry.

“Sihatak” is a Cutting-Edge Platform

According to Saudi media, the “Sihatak” platform outperformed over 30 businesses to take the top spot on the list of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s top startups in 2017.

Ahmed Al-Badr underlined that “Sihatak” sets itself apart by facilitating communication between patients and their insurance provider, enabling them to determine if the healthcare provider of their choice is covered. Through the app and ongoing communication with the physician, it also keeps track of the course of treatment, including patient exams, medication reminders, and doctor visits. Healthcare professionals and patients can also assess one another.

According to Al-Badr, “Sihatak” mainly caters to healthcare facilities and hospitals, providing services like cloud-based hospital systems and revenue cycle management (RCM). Analysis of trends in this industry, like online insurance eligibility services, can also be done with big data. The “Sihatak” team concentrates on small clinics to reach as many patients as possible, especially when it comes to routine issues. To establish operations, the team targets particular hospitals and then launches advertising campaigns to promote them. This is the basis of their marketing strategy.

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A Busy Career

Ahmed Al-Badr graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia in 1998 and a Master’s degree in Major Programme Management from Oxford University in the United Kingdom in 2012.

Al-Badr held the positions of Chief Strategy Officer at the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) from 2009 to 2012 and Director of Corporate Strategy and Performance at MASIC in Riyadh from 2012 to 2014. He was Director of Customer Service at Waseel from 2003 to 2007, Director of Operations and Investor Services at the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) from 2007 to 2009, and Director of Services at Unilever from 1998 to 2001.

Moreover, Al-Badr has been Chairman of Clarke Capital Partners in the Middle East and North Africa since March 2015 and has been an advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning since August 2018. He has also served as an advisor to several medical facilities in the Kingdom, ultimately rising to the position of the nation’s first gynaecological consultant. Through his significant role in the hospitals where he has worked, he has helped to improve the efficacy of the medical sector.

Throughout his remarkable career, the Saudi businessman has received multiple honours in the domains of medicine, treatment, healthcare services, and influential business. Through excellence in various fields, Ahmed Al-Badr and other businessmen and businesswomen in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have helped to support the realisation of Vision 2030 and propel economic growth towards new heights. This makes Saudi Arabia one of the world’s most economically diverse nations.

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